Happy August, from the Vantage Point team

Dear Community Leader,

How are you? Are you back in the office or still social distancing at home like our team here at Vantage Point? We are eager to see everyone again, but in the meantime have launched a small Safety Task Force of staff, board, and Knowledge Philanthropists to develop a safety plan. Once they have identified the safest way for us to get back to in-person activities we will be setting that in motion.

However, we remain as busy as ever with new virtual programs rolling out, fresh sector development projects on the go, and virtual learning taking place even for our staff!

One exciting project is called Safety First. Partnering with the City of Vancouver, Vantage Point is working with a group of independent seniors' centers to navigate bureaucracies like the those specified by Health Authority and Worksafe BC. The goal is to create some relevant, tailored tools to help board, staff, volunteers, and clients feel confident to gather in-person again. We will keep you posted on when and how those tools are available.

Staff holidays are also underway. I hope you are finding time to take a break, rest up, and enjoy our gorgeous province!

Happy August,
Alison Brewin
Executive Director

From the Blog
Charities and NPOs: Impact of Business-like Activities

Second in our series featuring Manning Elliott LLP, this blog discusses what business-like activities means for not-for-profits looking to diversify their funding as a result of fewer governmental supports. It reviews the differences between the Canadian Revenue Agency's guidelines for charities versus not-for-profits, and funding must-knows for any organizational leader.
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Learning Opportunity
Human Resources: Conflict and Challenging Conversations

Does your organization promote healthy conflict? Do you hold space for difficult conversations as a leader in your not-for-profit? Conflict and Challenging Conversations is a thorough look at how to gain confidence in your ability to foster opportunities for healthy conflict.
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Circles of Support

In difficult times, the supports your not-for-profit has created will be an essential part of what carries you through to the other side. Discover information on finding and strengthening relationships with stakeholders in this resource.
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Find Support With Vantage Point Consulting

Whether it's Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Organizational Assessments, or other intensive work, we're here to support you and your organization. Find out more about what we can do to elevate your team and the great work you do.
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Upcoming Learning Opportunities in the New Year

Human Resources:
Tools for Recruiting

September 22, 2020
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$95-$115

Board Fundamentals:
Succession & Recruitment

September 24, 2020
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$95-$115

Strategic Career Management

September 29, 2020
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$95-$115

Kudos for Capacity Lab!

I thoroughly enjoyed the Capacity Lab experience and appreciated your leadership and facilitation of our group. Even pre-Covid, our organization is small and a large part of my work is done alone. It was so energizing to be in the group and learn together. As a result of the capacity lab learnings, we've set our sights moving SCS into maturity - stop hiring generalists, become more specialized, and start charting out evaluation frameworks to assess our services/programs. As well as for me to become the 'organizational lead'/ED. - Jeanette Moss, Salsbury Operations Director, Salsbury Community Society

Not-for-Profit Program/Office Space for Rent
Arbutus Shaughnessy Kerrisdale Friendship Society | September Move-In

A.S.K. Friendship Society has room available for another not-for-profit in their 3100 square foot building. This space has been deemed "non-profit only" by the City of Vancouver, and A.S.K Friendship Society rents the entire building. If you're looking for a co-operative space for your organization in Kerrisdale, reach out to Miranda Haley at developmentdirector@askcentre.ca for more information.

CASL for Non-profit Organizations
Leah Chang Learning | Ongoing | eLearning Course

Not-for-profit organizations are emailing constituents more than ever - and it's your responsibility to ensure your team knows what it means to comply with Canada's anti-spam law. This course is for not-for-profit organizations to feel more confident making the shift to 100% online fundraising and digital events. Plus, it includes tons of examples so you can ensure you're staying CASL compliant!

Sponsorship Packages: How Non-Profit Organizations Can Build Successful Partnerships
Leah Chang Learning | Ongoing | eLearning Course

How can not-for-profit organizations fund programming and events in today's new normal? This course provides creative suggestions to secure sponsors and build valuable, ongoing relationships that you can use now and into the future. "The content presented in this course [is] immensely valuable for not-for-profit organizations looking to secure sponsors. It's a great overview of the do's and don't's, and provides expert advice on how to go above and beyond." (Pilot tester)

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Learning Opportunity Human Resources: Conflict and Challenging Conversations