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Would you like to support the creation of competency tools and resources for nonprofit organizations across Canada? The HR Council for the Nonprofit Sector (HR Council) has taken on a project to build the HR management capacity of small nonprofits by providing a rational framework for the common skills, knowledge and attributes required to carry out core functions.  

We are inviting 10 to 15 organizations representing different subsectors to participate in a dialogue and review of a new resource that includes an organizational assessment tool and action plan.    read more »

ONN participated in a CRA-funded project to help small and rural charities with annual reporting to the Government of Canada. The Charities File: On Board has conducted more than 50 training sessions, 6 of which were hosted by ONN, and through the project we have assembled an array of helpful resources. One recently published resources is a fact sheet entitled "Did You Know" and can be read here: http://thecharitiesfile.ca/sites/thecharitiesfile.ca/files/Did%20You%20Know%20Bulletin_0.pdf

ONN is delighted to have a new member, Margaret Hancock, from Family Services Toronto, join its Steering Committee!  ONN relies on the amazing contributions of its committee to make its work in the sector even more effective.  We are so grateful to have such a wonderful team.  Welcome Margaret!

Written by John Emmeus Davis, this 48-page guide from 2002 outlines how to create the right conditions and assess the potential for collaboration, then plan, implement, and evaluate the merger process.

Check it out at: http://nw.org/network/pubs/studies/documents/makingOfNonprofitMerger.pdf

The ONN is pleased to welcom Sashy Keshan, the ED of Reena, to its advisory council.

In partnership with the ONN, Peter Elson has produced another report regarding different policy dimensions related to social enterprises in Ontario and Quebec.  His report provides a summary of the consultation papers between the government and nonprofit sector in each province, as well as the response from the non profit sector to the proposed legislation.  Check him out at: http://research.mtroyal.ca/research.php?action=view&type=researchers&rid=1604

For more information or to register, visit: www.cra-arc.gc.ca.

Read up on Bill C-304, an enhanced version of the Secure, Adequate, Accessible, and Affordable Housing Act and show your support by signing Libby Davies' petition.

http://www.cpaont.org/news/support-national-housing-strategy

Download at: www.metcalffoundation.com

Deadline for Communities in Action is March 1st, 2010

Seminar includes presentations by number of lawyers and Cathy Hawara, Acting Director General of the Charities Directorate from the Canada Revenue Agency

Details and registration available at: http://www.carters.ca/pub/seminar/chrchlaw/ott/10/brochure.htm