Vancity Community Foundation

We have some exciting news to share! Vancity Community Foundation has been named as one of Canada's Top 50 Equitable Funders by Future of Good and QuakeLab. In fact, we're ranked sixth nationally - and number one in BC! We're honoured and humbled, but know there's still much more to be done, and we're dedicated to continuing this important journey forward and #LeadWithEquity https://lnkd.in/eQ_Gt-Bi

✅Post long-weekend reminder: Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation has passed, but learning, reflection and acts of Reconciliation can happen every day. If you haven't participated in the One Day's Pay campaign, it's not too late to give to an Indigenous-led or -serving organization. Visit our blog to read about this movement: https://lnkd.in/gZReDVyT #OneDaysPay #OrangeShirtDay #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation

Today, as we reflect on the intergenerational impacts of Residential Schools on Indigenous communities and Survivors, we invite settlers and non-Indigenous Canadians to take a step towards Truth and Reconciliation by joining us in supporting the One Day's Pay campaign to mobilize funding towards Indigenous-led organizations. Visit our blog to learn more about the One Day's Pay movement, and for ideas and resources to be in solidarity with Indigenous peoples. https://lnkd.in/gZDBHkCi #OneDaysPay #OrangeShirtDay #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation

September 30th is Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We invite settlers and non-Indigenous Canadians to join us in supporting the One Day's Pay campaign to mobilize funding towards Indigenous-led organizations by giving and sharing this campaign widely. For resources and ways to take action, visit our blog. https://lnkd.in/gX3A32Hp #OneDaysPay #OrangeShirtDay #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation

Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation are coming up on Monday September 30th. In the lead up to this day, Vancity Community Foundation is reflecting on the learning and actions we have taken over the past year, as a settler-led organization committed to shifting our practices and policies to be more just and equitable. We invite you to read our most recent blog where we share more about our effort to deepen our commitment to decolonizing philanthropy. https://lnkd.in/gYpNayHq #OrangeShirtDay #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation #Philanthropy #Decolonization

Are you part of a social good organization and looking to learn more about effective government relations, advocacy and communications? Don't miss Non-Profit Power Up's final two virtual trainings this week! Tuesday September 10, 2024 Time: 9:30 - 10:30 AM Thursday September 12, 2024 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM Register for free here: https://lnkd.in/gDUeRpKg And check out the Non-Profit Power Up digital toolkit at: https://lnkd.in/gKaQnpkG #governmentrelations #advocacy #communications #training #workshop #bcpoli #britishcolumbia #nonprofit

Vancity Community Foundation and Renewable Cities are excited to bring you part two of our housing workshops - 'Crafting a Vision for Your Land'. This in-person workshop aims to support non-profit and public organizations who are considering building housing on the land they steward. Date: Tuesday September 24, 2024 Location: SFU's Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue (580 W Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C.) Interested in joining us? Please complete this expression of interest form to determine your organization's eligibility: https://lnkd.in/gjT472us #workshop #housing #development #britishcolumbia

You have the power to change your community and build a better future. If you are part of a social good organization in British Columbia, join us for a dynamic online Government Relations and Communications training session. From effective government relations to growing your advocacy, you'll learn how to engage with policymakers, elected officials, bureaucrats, and candidates, and craft compelling messages to advance your organization's mission. Our speakers from Core Firm and Emdash will share valuable insights and practical tips to help your BC non-profit reach more people, set the narrative, and move the political needle. We'll also walk you through how to use the Non-Profit Power Up Toolkit at nonprofitpowerup.ca. Register for a training session here: https://lnkd.in/gDUeRpKg Thank you to our project partners - Vancouver Foundation, United Way British Columbia, The Victoria Foundation, Food Banks BC, Emdash and Core Firm. #governmentrelations #advocacy #communications #training #nonprofit #britishcolumbia #bcpoli

With the passing of Bob Williams, Vancity Community Foundation has lost an advocate, champion, and friend. It is no exaggeration to say that Bob’s advocacy is the reason VCF exists. He was on the board of Vancity Credit Union when they decided to initiate the creation of a public foundation. His hope that it would build capacity in the social and non-profit sectors is still a guiding principle for our work. He was also instrumental in the transition of the old police headquarters at Main and Cordova to what it is today, 312 Main . Along with the Jim Green Foundation, Bob Williams helped turn a symbol of harm and discrimination into a centre for social and economic innovation. In addition to being a tireless champion for the Downtown Eastside and the role of the social sector in building stronger communities, he worked hard to strengthen the affordable community housing sector and lent his time and energy to progressive community organizing across B.C. Bob was a trailblazer and all of us at Vancity Community Foundation will miss him.

Under Pressure: 2024 State of BC’s Non-Profit Sector Report is here! The report provides consistent, high-quality data to the non-profit sector in BC, and equips funders, policy makers, and other sector stakeholders with relevant data to make informed decisions and better support the current needs of BC’s non-profit sector. It is the fourth installment in a series initiated by a partnership between Vantage Point, Vancouver Foundation, The Victoria Foundation, City of Vancouver, United Way British Columbia and Vancity Community Foundation. #2024SOTS https://lnkd.in/gKa4A_yi