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Joined June 2022
The vision of the @cdnwomenfdn’s Northern Strategy is to back community-driven, Indigenous-led programs in the North that are connected to the culture and the land. @DefinityFdn’s recent investment will help us get there. Our Northern Strategy: bit.ly/3uyVYDV
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President & CEO of @DefinityFdn speaks to their groundbreaking investment in the @cdnwomenfdn’s Northern Strategy, bolstering access to essential and transformative resources for women, girls, Two Spirit, trans, and non-binary people in the North: bit.ly/49gzgD4
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We are at a tipping point. Things need to change by 2026. ✅ Demand for services is sharply increasing. ✅ Nonprofit financial situations are on a downward spiral. ✅ The HR crisis continues. Access our technical report for data highlights: theonn.ca/publication/2023-s…
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📢 The results from our fourth annual sector-wide survey are in! Nearly 1,400 nonprofits, charities and grassroots organizations across Ontario responded. 🧵 theonn.ca/topics/advocacy/no…
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The climate emergency is a public health crisis: We need a strong health-centred approach in the federal government’s efforts to mitigate and adapt to global heating. Editorial by Dr.@Melissa_Lem from CAPE & @HBoydrn from @CANE_ACIIE in @TheHillTimes : hilltimes.com/story/2023/10/…
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Come work with us! *Opportunity limited to Indigenous peoples* The Health Impacts of Fossil Fuel Extraction Campaign Manager will work to implement a project focused on the health and social justice impacts of fossil fuel extraction. Apply by Sept. 28! loom.ly/bj7QrpE
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Do you have an idea (big or small) for your community, but don’t have the funding to make it happen? Learn how to submit an Inspiration Proposal and get started! arcticinspirationprize.ca/yo…
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Launching the Arctic Inspiration Youth Prize! The Arctic Inspiration Youth Prize funds and supports youth who bring positive change to the North. The Youth Prize awards up to $700,000 each year, with seven different youth teams able to win up to $100,000 each.
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🌟 Exciting news!🌟 Registration for our upcoming regional events is now open. We're headed to Thunder Bay + Prince Edward County & Hastings + Waterloo Region. Join us to connect with local nonprofits, share insights and build new partnerships! theonn.ca/event/
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🌱 Want sustainable funding and growth for your nonprofit? Wondering why social finance matters and where to begin? Get the answers and kickstart your journey with our new resource-packed webpage! theonn.ca/topics/policy-prio…
Curious about the Social Finance Fund? Check out this Q&A guide we put together about the fund to help nonprofits explore the world of social finance with confidence! mcusercontent.com/cf59c73065…
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Discover the latest research on equity, diversity, and inclusion within the #nonprofit sector in our new podcast episode. Learn more from @amanmelles about how nonprofit leaders can drive positive change. Listen now: buff.ly/44wQycD
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We've been eagerly awaiting this moment, and now we're thrilled to finally share @DefinityFdn’s inaugural annual report! 🎉
The Definity Foundation is excited to share our inaugural Annual Report! We entered the philanthropic space at such a pivotal moment, when economic disasters and worldwide protests against racism brought intensified inequities to light. Visit definityfoundation.org for more.
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Thanks @Phil_journal for sharing lessons learned from WES Mariam Assefa Fund’s grantmaking pilot with @Tamarack_Inst. WES' Marina Nuri shares recommended actions for other funders seeking more participatory approaches. xitter.cf/Phil_journal/status/16…
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🌟Welcome to Day 2 of #SFF2023! Get ready to dive into Indigenous finance, gender-lens investing, corporate impact investing, as well as how to re-imagine access to capital. A special thank you to our presenting partner, @ONTrillium , for their invaluable support! #ImpInv – at Ottawa, Ontario
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Blown away by the courageous conversation that just took place at the social finance forum Social Venture Connexion (SVX) Future of Good on reimagining power with a panel including Kat Cadungog from Foundation for Environmental Stewardship - FES lnkd.in/ge7Wj-mk
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Great opportunity for social purpose organizations! Our friends @FutureofGood are hosting the @SocialFinance Forum June 15-16! Online sessions on climate, housing, & Indigenous finance, gender-lens investing, financing impact ventures + more. socialfinanceforum2023.futur…
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📢 LAUNCHED: New nonprofit sector survey. 📢 Our data is powerful! It holds vital information on the invaluable work we do all across Ontario. In our numbers lies a story that can be used to advocate for the public good. Share your story with us: research.net/r/ONNSocials.
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Recent conversations about food security are beginning to look at issues of injustice, poverty and systemic inequality. What role does philanthropy play in shifting these narratives from food to equity? Join the dialogue on June 7. RSVP: bit.ly/426M0bD
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Hey there! We're the Raven Indigenous Impact Foundation #RIIF We're a charity established to develop, deploy, and evaluate outcomes finance tools that empower Indigenous communities to address complex community level issues. Check us out & say hi👋🏽 riif.ca
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An @ONTrillium reunion at CEO conference with @PhilanthropyCDA - public, private and corporate foundations sharing emerging trends and innovations for impact. – at Banff, Alberta
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