Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador Annual General Meeting May 10, 2012 CEO Report Penelope M. Rowe 1 Connecting … people, organizations, communities Our vision is a prosperous and inclusive society that supports individuals, families and communities throughout the province Our mission is to encourage citizen engagement, to promote the integration of social and economic development and to influence public policies 2 We value voluntarism, innovation, collaboration, social enterprise, knowledge building and foresight We believe the community sector is fundamental to sustainable communities. 3 Why we do what we do …the outcomes we aspire to … the impact we want Organizations work more collaboratively Community leadership is enhanced Community sector has greater profile Volunteers better connected Youth are more involved engaged Organizations better governed and managed Charities more knowledgeable about compliance People are on the journey out of poverty Innovation and change are embraced Communities are stronger Citizens are engaged 4 What we do Connect Learn We act as a provincial resource centre Grow Impact ! We provide an array of services We network We identify gaps and respond to need We incubate ideas We ferret out financial support We build capacity CSC’s foundational role is often hidden, unspoken, unseen, unrecognized or acknowledged 5 How we do it • Promote and strengthen the community sector • Support volunteers and regional voluntary resources • Develop skills, leadership and organizational capacity • Plan and deliver innovative programs • Research, plan and help shape policy • Share information and online resources • Help people on their journey out of poverty • Link with other provincial and national groups … facilitate change … 6 Promoting the Community Sector Community Sector Working Committee Formed to help CSC meet its mandate to build capacity and support the community sector and to help influence public policies. Primary Objectives • To assist build linkages with the breadth of the community sector in NL • To expand collaborative efforts • To share research and knowledge • To encourage discussion about innovative approaches for the sector • To mobilize a stronger voice for the voluntary, non profit community sector • To influence public policy and programs • To strengthen connections among groups within the sector across the province, and provide insight and support to establish a province-wide network of community sector organizations. 7 Supporting volunteerism and Building local networks to encourage collaboration regional voluntary resources amongst voluntary and nonprofit groups and communities Cabot Loop, Bonavista Peninsula • Office with Coaker Foundation Port Union, relocated to Bonavista, Directory of Community Groups published and online • Volunteer Week Celebrations (200+) • Skills Inventory Program • Learning sessions Burin Peninsula • Office in College of the North Atlantic Burin Campus • Directory of Community Organizations published and online • Regional Volunteer Appreciation event in Burin (200+) • Meetings held with groups around the peninsula • Supported the development of emergency measures plans 8 Planning and Delivering Innovative Programs Social Return on Investment (SROI) • Pilot project in partnership with ACOA and Provincial Government Programs • Expert consultants: new economics foundation (nef) UK • 12 groups and 1 government department participating • In-person training events • Ongoing support for participant organizations and liaison with consultants • Learning sessions for government employees 9 Planning and Delivering Innovative Programs MONEY – Financial Literacy To broaden the array and delivery of personal financial management information and services in NL. TD Financial Literacy Grant, administered by SEDI – Partnered with Credit and Debt Solutions – Advisory representatives from 12 organizations – Research to gather best practices and scope existing services – Financial Literacy Training Resource Manual developed offered training to 28 individuals – Call in phone line piloted – Prepared proposal with Credit and Debt Solutions for phone line on continuing basis 10 Skills and Leadership Development CSC offers public learning opportunities and organizational consultations throughout the province in person and through webinar Over 800 people benefited from •Cheque it out – internal controls learning opportunities . Board - Staff Relations • Shape Up or Ship Out, • Effective Governance • Community Relations • Getting Your Message Out • Shaping Your Future Through Volunteering • Volunteer Management Series • Ten Practices for Managing Charitable Status • Training and Resources to Complete the T3010A • Risk and Liability in the Community-based Sector 11 Skills and Leadership Development Assisting organizations with CRA Compliance with filling out Annual Returns and Compliant Fundraising Practices Atlantic Charities Learning Exchange • English and Francophone partners • Database of charitable organizations maintained • Boot camps – Nova Scotia and Newfoundland • New learning modules developed – online, in-person training sessions, webinars, roundtables • Resources on line for continuing use Charities on Board (with Carleton University) • provided technical support for national project • Maintain a national database – 80,000 charity contacts, 40,000 email addresses • Promoted events across the country 12 Planning and Delivering Innovative Programs Student Work And Service Program (SWASP) Community Service Component 2011 Placement year 2011 Total Student Placements 489 Organizations 454 Communities 208 13 Planning and Delivering Innovative Programs CSC is member of the Canadian Nonprofit Innovators Network Steering Committee producing stories about the innovative practices of nonprofit organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador • 20 organizations have been profiled • 2 webinars and teleconferences • 55 individuals from 34 organizations in 27 communities (10 communities outside NL) • CSC represented at the inaugural CNPI Innovation Camp • CSC hosted a discussion on youth engagement 14 Planning and Delivering Innovative Programs Take It Without a Grain of Salt – Award of Excellence from Hypertension Canada – 20 organizations engaged – 10,000 copies of brochures printed – 8,500 distributed across province: • 4,500 (Sodium and You) • 4,000 (Sodium and Children) 15 Fostering Volunteerism and Regional Voluntary Resources Annual Volunteerism Luncheon Annual National Volunteer Week Events • Province-wide promotion and publicity • Volunteer Expo and Fair • Honourary Chair 2011 - Mary Walsh • Honourary Chair 2012 – Ron Ellsworth • Regional receptions: • Port Union, Burin, Gander and St. John’s 16 Supporting Volunteerism and Regional Voluntary Resources 45 organizations received grants to host volunteer recognition events 1. AIDS Committee of Western NL 29. Town of Colliers 2. Beagle Paws 30. Town of Conception Bay South 3. Brookfield Bonnews Health Centre 31. Town of English Harbour East 4. Burgeo Academy Snack Program 32. Town of Heart's Content 5. Burin Placentia West Alternative Measures Program 33. Town of Jackson's Arm 6. Canadian Cancer Society - Labrador Regional Office 34. Town of Leading Tickles 7. Clarenville Area Recreation Association 35. Town of Massey Drive 8. Community Education Network 36. Town of Middle Arm 9. Community Youth Network - Isles of Notre Dame 37. Town of Milltown/Head of Bay D'Espoir 10. Eastport Peninsula Recreation and Wellness 38. Town of Parker's Cove 11. French Shore Historical Society 39. Town of Pilley's Island 12. Labrador Straits Regional Recreation 40. Town of Reidville 13. L'Anse au Loup Women's Institute 41. Town of Rose Blanche-Harbour Le Cou 14. Menihek Nordic Ski Club 42. Town of South Brook 15. Miawpukek First Nation 43. Town of St. Anthony 16. Newfoundland Aboriginal Women's Network 44. Town of Sunnyside 17. Newfoundland Motorsport Club 45. Volunteer Appreciation Committee (Host-Town of Peterview) 18. Open Door - CYN/ Gander Boys and Girls Club 19. Resource Centre for the Arts 20. Southern Avalon Development Association 21. Sprucewood Academy (K-6) 22. St. Barbe Development Association 23. St. Lawrence Community Youth Network 24. Summerside 4-H Rockets 25. Terrenceville Lions Club 26. Town Councils of Woody Point and Glenburnie-Birchy Head- Shoal Brook 27. Town of Branch 28. Town of Carbonear 17 Information sharing and use of technology communitysector.nl.ca • Approx 18,600 visits per month – 11,600 unique visitors to website • Directory of websites - 1800 to date • Community Bulletin Board postings – interactive Biweekly e-newsletter – distributed to 4,500 Webinars Twitter @CSCNL Facebook: www.facebook.com/cscnl Podcasts / You Tube submissions 18 Reducing Poverty • Citizens Voice Network • Network for Vibrant Neighbourhoods – Engaged in 16 low income neighbourhoods & 1 seniors complex • Community Wide Community Kitchen – 72 families participated – 4700 meals prepared • Enhancing and Supporting Youth Education, YES! Program • High quality, affordable childcare – 30 parents and advocates shared their voices around child care • CapaCITIESTM Building community leaders • Canada Learning Bonds awareness campaign • Butterfly Effect Newsletter • Fundraising concert • Stanley Cup Scotia McLeod Event 19 Reducing Poverty PUBLIC ACCESS • Providing information about income security programs and benefits • Interpreting government manuals on income support and social support programs 170 requests from first time callers in 2011