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SUMMARY:THE NON-PROFIT BLUEPRINT\, Digitization and Technology for Securing Funding
DESCRIPTION:You’re doing meaningful work — but non-profits across Canada are experiencing unprecedented workforce instability driven by high turnover\, chronic staffing shortages\, reduced volunteer engagement\, rising burnout\, and increasing mental health concerns. These pressures directly impact organizational capacity\, service delivery\, and long-term sustainability. \nThis four-part series is designed to help non-profit leaders strengthen their organizations with practical\, usable strategies. Each 90-minute session focuses on a key area of resilience and growth: creative HR and hiring solutions\, donor communication for trust and retention\, using digitization and technology to secure funding\, and improving grant writing and reporting. \nMay 6\nPresenter: Doris Fiander\, AI Strategy Advisor and Speaker\, Gowest.ai and Quantum Growth AI \nRegistration: \nNon-profit organizations: $40/session plus tax \nFor more information and to register click here. \n  \n  \n 
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/the-non-profit-blueprint-digitization-and-technology-for-securing-funding/
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership,Learning & Education,Work & Employment
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SUMMARY:THE NON-PROFIT BLUEPRINT\, Grant Writing and Reporting
DESCRIPTION:You’re doing meaningful work — but non-profits across Canada are experiencing unprecedented workforce instability driven by high turnover\, chronic staffing shortages\, reduced volunteer engagement\, rising burnout\, and increasing mental health concerns. These pressures directly impact organizational capacity\, service delivery\, and long-term sustainability. \nThis four-part series is designed to help non-profit leaders strengthen their organizations with practical\, usable strategies. Each 90-minute session focuses on a key area of resilience and growth: creative HR and hiring solutions\, donor communication for trust and retention\, using digitization and technology to secure funding\, and improving grant writing and reporting. \n\nMay 20\nGrant Writing and Reporting\nPresenters: Diana Cihak\, President and Senior Grant Writer\, and Julie Yates\, Executive Assistant\, Upper Edge Consulting\, LLC \n\nRegistration: \nNon-profit organizations: $40/session plus tax \nFor more information and to register click here. \n  \n 
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/the-non-profit-blueprint-grant-writing-and-reporting/
LOCATION:Four Points by Sheraton\, 3530 Schmon Pkwy\, Thorold\, Ontario\, l2v 4y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership,Learning & Education,Work & Employment
ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@gncc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260603T090000
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SUMMARY:Fundraising Events: From ‘dreaded task’ to Purposeful Strategy’
DESCRIPTION:Join the Niagara Community Foundation for this June 3\, 2026 seminar at Heartland Forest. \nA professional development keynote on Fundraising Events with guest speaker Don “the Auctioneer” Stewart will help you to learn about what makes an event successful and what makes it fall flat. You don’t want to miss it!
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/fundraising-events-from-dreaded-task-to-purposeful-strategy/
LOCATION:Heartland Forest\, 8215 Heartland Forest Rd\, Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Belonging,Giving & Leadership,Learning & Education,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Climate Cafe
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nJoin in for a community discussion focused on climate change and local sustainability. The session will include open conversations around how people are feeling about climate change\, including eco-anxiety\, hope for the future\, and the challenges residents are seeing within their own communities. \nOpen to all residents\, regardless of previous knowledge or experience with climate issues.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/climate-cafe/
LOCATION:Niagara Falls Public Library\, 4848 Victoria Ave\, Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Belonging,Community Belonging,Community Safety,Environment,Giving & Leadership,Learning & Education,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260702T093000
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SUMMARY:Preparing for government grants with a focus on projects for older adults/seniors
DESCRIPTION:In support of organizations writing grants with a focus on projects for older adults/seniors: \nThis project development and grant writing workshop is being hosted in St. Catharines on July 2\,2026 by the Regional Services Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism\, Culture and Gaming | Ministère du Tourisme\, de la Culture et des Jeux. \nWorkshop date/location/Registration link: \n\n\n\nThursday 2 July at the St. Catharines Public Library Merritt Branch (located at the Pen Centre)\, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Seniors Grants Workshop Registration — 2 July 2026\, Merritt Branch\, St Catharines Library – Fill out form\n\n\n\n 
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/preparing-for-government-grants-with-a-focus-on-projects-for-older-adults-seniors/
LOCATION:Merritt Branch St. Catharines Public Library\, 221 Glendale Ave\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2T 2K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Belonging,Culture and Heritage,Giving & Leadership,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education,Recreation & Sports,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Preparing for government grants with a focus on projects for older adults/seniors
DESCRIPTION:In support of organizations writing grants with a focus on projects for older adults/seniors: \nThis project development and grant writing workshop will be held on July 8\, 2026. It is hosted by the Regional Services Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism\, Culture and Gaming | Ministère du Tourisme\, de la Culture et des Jeux. \nWorkshop date/location/link to Register \n\nWednesday 8 July at the West Lincoln Community Centre in Smithville\, 9:30am to 12:30pm. To Register:\nSeniors Grants Workshop Registration — 8 July 2026\, West Lincoln Community Centre – Fill out form
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/preparing-for-government-grants-with-a-focus-on-projects-for-older-adults-seniors-2/
LOCATION:West Lincoln Community Centre\, 177 West Street\, Smithville\, ON\, L0r2A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Belonging,Community Safety,Culture and Heritage,Giving & Leadership,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education,Recreation & Sports,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Red Ribbon Open Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of Positive Living Niagara’s (PLN) inaugural tournament\, PLN is proud to present the 2nd Annual Red Ribbon Open on July 25\, 2026 at Willodell Golf & Country Club in Port Robinson. \nTournament proceeds are dedicated to the continuity of Positive Living Niagara’s vital programs and services – from HIV care and harm reduction to community education and stigma-free health support.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/red-ribbon-open-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Willowdell Golf & Country Club\, 10325 Willodell Rd\, Port Robinson\, Ontario\, LOS 1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Belonging,Community Belonging,Community Safety,Economic Prosperity,Giving & Leadership,Health and Wellness,Recreation & Sports,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Build capacity and prepare for future programming\nSeed grants help organizations\, municipalities\, and First Nations improve how they deliver programs and services that directly benefit community members. Applicants can apply for funding to carry out projects focused on: \n\norganizational planning\npiloting a new program\nbuilding their capacity to plan for future programs and services\n\nThe grant application period is from July 22\, 2026 to August 19\, 2026\, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/ontario-trillium-foundation-seed-grant-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260623T020447
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T224355Z
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SUMMARY:Ontario Trillium Foundation Grow Grant Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Scale up a program and service to benefit your community\nGrow grants range from $100\,000 to $600\,000 over 2 or 3 years. Grants support established programs and services that have a proven track record of success and meet community need. Applicants can apply for funding to expand\, improve or adapt an existing program or service. \nThe grant application period is from October 7\, 2026 to November 4\, 2026\, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/ontario-trillium-foundation-grow-grant-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Giving & Leadership
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