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E-Bulletin
May 2006> Announcements
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Small
Grants for Informal Orgs available
Informal
neighbourhood organizations consisting of 3 or more
people,
not connected to an organization with a charitable
number or an institution
may apply for up to $1,000.00 to build the social
capital in their neighbourhoods.
Please contact a United Way Winnipeg
Community Investment staff person at 477-5360.
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Elimination
of Capital Gains Tax
Charities across
the country applauded the federal government last
week when it announced that, effective immediately,
donations of publicly listed securities to registered
charities will be exempt from capital gains tax.
According to the Association of Fundraising Professionals
(AFP), the elimination of the capital gains tax
on gifts of appreciated securities is expected to
increase giving by hundreds of millions and possibly
billions of dollars annually.
The opportunities for charities to build their capacity
and expand programs have now multiplied with this
provision."
For more information, visit:
www.afpnet.org.
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Attracting
Younger Generations to Your Workplace
The voluntary sector workforce
includes many baby boomers who are nearing retirement
and this generation will need to be replaced by
younger workers. HR Council's Profile of the Paid
Labour Force report found that 39% are over 45 years
old in the non-profit sector, more than in the for-profit
sector. Furthermore, post-secondary graduates, a
group especially sought after in the knowledge-based
economy, occupy 1/3 of the non-profit workforce;
also more than in for-profits.
To keep good employees, you must meet their needs
and expectations, and understand what keeps them
inspired. How will your organization fare in attracting
young employees? Do you know what young employees
are looking for in a voluntary/non-profit sector
job? Read
on...
To read the HR Council Profile of the Paid labour
Force report, visit HR
Council's website. |
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