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The links section is a source of reference materials and resources related to the
voluntary/non-profit sector:

Board Development (12)
Community Development (6)
Government (7)
Organization Development (14)
Personal Development (11)
Volunteer Management (18)


Board Development
  
Board Development www.boarddevelopment.org Electronic Board Basics Kit to improve accountability and governance
Board Source www.boardsource.org Resource for non-profit boards.
Charity Village www.charityvillage.com Information supersite for non-profits.
Compass Point Non-Profit Services www.compasspoint.org/
boardcafe/index.php
Electronic newsletter for non-profit board members.
Free Management Library www.managementhelp.org Comprehensive online library, including peer groups and blogs
Institute on Governance www.iog.ca Resources to promote good governance and how to put it into practice
Insurance & Liability Resource Centre for Non-Profits

http://insuranceinfo.
imaginecanada.ca/

Information on insurance, liability and risk management.
Leadership That Works www.leadershipthatworks.com Coaching services, leadership & board assessment tools, articles on leadership topics.
The Makings of a Good Meeting www.wolfandassociates.com/facilitation Free, downloadable manual to help you run better meetings
Non-Profit Sector Leadership Program www.collegeofcontinuinged.dal.ca University of Dalhousie, through The Non-Profit Sector Leadership Program provides resource materials and links to other websites on governance and board development topics.
Volunteer Canada www.volunteer.ca Links to Volunteer Centres across CanadaResources on building volunteer programs and attracting volunteers.
Wild Rose Foundation

albertalotteryfund.ca/applyingforagrant/WildRoseFoundation.asp

Resource materials, both print and web-based, that focus on board governance issues

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Community Development
  
Community Builders www.communitybuilders.
nsw.gov.au
Interactive, electronic clearinghouse for everyone involved in community renewal.
Community Profiles www.communityprofiles.mb.ca Comprehensive listing of information on every community and region in Manitoba.
Get Involved www.getinvolved.ca How youth can create community-based initiatives.
Leadership Winnipeg www.leadershipwinnipeg.ca Community-focused action and leadership study initiative designed to identify, motivate and develop aspiring community-wide leadership.
United Way of Canada www.unitedway.ca  
United Way of Winnipeg www.unitedwaywinnnipeg.mb.ca Winnipeg community engagement.

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Government
Manitoba Consumer and Corporate Affairs www.companiesoffice.gov.mb.ca Responsible for the Corporations Act.
Manitoba Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) www.gov.mb.ca/chc/fippa Information to understand and use Manitoba's access and privacy legislation.
Manitoba Human Rights Commission www.gov.mb.ca/hrc/ Responsible for carrying out the provisions of The Human Rights Code by accepting and investigating complaints.
Manitoba Labour and Immigration www.gov.mb.ca/labour/standards Employment Standards Act, brochures, guides and forms.
Office of the Privacy Commission Canada www.priv.gc.ca/a-z/A/index_e.cfm Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
Revenue Canada www.cra-arc.gc.ca/charities Registers qualifying agencies; provides advice on operating a charity; handles audit and compliance activities.
Statistics Canada www.statcan.ca/start-debut-eng.html Local and provincial statistical community profiles.

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Organization Development
  
Association of Fundraising Professionals www.afpnet.org Fundraising issues and best practices.
Better Workplace Now www.betterworkplacenow.com Ideas and tools for creating workplaces that bring out the best in people.
Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering, and Participating (CSGVP) www.givingandvolunteering.ca Statistics on volunteer and giving activities of Canadians.
Canada's Non-Profit Information Source www.nonprofitscan.ca Research and resources for non-profit management.
Canadian Evaluation Society www.evaluationcanada.ca Resources about program and organization evaluation.
Carter & Associates www.charitylaw.ca Publications and articles on legislation relevant to the non-profit sector.
Charity Village www.charityvillage.com Information supersite for non-profits.
Free Management Library www.managementhelp.org Comprehensive online library, including peer groups and blogs
Human Resources Council in the Voluntary/Non-profit www.hrcouncil.ca Sector Research and tools on HR management.
Imagine Canada www.imaginecanada.ca Directory to Foundations and Corporations. (accessible through Volunteer Manitoba's Resource Centre by appointment)
Managing Change www.change-management.net Resources and tools to learn about leading and managing change.
Non-Profit Risk Management Centre www.nonprofitrisk.org Online tools, resources and fact sheets on controlling risk in non-profit organizations
Team Building Supersite, The www.teambuildinginc.com Resources and articles on teambuilding.
Voluntary Gateway www.voluntarygateway.ca News, resources, online communities and forums for voluntary organizations.
Workforce Management www.workforce.com Workforce HR trends and tools.

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Personal Development
 
Allies Consulting Services www.alliesconsulting.com Resources for leaders.
Canadian Administrators of Volunteer Resources www.cavrcanada.org National Association
Canadian Society of Association Executives www.csae.com Members access tools, best practices, and articles.
Charity Channel www.charitychannel.com Network of non-profit professionals that connect, learn from each other, and share information.
Leadership That Works www.leadershipthatworks.com Coaching services, leadership & board assessment tools, articles on leadership topics.
Lifestyle Information Network www.lin.ca Knowledge exchange for recreation and sport practitioners and organizations.
Leadership Winnipeg www.winnipeg-chamber.com/Initiatives/Leadership.aspx Community-focused action and leadership study initiative designed to identify, motivate and develop aspiring community-wide leadership.
Managing Change www.change-management.net Resources and tools to learn about leading and managing change.
Manitoba Association for Volunteer Administrators www.mavamanitoba.ca Provincial Association
Society for Non-profit Organizations www.snpo.org Non-profit management support organization
Membership based but some free articles available.
Team Building Supersite, The www.teambuildinginc.com Resources and articles on teambuilding
Winnipeg Transition Centre www.winnipegtransitioncentre.com Committed to empowering unemployed individuals in the development and implementation of effective job search, resume composition, self-marketing, and career development techniques.

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Volunteer Management
 
Actions Without Borders www.idealist.org Resources
International Volunteer Referral Service.
ASTD Workplace Learning & Performance www.astd.org Training resources, best practices, and discussion boards.
Cabam Recognition Gifts www.cabam.ca Ontario-based company that specializes in volunteer recognition gifts.
Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering, and Participating (CSGVP) www.givingandvolunteering.ca Statistics on volunteer and giving activities of Canadians.
Charity Village www.charityvillage.com Information supersite for non-profits.
Community Builders www.communitybuilders.
nsw.gov.au
Interactive, electronic clearinghouse for everyone involved in community renewal.
Community Profiles www.communityprofiles.mb.ca Comprehensive listing of information on every community and region in Manitoba.
Energize www.energizeinc.com Resources for leaders of volunteers.
Free Management Library www.managementhelp.org Comprehensive online library, including peer groups and blogs
Knowledge Development Centre www.kdc-cdc.ca Research reports on volunteering and volunteerism in Canada.
Linda Graff www.lindagraff.ca Volunteer management articles focusing on risk management.
Manitoba Youth Volunteer Opportunities (MYVOP) www.myvop.ca Resources and volunteer referral website for ages 12 - 30.
Non-Profit Risk Management Centre www.nonprofitrisk.org Online tools, resources and fact sheets on controlling risk in non-profit organizations
Points of Light Foundation www.pointsoflight.org Resources for managing volunteer programs, diverse volunteers.
Service Leader

www.serviceleader.org Best practices in volunteer management.
Virtual volunteering
Volunteer Match www.volunteermatch.org International volunteer referral service.
Tips and tools to help non-profits and corporations manage volunteer programs.
Volunteer Today www.volunteertoday.com On-line newsletter about volunteerism.
Young Retired www.youngretired.ca Video interviews of how organizations engage high-skill, older volunteers.

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Our Web Link Policy

Volunteer Manitoba supports and encourages networking and information sharing among organizations that support the non-profit sector. Volunteer Manitoba, through the Executive Director, will accept requests from external organizations to include a link to Volunteer Manitoba’s website on their own website under the following conditions:

a) A request is delivered in writing,
b) A review of the organization’s website is conducted it’s purpose and practices are understood by the Executive Director, and
c) If this external organization’s purpose and practices complement and enhance Volunteer Manitoba’s mission and services.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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