Winnipeg Public Library is offering used Library material free of charge to all non-profit organizations. This includes adult and juvenile books as well as audio-visual, multilingual, and large print items. These materials have already been offered in Library book sales and range in condition from fair to excellent. They will be available to non-profit organizations to take for their own purposes.

Procedures:

Non-profit organizations are required to provide their own boxes, bags, and transportation to remove library material.

Representatives of non-profit organizations are required to provide identification from their organization. At each location they visit, they must also complete a sign-in sheet and indicate the number of items being taken.

Branch Libraries:

Please contact any Winnipeg Public Library Branch (except the Millennium Library) and arrange an appropriate time with a Branch Supervisor to view and remove material. Branch phone numbers are available on the Library’s website (winnipeg.ca/library) or by dialing 311.

Millennium Library:

The Millennium Library (251 Donald Street) will be offering free library materials to non-profit organizations from December 5 – 9 inclusive. Please visit the Anhang Room on the second floor of the Millennium Library from December 5 - 9, 2011, between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM to select books for your organization.

Contact:

Ed Cuddy
Administrative Coordinator of Support Services (Administration)
Tel: 986-6415
Email: ecuddy@winnipeg.ca
 

Effective Proposal Writing

December 1 - 9am to 12pm - United Way Learning Centre, 580 Main St

An effective grant proposal presents a compelling case for your organization and your project or program. It convinces your potential funder that your goals are aligned with theirs and makes them want to support your work by awarding you a grant.

This workshop will provide practical tips on:

• Writing in a positive, audience-focused style

• Providing the information that funders want to know

• Presenting your organization and project in the best possible light

• Presenting maximum information in minimum words

• Developing long-term relationships with your funders

Facilitator: Nan Colledge

Nan Colledge has over 25 years experience in non-profit management, and has raised funds and written numerous grant proposals for a variety of charitable organizations. She was the General Manager of the West End Cultural Centre for seven years during which time she completed a major capital project. She currently works as the Community Program Manager at Assiniboine Credit Union.

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The Spring 2011 Strengthening Non-Profits Workshop Series is co-sponsored by the Spark service of the Canadian CED Network and Volunteer Manitoba

KPMG and the United Way of Winnipeg present:

Fraud Issues and IT and Cash Controls Workshop

December 8
9am-11:30am
United Way, 580 Main St.

This workshop is the second in a series of 2011/12 seminars focused on not-for- profit and charitable finance matters. It is designed primarily for Not-for-Profit Financial Managers, Bookkeepers and Finance Committee Members.

Participants will grow their knowledge in two primary areas:

• Fraud risk and IT and cash controls: We’ll look at fraud within a not-for-profit environment and how to protect against it including implementation of IT controls as well as cash controls to both mitigate risk as well as maximize cash available to support activities and ensuring cash resource are put to best use.
• IT issues that impact and drive your organization forward: This part of the session will cover the value of IT within not-for-profit organizations including the importance of having a real IT strategy and the right IT team mix.

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