9:30am - 4:00pm EST

Compensation is a critical factor in the HR strategy of any nonprofit organization. To attract and retain employees who are focused on the mission of the organization, it is imperative to understand compensation.  Learning the fundamentals of compensation and how to apply the skills and knowledge to your work environment will help you to align HR to the strategy and effectively manage talent.
Participants will learn:

• The challenges of managing compensation and benefits in nonprofit organizations
• The elements of total rewards
• Key concepts and types of compensation and benefits
• Compensation strategy
• Basic processes, systems and techniques in compensation

About the instructor:

Kunle Akingbola is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Business Administration, Lakehead University and a researcher in the Social Economy Centre, University of Toronto. His research interest is in the area of strategy, HRM and change in nonprofit and healthcare organizations. Kunle was previously a Human Resources Manager and Consultant with extensive experience in both the corporate and nonprofit sector. He has managed and facilitated the development and implementation of HR strategy, organizational change, policies and negotiation of collective agreements. He has significant experience in employee relations, recruitment, labour relations and training. He has also led compensation and benefits and HR metrics/ benchmarking portfolio.

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Noon - 1:30pm EST

First SEC Speaker Series of 2014

Presenters:

• Andrea Cohen Barrack, CEO of the Ontario Trillium Foundation
• Bryan Smale, Director of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing housed in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo
• Robin Cory, Colbeck Strategic Advisors

This talk, speakers intend to explore deeper conversation about "Investing for Impact." The discussion will explore:

• Investing for Impact depends on the ability to demonstrate impact.
• The need for a clear and coherent Theory of Change.
• How the change that the Ontario Trillium Foundation is working toward is anchored in a clear way to measure impact.

Talk description

Andrea Cohen Barrack, CEO of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, will discuss her vision for Canada’s largest granting foundation. OTF’s strategy of “Investing for Impact” depends on the ability to demonstrate impact. She will be joined by Robin Cory, of Colbeck Strategic Advisors, who will speak about the need for a clear and coherent Theory of Change. Bryan Smale, of the University of Waterloo, will discuss the Canadian Index of Wellbeing – and how the change that OTF is working towards is anchored in a clear way to measure impact.

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Best for: startups, urban architects, social strategists, planning enthusiasts, passionate amateurs
Key value: network mapping, inspiration, partnership development

To create a sustainable future, we need to alter how we live, work, produce and learn. April Rinne, Chief Strategy Officer of Collaborative Lab, will discuss how the collaborative economy has the potential to transform how we design products and services, create sustainable and “shareable” cities, re-imagine public services, reduce waste and connect communities.

Spotlighting an array of innovations from around the world—from transportation to office space to food to education—April will show us how we can use technology and human ingenuity to unlock the wealth that exists in people, places and resources. In this way, we can develop scalable solutions for pressing social challenges.

April’s visit to Canada is part of the launch of Cities for People, a Canada-wide initiative to create more resilient and livable cities. Her national speaking tour is co-sponsored by Social Innovation Generation (SiG). Cities for People is an initiative of The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation, and its partners include SiG, One Earth, Evergreen CityWorks, Montréal Urban Ecology Centre, and Musagetes. In Toronto, April’s visit is co-hosted with Evergreen CityWorks. This public event is also presented in partnership with the SiG Inspiring Action for Social Impact Series.

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Groupe Convex Prescott-Russell, the Prescott-Russell Community Development Corporation, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, and the Eastern Ontario Training Board, are joining forces in organizing a unique event in Prescott-Russell: the Rural Economic Summit of Ontario.

The Summit, which will be held from April 30th to May 2nd 2014, will address leading-edge rural economic themes.  It will gather a prestigious array of speakers of provincial, national and international reputation.  These experts will share their views concerning the regions’ present and future economic potential, underlining opportunities and challenges.

Being held at the new Clarence-Rockland Arena, next to the Canadian International Hockey Academy, the Summit will provide the opportunity to tackle various sensitive economic themes, including:

• Rural economic development
• Promising economic sectors
• Agri-food industry challenges
• Best practices and diversity of business models
• The opportunities that conceal the demographic movement
• The added value of social enterprises
• Networking and added value partnerships
• Entrepreneurial succession planning initiatives

The organizing committee expects to greet 300 guests during this three-day event.  Simultaneously, the event will host a public exhibitor for organizations who will be able to showcase their products and services.  Furthermore, one of the Summit’s beacon will be Groupe Convex’ 10th anniversary Banquet Event, celebrating the success of this social enterprises’ venture which has raised, through the years, international acclaim.

As a sponsor you will have the privilege to have a front row seat in our marketing campaign, a great visibility and a unique opportunity to be associated to this first time event in Prescott and Russell.

This occasion is a must for your business/organisation!

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Thursday, February 6, 2014
1-2 pm ET (noon-1 pm CT)

Join us for presentations by Reverend Elizabeth Metcalfe and Shantu Mano of Greater Edmonton Alliance, moderated by Elizabeth Lange, of St. Francis Xavier University!

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About A Vision of Flipping the Iceberg of Power: The Greater Edmonton Alliance faces big land and big oil, Alberta

Edmonton is a city of more than 800,000 people in central Alberta, located in the Canadian Prairies. This city-wide alliance is made up of nearly 40 different institutions, including faith groups, unions, community organizations and local businesses. In recent years it has advocated successfully for affordable housing, positive changes in care for the elderly and the creation of a comprehensive local food strategy. Its members encourage people to engage in the public decision-making process and to hold government and market sector leaders accountable to citizens. The alliance helps strengthen member organizations by providing training at the local, regional and national levels.

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Shantu Mano describes the process of building a credible grassroots organization in one of Canada's largest cities.

Event Contact

Deb Markley
Center for Rural Entrepreneurship
919-932-7762
deb@e2mail.org
http://ruralwealth.org/page/webinars-1

8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
MaRS Discovery District, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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ImpactOntario is a landmark conference that brings world-changing Ontario ventures together with world-leading investors and intermediaries. Designed to support deal flow and impact investing opportunities through pitch sessions, one-to-one meetings and plenary panels, ImpactOntario aims to increase capital directed to profitable ventures with a scalable, sustainable impact.

ImpactOntario will spotlight ventures across a variety of industries including:

• Inclusion
• Health & Wellness
• Sustainability
• Education & Technology

Why attend?

You should attend ImpactOntario if you’re interested in:

• Identifying impact investing opportunities
• Learning about impact investing from social innovators and thought-leaders
• Exploring innovative cross-sector funding opportunities
• Networking and engaging with a group of forward-looking investors
• Scaling your impact and diversifying your portfolio
• Being a part of the global momentum

Who should attend?

• Angel Investors
• Fund Managers
• Families and Family Offices
• Financial Institutions and Corporations
• Foundations
• Philanthropists
• Social Entrepreneurs
• Wealth Advisors and Asset Managers

Interested in pitching?

ImpactOntario will feature ventures achieving positive social/environmental impact across a variety of industries including sustainable food, clean technology, affordable housing, education and enterprises employing or supporting persons facing barriers to success.

If you are a venture or fund working in any of our highlighted sectors and are interested in pitching at ImpactOntario, please contact Tristina Sinopoli at tsinopoli@marsdd.com for more details!

If you are interested in buying your early bird ImpactOntario tickets, or getting a sneak peak ticket offer for the Social Finance Forum, visit our registration page!