Archive for June, 2010

• Federation of Metro Tenants Association Annual Fundraiser

  Date: 2010.06.04 | Category: Civic Footprint | Response: 0

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  Here’s some small insight into what FMTA’s accomplished most recently:

  • rallied successfully against the implementation of smart sub-metering
  • improved Toronto by-law to protect rental housing
  • helped fight hundreds of rent increase applications affecting thousands of tenants
  • helped thousands of tenants on our Tenant Hotline
  • successfully exposed and shut down an illegal database with tenant information on it
  • prompted new rulings on tenant issues by the Federal Privacy Commissioner
  • highlighted issues and abuses with Automatic Rent Reductions on TV, radio, and in print
  • got low-income buildings audited by the MRAB program and spoke about the program in the media
  • played a major rule in funding and creating the Tenant School

  If that’s not enough they are currently working hard to:

  • bring in real rent protection for all tenants
  • ensure fair laws so that tenants don’t get bad with smart sub-metering
  • improve environmental action in apartment buildings
  • improve the Landlord and Tenant Board by making it easier for tenants to get justice when landlords violate the Residential Tenancies Act
  • educate more and more tenants about their rights

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• Salesforce.com for Non-Profits. An evening with Forrester, Hot Docs, Architech Solutions and Timeraiser

  Date: 2010.06.04 | Category: Technology | Response: 0

  I was invited to speak at the Salesforce.com for non-profits introductory session hosted by Architech Solutions on June 2nd at the Ivey Leadership Centre. Viagra for women Kaufen viagra Timeraiser presented alongside Forrester Research, Architech Solutions, and Hot Docs. It was a great to hear Forrester’s approach to planning CRM adoption and get a peak at Hot Docs application of Salesforce.com. Forrester has many great resources and advice for addressing a move to the Cloud, specifically related to adopting a new CRM. Kauf von viagra  I am excited to try out Forrester’s CRM Risk Assessment Self-Evaluation Tool – offered at the evening’s session.  One key highlight from Steve Wilkes’ talk was the importance of business planning and goal setting prior to selecting a CRM Cheap viagra online tool. He highlighted the need to address risk, security needs, and define your organization’s goals for a customer relationship management tool before migrating content and contacts (investing significant resources). Valuable advice.

  For our portion of the evening, I chatted Google Apps, Salesforce.com and our “Create Information Once, Distribute it Widely, Access it Anywhere” motto. After a brief overview of the Timeraiser program, I dove into our Cloud Computing strategy Levitra pill and open-architecture goals, something we’ve documented in detail on our blog. Purchase viagra online Brand viagra Prospecto levitra Viagra bestellung Viagra alternatives Levitra prix pharmacie I’m so thrilled with the level of interest in Salesforce.com for non-profits, and happy to recieve praise for the open approach we’ve taken in our IT strategy. Levitra contraindicaciones Levitra achat Pastillas levitra

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• 2nd Edmonton Timeraiser – Agency and Art Selection

  Date: 2010.06.03 | Category: Timeraiser | Response: 0

  We just had a marathon session selecting the art and agencies that will be participating at the 2nd Edmonton Timeraiser. Viagra for women Viagra bestellung Viagra alternatives We had a record number of submissions. Over 50 Pastillas levitra agencies and 130 artists. The two jury teams had some tough choices to make: we only have room for 20 artists and 20 agencies at the Transalta Arts Barn. Levitra pill

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  Over the course of 2.5 hours, the art jury team deliberated about what artwork would generate the most hours AND be a meaningful investment in his/her career. A very subjective process, but very fair and balanced. As was the agency selection. Online levitra Viagra sin receta Here the team explored each organization’s range of volunteer opportunities and capacity to engage, as well as the mix of organizations that covered a gamete of causes. Over the counter viagra Levitra prix pharmacie Environment. Social Services. Education. Sports & Recreation. Arts & Culture. International Development.

  

  A special thanks to United Way of Alberta’ s Capital Region for ho Levitra contraindicaciones sting the selection night, and all the volunteers who sat in on both jurys. Brand viagra Kaufen viagra We will be contacting all the artists and agencies directly with next steps. Purchase viagra online Viagra sale However, here is the sneak peak at who was selected:

  1. Alberta AdaptAbilities Association
  2. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area
  3. Boyle Street Community Sevices
  4. Canadian Cancer Society – Alberta/NWT Division
  5. Canadian Celiac Association – Edmonton Chapter
  6. Canadian Mental Health Association – Edmonton Region
  7. Edmonton Immigrant Services Association (EISA)
  8. Edmonton Opera Assonciation
  9. Edmonton Social Planning Council
  10.Edmonton’s Food Bank
  11.Fringe Theatre Adventures
  12.Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
  13.Humane Animal Rescue Team
  14.Junior Achievement of Northern Alberta & NWT
  15.Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton
  16.Special Olympics Edmonton
  17.The Pride Centre of Edmonton
  18.The Support Network
  19.The Works International Visual Arts Society
  20.Youth Emergency Shelter Society

  Stay tuned. Kauf von viagra Levitra achat In the early fall, we will be hosting a kick off night several weeks before the actual Timeraiser. This is where we will be handing out over $10,000 in cheques to artists, and our founding corporate partner Enbridge will be on hand to say a few remarks to the artists in attendance. The 2nd Edmonton Timera iser Prospecto levitra is Saturday October 16th. Viagra levitra Tickets will go on sale in early September. Levitra pas cher