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• Case Study of Skilled Volunteerism

  Date: 2009.08.20 | Category: Capacity Building | Response: 0

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  Clay Shirkey warned us all that “most of the barriers to group action have collapsed, and without those barriers we are free to explore new ways of gathering together and getting things done”.

  He was right and we took his warning to heart: we need to be prepared to engage people en-mass and simultaneously do so in ways that are relevant to each unique audience. Viagra sale Cookie cutter engagement will just not cut it. Pastillas levitra Not if the goal is to foster long term involvement in a meaningful way. 

  The example we want to share is our emerging relationship with the Ottawa Chapter of the Young Lawyers Division of the Ontario Bar Association. As the title suggests, a local chapter part of a provincial affiliate under a national umbrella (Canadians Bar Association). A lot of lawyers. Viagra sin receta A lot of stakeholders.

  The Ottawa chapter is taking an active lead on hosting the local Timeraiser in their city. They enjoyed the experience so much they asked us if we’ d be intereste Viagra for women d in engaging other chapters and law firms across Canada. Our answer: Yes! The problem: How?

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  Clay Shirkey, Here Comes Everybody, 2008, p.22

• Anil’s One Birthday Wish

  Date: 2009.07.20 | Category: Civic Footprint, Community Print Club | Response: 1

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  Why Phoenix Print Shop? It is a remarkable social enterprise that provides at-risk youth with job training and affordable housing. Purchase viagra online Viagra alternatives I have visited Phoenix Print Shop on several occasions, and remain impressed with their level of professionalism (to clients) and services (to residents).

  For charities, printing at Phoenix Print Shop is a cost competitive alternative that also brings better ‘blended-value’ to their work. Viagra for women Who would not want to work with a progressive socially and environmentally conscience vendor?

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  The Community Print Club – encouraging 50 charities to get a quote from Phoenix Print Shop – is our first installment of many exciting initiatives that are part of our long term view. Viagra sin receta Viagra bestellung If 50 charities with regular printing needs engaged with Phoenix Print Shop, our research estimates that almost $100,000 in new revenue would be generated.

  In the coming weeks we will be also sharing our new social media strategy on this blog. Online levitra Viagra sale Our team will also be sharing every aspect of the strategy including ‘how-to’ tools and resources f or other nonprofits Pastillas levitra or social enterprises to do the same.

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  And finally you’ll be hearing lots from our team about the ‘organizational pilates‘ that we do. The capacity building exercise that strengthens our organizational core has been critical for making sure we are living up to the values we want to promote: how to bring people to causes and causes to Viagra precio people.

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