Trending in Nonprofits Heather Laird , Policy Lead, ONN @ o_n_n
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Trending in NonprofitsHeather Laird, Policy Lead, ONN
@o_n_n
June 19, 2014InformOntario
2014 Education & Networking Symposium
Economic Drivero 59,000
organizationso Over 5 million
volunteerso 600,000 employeeso $50 billion in
economic impacto 2.6% to Ontario’s
GDP (community nonprofits)
Ontario Nonprofit Network: The Basics
ONN engages, leads and advocates with the nonprofit sector, its organizations, communities and people.
ONN’s Vision & Mission
To engage, advocate, and lead with - and for - nonprofit and charitable organizations that work for the public benefit in Ontario
A Strong and Resilient Nonprofit Sector. Thriving Communities. A Dynamic Province.
ONN Priority Areas
Sector People
Sector Financing Sector Partnerships
Sector Governance
ONN Priority Areas: Complex Issues!Working with systemic issues means...
Complex – Non-linear – Dynamic, constantly changing – Unpredictable – Messy – Patterns are important – Networks are key
PC = policy committeeB = boardS = staffWG = working groupsBlue = subscribersGreen = working linksYellow = links beyond
How We Work: Engaging The NetworkONN engages a pan-provincial network to develop policy and work on strategic issues.
An idea surfaces
Vetting Convening Testing ReviewAnalysisDecisionAction
How We Work:Developing Strategies for Systems Change
ONN engages a pan-provincial network to develop policy and work on strategic issues.
Individuals
Industry or Sector
Communities
Public Policy
Organizations
How We Work: Working with Public Policy
Adapted from: City of Toronto Engagement Officehttp://www.toronto.ca/civic-engagement
Implementation & then change of government?
Mayor / Councillor’s Priorities
Staff Initiated
Program /ServiceRequirements
Public Input
Actual allotment of resources to follow through on words
Private pressure by senior staff / DCM
Policy Development
Spin, ideology, transactional leaders, old ideas & interests
Council (Approve, Misrepresent? or Reject
Private &
public
pressure
(from
the world’s
largest
media
companies)
Public Consultations
Committee(Delay, Recommend, Amend, Reject)
perp
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budg
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steria
DELAY AND DEFERRAL CYCLE(Thanks to BeautifulCity.ca)
Who Do We Work With?
How to Know Its ONN?
ONN Values
COURAGE to take risks and do things differently
DIVERSITY of perspectives, CREATIVITY, and EXPERTISE to get stuff done
OPTIMISM and DETERMINATION
SOLUTIONS created by the sector, with the sector, for the sector
CELEBRATING our successes and LEARNING from our experiences
STRENGTH that comes from working TOGETHER
How to Know Its ONN?
What We Do!• Convene voices (many organizations) • Focus on areas of agreement and action• Get work done through informal working groups• Keep doors open• Experiment - try to keep function before process
What We Don’t Do• Represent the sector as a single voice• Seek formalized consensus by vote• Focus on training individual organizations • Have committees (no meeting for the sake of meeting)
Sector People (Our People)Labour Force StrategyConnect the Sector FellowshipInternship program across the sector
So What’s Happening at ONN? Some current policies and issues
Sector Governance (Our Structures)-> Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations ActShared Platforms-> Anti-spam legislation
Sector Partnerships (Our Partnerships)Provincial Budget Submission & AnalysisAll-of-Government Approach-> Post-Election Strategy
Sector Financing (Our Finances)Government Investment (Funding) ReformSocial Enterprise- SEontario.org; Rural Social Enterprise ConstellationSocial ProcurementIntangible Properties Public Benefit Fund
So What’s Happening at ONN? Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation
Top 10 things nonprofits need to know about anti-spam legislation
1. Legislation covers “commercial” electronic messages only. So if no transaction is involved, CASL doesn’t apply.2. Fundraising emails from charities are exempt. 3. Other revenue-generating activities by nonprofits and charities are not exempt.4. Legislation will be proclaimed on July 1, 2014 (but organizations will have 3 years to get permission where required).
See http://theonn.ca/what-we-do/stateofthesector/canadas-anti-spam-legislation-nonprofit/ for the whole list!
So What’s Happening at ONN? 2014 Ontario Election Readiness
Impact of the Sector: Key messages and priorities for the sector
– Shared with party leaders for response
Election News & Views– ONN analysis of party platforms– Shared sector perspectives– News watch
Ways to Engage– Meet with candidates,
attend/host town halls– Share sector impact, key
messages in communications– Impact stories in local media
Media Outreach– Key messages shared
So What’s Happening at ONN? 2014 Ontario Post Election StrategyWhat Does Our Government Look Like? A Liberal Majority
Legislature: 107 Seats
LIB - 58 PC - 28NDP - 21GRN - 0Others - 0
What’s Next?Liberals have pledged to reintroduce their previously proposed 2014 budget
Cabinet must be announced
Legislature will return on July 2nd
Ways to EngageMeet your elected officialsShare key messages & sector priorities
– your work, the sector’s workShare with ONN! (e.g. Impact Stories) Check out www.theonn.ca/ontarioelection2014Read the Budget
So What’s Happening at ONN? Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations ActWhat Happened? 3rd reading passed in 2010 Not proclaimedA technical amendments bill was neededDied on the order papers
What Now? The technical Bill will have to be re-introduced and the legislative process started over again…
What Else? A little note on hybrid legislation…
Subscribe; Share info with your networks
ONN Membership & Sector Insurance
Conferences and events
Getting Organized groups
Communications
Stay Connected
Website: www.theonn.caTwitter: @o_n_n Linkedin: Ontario Nonprofit NetworkFacebook: Ontario Nonprofit [email protected] 1 (416) 642-5786
Why Become an ONN Member? For a Stronger Nonprofit Sector
Increase policy capacity & results at a provincial level
Focus on your mission and stay informed
Support sector tools and tactics
Add your leadership voice
Save money
An independent, open channel for sector voices
In addition to key e-alerts, bulletins, policy analysis and strategy on key issues:
Up to 50% off ONN webinars and events including Nonprofits Connect 2014, Sept 17-18
Exclusive access to ONN Group Insurance, the only program for all nonprofits. Discounts of 30%+ over market rates.
Access to Ontario registry of public benefit lands before they go on public sale
Special services from business partners like VIA Rail
So what does ONN Membership provide?
Take 5!
• Something I am getting…• Something I am still not getting…• Something I have a question about is...