Nobody needs to tell the charitable sector that COVID-19 is a hard, hard hit. Whether the issue is trying to maintain services during a global pandemic or having to cancel vital fundraisers, this one’s coming at us from all directions …
We are going to update this page regularly during the COVID-19 epidemic to keep the sector informed with the latest developments affecting our work, employees, clients and communities. Stay well!
The provincial government is asking all businesses and organizations in …
If you’re thinking of joining a non-profit board, this checklist on questions to explore about the organization before joining provides a useful list of things you will want to think about when trying to decide whether the board you’re intrigued …
Unsettling rumours that Victoria-owned GT Hiring was bought by the US multinational Maximus Inc have now been confirmed. This now means that two multinationals have 30 per cent of the provincial funding for employment training in BC, in multi-year contracts …
There’s much to reflect on in Imagine Canada’s new series of reports on evaluation in the Canadian non-profit sector. Social services was one of four sectors surveyed. (Interesting fact: With 15,200 social service non-profits active in Canada, we’re the second-largest …
The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Governance Services has released its recommendations for Budget 2020, and it’s heartening to see that the committee members were clearly listening to submissions from Board Voice and our many members and allies in …
Board Voice executive director Jody Paterson was interviewed recently by RedEye co-op radio in Vancouver about BC’s procurement process and our concerns that it’s creating a playing field that tips the provision of vital social care services in the province …
Board Voice was delighted to receive an invitation this month to present to the Senate Special Committee on the Charitable Sector. Our co-chair Terry Anne Boyles was able to attend the presentation day in Ottawa on April 8. Here’s the …
Our member organization Cridge Centre for the Family issued a news release today on the significant impact that some of the ICBC policy changes this week will have on survivors of brain injury.
April 2, 2019
Online-only ICBC appeals shut …
For those seeking more understanding of the decision to return home support services to the provincial government’s health authorities, this morning’s Question Period is a must-read. It’s important for all of us to see how these issues that affect our …
