Canada-wide cohorts

This application applies to all non-profits or charities that are located within or service anywhere in Canada.

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* 1. Organization name:

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* 2. Organization address:

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* 3. Your name and position:

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* 4. Your email address:

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* 5. Best telephone number to contact you:

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* 6. What region(s) and/or province(s) do you serve?

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* 7. What is your current organizational budget?

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* 8. How many staff does your organization employ?

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* 9. Does your organization have a strategic plan?

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* 10. Please tell us why you want to participate in this program, tell us a bit about your organization’s current financial situation, and what you hope this program will do or change for you.

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* 11. Your team can consist of up to three people. Describe the team that you would put together to participate. Ideally, your team will include the Executive Director, a senior staff, and a board member.

We highly encourage a board member to participate. However, we understand that for some, this may be a challenge, so their participation is not mandatory.

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* 12. Is your team willing and able to set aside two days per person each month over five months for online pre-work, virtual sessions, and organization-specific coaching?

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* 13. Are you able to pay the $3,300 program fee? 

The program fee covers all three participants, online resources and tools, virtual sessions and seven hours of tailored coaching.  Your online access continues for three months after program completion to support your organization as you move your financial diversification strategies into action.

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* 14. If you answered no to the previous question and cost is a barrier, would you like to be considered for a partial bursary?

We understand that some organizations are facing challenges.  To support those organizations, the Thriving Non-Profits program has some bursaries available.  If you are able to pay some of the costs of your participation, we will share bursaries out further for greater community impact.  

Please specify the amount of bursary you need.

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* 15. For the Fall 2023 cohorts, The Canada Council for the Arts will support fifteen full bursaries for fifteen participant arts-focused organizations. You need to qualify under Canada Council for the Arts granting guidelines to be considered. If you need a full bursary and cost is a barrier, would you like to be considered for a full bursary under The Canada Council for the Arts?

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* 16. Vancity Credit Union is supporting ten member organizations to participate in the Thriving Non-Profits Program if cost is a barrier. Are you a Vancity Credit Union member?

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* 17. Whom do you bank with? (this is not a mandatory question,
although it helps us identify different partnerships and/or bursary
opportunities to support organizations).

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* 18. Which strategies are you most interested in learning about and/or you think might be most helpful to develop or expand in your organization (please tick all that apply):

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* 19. How did you hear about the Thriving Non-Profits Program?

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