Power Tools

A resource for change makers and hour counters! Look here for tools and tips from Power of the Hour, Get Involved, and Volunteer Canada.

Nonprofit Tools

Nonprofits are often started by a collective of volunteer visionaries who see solutions for some of the day to day struggles we face on this planet. Whether you are a social visionary looking to incorporate, or an organization looking for tools to engage volunteers, Nonprofit Tools is the place for you!

Aug 2010
28

Film Possible – the Contest that’s Bringing Visibility to Disability

disability wheelchairHolland Bloorview, the Kids Rehabilitation Hospital launched a contest last week called Film Possible.

The Film Possible contest has called on all Canadians, across a spectrum of ages and abilities to create short videos (under 2 minutes) with the theme of “bringing visibility to disability”. The general public votes, and then the chosen jury selects their top 3 favorite – overall 6 winners will be chosen, with the first place winner receiving $5000! The jury is composed of some well-known faces, including MuchMusic star Trevor Boris, funny-gal Nikki Payne, and Allen Braude of TIFF.

And what a great way to make the world a better and more understanging place for children with disbaialities, then showing the public that people are not defined by their disabilities. The videos are funny, heart-warming and at times extremely touching. Check them out and vote for your favorite!

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Jul 2010
30

Tapping into Something Good

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4,200 children die every day from water-related diseases. Just $1 can provide a child with safe drinking water for 40 days. UNICEF has improved the access of safe drinking water to 1.2 billion people, and educated another 1.2 billion on safe sanitation practices in over 100 countries.

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Aug 2010
06

Every cat deserves a home

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Imagine seeing your family drive away and leave you behind. That’s what many furry little friends go through everyday as families move, or are no longer able to care for their pets. Some cats are found in dumpsters with frostbites, worms and poisoned by humans who see them as a nuisances.


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Jun 2010
26

For the air we breathe and the earth we stand on

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The rapid rise in terminal illnesses, and a 5.5 magnitude earthquake felt throughout Ontario are just some of the examples of why health and environmental issues have been the forefront of scientific research. Organizations like The Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences (CFCAS) provide funding for university-based research projects that focus on climate, atmospheric and related oceanic work in Canada.


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Jun 2010
12

Penny for your jokes

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Early this month, Gulf Restoration Network was pleasantly surprised to find that someone tweeting as @BPGlobalPR deposited $10,000 into the org’s account.  The donator refuses to be named publicly but calls himself “Leroy Stick (aka a guy in his boxer shorts)”.


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Jun 2010
10

Well of Change – new ideas for fundraising!

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People love to support their favorite charities, but often can not provide financial support on a regular basis. The Solution: Well of Change, an online platform where people can use their skills, hobbies and abilities to raise money for their charity of choice.

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May 2010
28

Funding Opportunity for Small Charities

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AtlasCare’s Care to Share program provides local initiatives and organizations with an opportunity to receive $1,000, as well as promotion through Atlas Care’s many media tools (ie website, press releases, ect).

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Apr 2010
17

12 year old Fundraiser Extraordinare & CEO hit up Bay Street for Volunteer Hours

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Mike Tierney, President of UPS Canada & Chair of the Corporate Council on Volunteering & Power of the Hour Ambassador Amanda Belzowski hit the streets, with a “guerilla celebration” to promote volunteering.

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Mar 2010
19

Water Education 101

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“Is water a commercial good like running shoes or Coca-Cola? Or is water a human right like air”? This is the question purposed by Maude Barlow in “Water on the Table” (airing Wednesday, March 24 at 10pm on TVO).



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Feb 2010
18

One Gold Medal and Two Heroes

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I took 23.17 seconds for Alex Bilodeau to become the first Canadian EVER to win an Olympic gold medal on Canadian soil. Interview requests poured in from all over the world, for both Alex and his older brother Frederic. That’s right, there are two heroes in this story. One can fly over moguls at warp speed, and the other can barely walk.

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