Helpful Links

Here is where we’ll share helpful local links, government programs and other resources. Our participating organizations listing is also an excellent place to look first for help and services.

Back Office Support

• In order to provide a mechanism for repurposing office equipment and furniture amongst agencies we established a partnership with Habitat For Humanity – we all win when we ‘Move It On’
• Several organizations have used this service (DCFS, FTP, County of Dufferin)

Grants and Fundraising

• DoGood Fundraising
• Dufferin Community Foundation
• Fundraising Lab
• Ontario Trillium Foundation
• United Way Wellington Dufferin Guelph

Meeting Space and Local Venues

• List of local places to hold meetings and events

Board Governance

• Sector Source – connects charities and nonprofits with resources that help develop organizations and support the work you do for your communities.
• The Centre for Corporate Governance is designed to provide members of audit committees and boards of directors with a single point of access to current developments, Deloitte perspectives, learning materials, best practices, technical resources, reference materials and other useful information related to corporate governance.
• The Directors’ Series helps Canadian corporate directors stay informed on new developments and issues, while maintaining their continuing education requirements. Each complimentary two-hour session is held as an interactive live broadcast in 16 locations across the country.
• Responsibilities of a Not-for-Profit Board in the Age of COVID-19
  Participating on a not-for-profit board of directors can be a great way to support organizations in your community. But the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic can make navigating your responsibilities as a board member or Executive Director challenging.

Dufferin

• MY Dufferin Service Directory
• DC Community Services

Training and Development

Bridges Out of Poverty was offered as a training program to the community in the fall of 2017 and 2019, for more information about the program visit Circles Guelph Wellington.

For what you need to know about governance related topics for your organisation see  the resources –  helpful downloads  and scroll to Board Development Resources for all organizations to click on the Free Management Library website and a Board Governance  website.

Volunteering

• Volunteer Dufferin
• Ontario Volunteer Centre Network
• Volunteer Canada