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7:00 pm Halifax Support Group for People Who Stutter
The Halifax Support Group for People Who Stutter takes place on the first and third Wednesdays of most months. Please contact the group’s facilitator, Alison Thompson, to find out about meeting location, and to ensure the group is meeting this month: Email: alison.thompson@dal.ca Phone: (902) 494-6421 Instructor |
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10:00 am Grant Writing Workshop
“Seeking Approval” – Successful Grant Proposal Writing Steps and Strategies Grants from institutional sources – government agencies, foundations, service clubs, associations and the like – are a major revenue source for charities and non-profit groups striving to jumpstart new programs or strengthen existing services. Yet the process of researching granting sources and developing compelling proposals can be a mysterious and frustrating quest for many charities. All too frequently applicant organizations become discouraged by complex and voluminous procedures, heightened competition for the same pool of funds and the excruciating wait for what they hope is a positive response from the decision-makers. Equally frustrating are the overwhelming accountability and reporting procedures, the seemingly repetitive questions posed in each application, and the arduous search for granting sources that fund operating expenses. As challenging as it initially appears, writing and developing effective and results-oriented grant proposals is a skill that non-profit staff members and volunteers can attain proficiency. By engaging in a series of interactive exercises, workshop participants will learn how to identify high-percentage granting opportunities and construct fluid and persuasive cases for support. Building a rapport with the “point people” from granting agencies and understanding the motivations of decision-makers are crucial subjects that will be covered in this presentation. Most importantly, participants will experience a greater sense of confidence and become firmly acquainted with methods to procure the funds and resources that will enable their respective organizations to make significant progress towards achieving their missions. Among the lessons that participants will learn through this interactive session: • How to construct a compelling, concise case for support that will serve as the template for most institutional grant proposals; THREE (3) AVAILABLE DATES: BRIDGEWATER 1) Monday, May 13th, 2013, Bridgewater Hotel, Main Boardroom, 35 High Street, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. DARTMOUTH 2) Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 & Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, Burnside Hotel, Conference Room 1, 739 Windmill Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, PRESENTER: Mike Paquet, Principal, People First Resource Development TARGET AUDIENCE: Staff, board members and volunteers from small to large non-profit organizations. During his 20-year career in fund development, Mike Paquet has helped several community-based and grassroots non-profit groups throughout Southern Ontario to implement long-term sustainable fundraising and resource development programs. Driven by the concept that “people give to people”, Mike has enabled several organizations to discover the enormous potential of major gift fundraising. Currently, Mike is the Principal of People First Resource Development and remains steadfastly committed to guiding non-profit groups towards long-term viability by emphasizing the importance of cultivating strong relations with individual and institutional donors in the community. COST: $120.00 (Lunch, coffee, tea and refreshments are included. Payment may be made by cash or cheque). Please make cheques payable to “People First Resource Development”. TO REGISTER: Call to reserve your space at (905) 318-6130. You may also reserve your space by sending an email to the attention of Mike Paquet at peoplefirstrd@cogeco.ca . Visit our new website at www.peoplefirstrd.com For those who wish to register by mail, would you please submit payment to: People First Resource Development Location Instructor |
8:30 am Managing Behaviours in Youth
Click here for more information Location Instructor 10:00 am Grant Writing Workshop
“Seeking Approval” – Successful Grant Proposal Writing Steps and Strategies Grants from institutional sources – government agencies, foundations, service clubs, associations and the like – are a major revenue source for charities and non-profit groups striving to jumpstart new programs or strengthen existing services. Yet the process of researching granting sources and developing compelling proposals can be a mysterious and frustrating quest for many charities. All too frequently applicant organizations become discouraged by complex and voluminous procedures, heightened competition for the same pool of funds and the excruciating wait for what they hope is a positive response from the decision-makers. Equally frustrating are the overwhelming accountability and reporting procedures, the seemingly repetitive questions posed in each application, and the arduous search for granting sources that fund operating expenses. As challenging as it initially appears, writing and developing effective and results-oriented grant proposals is a skill that non-profit staff members and volunteers can attain proficiency. By engaging in a series of interactive exercises, workshop participants will learn how to identify high-percentage granting opportunities and construct fluid and persuasive cases for support. Building a rapport with the “point people” from granting agencies and understanding the motivations of decision-makers are crucial subjects that will be covered in this presentation. Most importantly, participants will experience a greater sense of confidence and become firmly acquainted with methods to procure the funds and resources that will enable their respective organizations to make significant progress towards achieving their missions. Among the lessons that participants will learn through this interactive session: • How to construct a compelling, concise case for support that will serve as the template for most institutional grant proposals; THREE (3) AVAILABLE DATES: BRIDGEWATER 1) Monday, May 13th, 2013, Bridgewater Hotel, Main Boardroom, 35 High Street, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. DARTMOUTH 2) Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 & Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, Burnside Hotel, Conference Room 1, 739 Windmill Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, PRESENTER: Mike Paquet, Principal, People First Resource Development TARGET AUDIENCE: Staff, board members and volunteers from small to large non-profit organizations. During his 20-year career in fund development, Mike Paquet has helped several community-based and grassroots non-profit groups throughout Southern Ontario to implement long-term sustainable fundraising and resource development programs. Driven by the concept that “people give to people”, Mike has enabled several organizations to discover the enormous potential of major gift fundraising. Currently, Mike is the Principal of People First Resource Development and remains steadfastly committed to guiding non-profit groups towards long-term viability by emphasizing the importance of cultivating strong relations with individual and institutional donors in the community. COST: $120.00 (Lunch, coffee, tea and refreshments are included. Payment may be made by cash or cheque). Please make cheques payable to “People First Resource Development”. TO REGISTER: Call to reserve your space at (905) 318-6130. You may also reserve your space by sending an email to the attention of Mike Paquet at peoplefirstrd@cogeco.ca . Visit our new website at www.peoplefirstrd.com For those who wish to register by mail, would you please submit payment to: People First Resource Development Location Instructor |
7:00 pm Halifax Support Group for People Who Stutter
The Halifax Support Group for People Who Stutter takes place on the first and third Wednesdays of most months. Please contact the group’s facilitator, Alison Thompson, to find out about meeting location, and to ensure the group is meeting this month: Email: alison.thompson@dal.ca Phone: (902) 494-6421 Instructor 10:00 am Grant Writing Workshop
“Seeking Approval” – Successful Grant Proposal Writing Steps and Strategies Grants from institutional sources – government agencies, foundations, service clubs, associations and the like – are a major revenue source for charities and non-profit groups striving to jumpstart new programs or strengthen existing services. Yet the process of researching granting sources and developing compelling proposals can be a mysterious and frustrating quest for many charities. All too frequently applicant organizations become discouraged by complex and voluminous procedures, heightened competition for the same pool of funds and the excruciating wait for what they hope is a positive response from the decision-makers. Equally frustrating are the overwhelming accountability and reporting procedures, the seemingly repetitive questions posed in each application, and the arduous search for granting sources that fund operating expenses. As challenging as it initially appears, writing and developing effective and results-oriented grant proposals is a skill that non-profit staff members and volunteers can attain proficiency. By engaging in a series of interactive exercises, workshop participants will learn how to identify high-percentage granting opportunities and construct fluid and persuasive cases for support. Building a rapport with the “point people” from granting agencies and understanding the motivations of decision-makers are crucial subjects that will be covered in this presentation. Most importantly, participants will experience a greater sense of confidence and become firmly acquainted with methods to procure the funds and resources that will enable their respective organizations to make significant progress towards achieving their missions. Among the lessons that participants will learn through this interactive session: • How to construct a compelling, concise case for support that will serve as the template for most institutional grant proposals; THREE (3) AVAILABLE DATES: BRIDGEWATER 1) Monday, May 13th, 2013, Bridgewater Hotel, Main Boardroom, 35 High Street, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. DARTMOUTH 2) Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 & Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, Burnside Hotel, Conference Room 1, 739 Windmill Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, PRESENTER: Mike Paquet, Principal, People First Resource Development TARGET AUDIENCE: Staff, board members and volunteers from small to large non-profit organizations. During his 20-year career in fund development, Mike Paquet has helped several community-based and grassroots non-profit groups throughout Southern Ontario to implement long-term sustainable fundraising and resource development programs. Driven by the concept that “people give to people”, Mike has enabled several organizations to discover the enormous potential of major gift fundraising. Currently, Mike is the Principal of People First Resource Development and remains steadfastly committed to guiding non-profit groups towards long-term viability by emphasizing the importance of cultivating strong relations with individual and institutional donors in the community. COST: $120.00 (Lunch, coffee, tea and refreshments are included. Payment may be made by cash or cheque). Please make cheques payable to “People First Resource Development”. TO REGISTER: Call to reserve your space at (905) 318-6130. You may also reserve your space by sending an email to the attention of Mike Paquet at peoplefirstrd@cogeco.ca . Visit our new website at www.peoplefirstrd.com For those who wish to register by mail, would you please submit payment to: People First Resource Development Location Instructor |
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6:30 pm Nova Scotia Aphasia Association Expressive Cafe
Bring a poem or song to read.
If you feel creative write a poem to read to us!
Take your nomination forms to the Expressive Cafe….1 month before Director elections at the Annual General Meeting in June!! Click here to download nominations forms.
Tea and sweets.
This message was written by Judy Arbique, who has aphasia as a result of a stroke.
Aphasia causes difficulties with language processing and writing. If you have difficulty understanding any of the above content, please contact Judy and let her know. Thank you! Location |
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10:00 am SHANS AGM
Click here to view the attached agenda for our upcoming AGM on May 25, 2013 from 10am-1pm at Dalhousie’s School of Human Communication Disorders. If you are not available to join the AGM in person, you can attend online. You can choose to hear the audio for this meeting either through your computer speakers or by dialing the following conference call information with your phone: Conference Call: Toll Number: 213-416-1560 | Attendee Access Code: 312 893 533 View the meeting online. Please click here to join this meeting Link not working? Copy the following URL into your browser: http://www.anymeeting.com/ Location |
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Deadline to submit for CASLPA Clinical Research Grants
CASLPA’s Clinical Research Grants program is part of our commitment to increase the clinical evidence base in the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology. The due date for the next round of CRGs is May 31, 2013. Click here to learn more about our grants and to download the application form. Looking for tips on how to develop a strong grant proposal? The following documents may be helpful to you: Informatics Research Proposal by Alex Lascarides How to Write a Research Proposal by Paul T. P. Wong, PhD, C. Psych Mentorship Program for CASLPA CRGs |
