BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//IONS - Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia - ECPv6.9.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:IONS - Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for IONS - Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20220313T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20221106T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20230312T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20231105T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20240310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20241103T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Glace_Bay BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20220313T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20221106T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20230312T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20231105T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20240310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20241103T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250529T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250529T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125445 CREATED:20241115T002327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T050805Z UID:10000313-1748520000-1748523600@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:May 2025: ED Connections DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 29th for ED Connections!\n\n\nYou’re invited to the Connections Peer-to-Peer Networking with EDs\nJoin us virtually on May 29th from 12:00pm-1:00pm\n \nWhat is ED ConnectIONS?\nHolding spaces for collaboration and connection are core to our work at IONS. ED ConnectIONS are monthly virtual sessions to help facilitate relationship development and peer-to-peer learning for senior leaders across the Community Impact Sector. The focus is on relationship development and co-learning\, with lots of space for interactive discussion. \nTopics vary based on interest. There’s no need to prepare in advance and the atmosphere will be informal with lots of space to share. \nThese Ed ConnectIONS sessions stand alone- you can attend one or all of them! \n\n\nWho should attend this session? \nThis space is reserved for Executive Directors only (or the most senior person in the organization with alternate title such as General Manager\, CEO etc.). \n \nWe hope you will join us in conversation!\nSign up for the ED ConnectIONS newsletter to get tailored thought pieces\, resources\, and session information directly to your inbox. URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/may-2025-ed-connections/ CATEGORIES:IONS Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/8eb5cc05e57c40f4e9af5b568abd0215.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250424T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250424T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125445 CREATED:20241115T002325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T050804Z UID:10000312-1745496000-1745499600@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:April 2025: ED Connections DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 24th for ED Connections!\n\n\nYou’re invited to the Connections Peer-to-Peer Networking with EDs\nJoin us virtually on April 24th from 12:00pm-1:00pm\n \nWhat is ED ConnectIONS?\nHolding spaces for collaboration and connection are core to our work at IONS. ED ConnectIONS are monthly virtual sessions to help facilitate relationship development and peer-to-peer learning for senior leaders across the Community Impact Sector. The focus is on relationship development and co-learning\, with lots of space for interactive discussion. \nTopics vary based on interest. There’s no need to prepare in advance and the atmosphere will be informal with lots of space to share. \nThese Ed ConnectIONS sessions stand alone- you can attend one or all of them! \n\n\nWho should attend this session? \nThis space is reserved for Executive Directors only (or the most senior person in the organization with alternate title such as General Manager\, CEO etc.). \n \nWe hope you will join us in conversation!\nSign up for the ED ConnectIONS newsletter to get tailored thought pieces\, resources\, and session information directly to your inbox. URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/april-2025-ed-connections/ CATEGORIES:IONS Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/9fcf86f46ca0e83e3b3a91ab21f0e1cd.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250327T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250327T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125445 CREATED:20241115T002324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T050803Z UID:10000311-1743076800-1743080400@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:March 2025: ED Connections DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 27th for ED Connections!\n\n\nYou’re invited to the Connections Peer-to-Peer Networking with EDs\nJoin us virtually on March 27th from 12:00pm-1:00pm\n \nWhat is ED ConnectIONS?\nHolding spaces for collaboration and connection are core to our work at IONS. ED ConnectIONS are monthly virtual sessions to help facilitate relationship development and peer-to-peer learning for senior leaders across the Community Impact Sector. The focus is on relationship development and co-learning\, with lots of space for interactive discussion. \nTopics vary based on interest. There’s no need to prepare in advance and the atmosphere will be informal with lots of space to share. \nThese Ed ConnectIONS sessions stand alone- you can attend one or all of them! \n\n\nWho should attend this session? \nThis space is reserved for Executive Directors only (or the most senior person in the organization with alternate title such as General Manager\, CEO etc.). \n \nWe hope you will join us in conversation!\nSign up for the ED ConnectIONS newsletter to get tailored thought pieces\, resources\, and session information directly to your inbox. URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/march-2025-ed-connections/ CATEGORIES:IONS Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/4e15c437356245e877bc61a20d63d7e2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250227T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250227T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125445 CREATED:20241115T002322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T050802Z UID:10000310-1740657600-1740661200@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:February 2025: ED Connections DESCRIPTION:Join us on February 27th for ED Connections!\n\n\nYou’re invited to the Connections Peer-to-Peer Networking with EDs\nJoin us virtually on February 27th from 12:00pm-1:00pm\n \nWhat is ED ConnectIONS?\nHolding spaces for collaboration and connection are core to our work at IONS. ED ConnectIONS are monthly virtual sessions to help facilitate relationship development and peer-to-peer learning for senior leaders across the Community Impact Sector. The focus is on relationship development and co-learning\, with lots of space for interactive discussion. \nTopics vary based on interest. There’s no need to prepare in advance and the atmosphere will be informal with lots of space to share. \nThese Ed ConnectIONS sessions stand alone- you can attend one or all of them! \n\n\nWho should attend this session? \nThis space is reserved for Executive Directors only (or the most senior person in the organization with alternate title such as General Manager\, CEO etc.). \n \nWe hope you will join us in conversation!\nSign up for the ED ConnectIONS newsletter to get tailored thought pieces\, resources\, and session information directly to your inbox. URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/february-2025-ed-connections/ CATEGORIES:IONS Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/aa5f9471906c860bd6e66e82977a0e7f.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250130T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125445 CREATED:20241115T002320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T150638Z UID:10000309-1738238400-1738242000@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:January 2025: ED Connections DESCRIPTION:Join us on January 30th for ED Connections!\n\n\nYou’re invited to the Connections Peer-to-Peer Networking with EDs\nJoin us virtually on January 30th from 12:00pm-1:00pm\n \nWhat is ED ConnectIONS?\nHolding spaces for collaboration and connection are core to our work at IONS. ED ConnectIONS are monthly virtual sessions to help facilitate relationship development and peer-to-peer learning for senior leaders across the Community Impact Sector. The focus is on relationship development and co-learning\, with lots of space for interactive discussion. \nTopics vary based on interest. There’s no need to prepare in advance and the atmosphere will be informal with lots of space to share. \nThese Ed ConnectIONS sessions stand alone- you can attend one or all of them! \n\n\nWho should attend this session? \nThis space is reserved for Executive Directors only (or the most senior person in the organization with alternate title such as General Manager\, CEO etc.). \n \nWe hope you will join us in conversation!\nSign up for the ED ConnectIONS newsletter to get tailored thought pieces\, resources\, and session information directly to your inbox. URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/january-2025-ed-connections/ CATEGORIES:IONS Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/64918641a533b70e385f1f3cfce2190c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241128T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125445 CREATED:20241107T000820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T174830Z UID:10000308-1732795200-1732798800@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:November 2024: ED Connections DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 28th for ED Connections: Pathway to Actions!\n\n\nYou’re invited to the Connections Peer-to-Peer Networking with EDs\nJoin us virtually on November 28th from 12:00pm-1:00pm\nSession topic: Pathway to Actions \n \nWhat is ED ConnectIONS?\nHolding spaces for collaboration and connection are core to our work at IONS. ED ConnectIONS are monthly virtual sessions to help facilitate relationship development and peer-to-peer learning for senior leaders across the Community Impact Sector. The focus is on relationship development and co-learning\, with lots of space for interactive discussion. \nTopics vary based on interest. There’s no need to prepare in advance and the atmosphere will be informal with lots of space to share. \nThese Ed ConnectIONS sessions stand alone- you can attend one or all of them! \n\n\nWho should attend this session? \nThis space is reserved for Executive Directors only (or the most senior person in the organization with alternate title such as General Manager\, CEO etc.). \n \nWe hope you will join us in conversation!\n \nSign up for the ED ConnectIONS newsletter to get tailored thought pieces\, resources\, and session information directly to your inbox. URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/november-2024-ed-connections/ CATEGORIES:IONS Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/9af04351d14c54549aa03763164fb6cb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241112T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241112T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125445 CREATED:20241010T200814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T002309Z UID:10000307-1731402000-1731427200@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:Community Gathering: Advancing Equity and Justice DESCRIPTION:A gathering for Community Impact leaders to connect\, learn\, and share strategies to advance equity and justice in their organizations.\n\n\nCommunity Gathering: Advancing Equity and Justice\n\nAre you a champion for justice and equity and reimaging work in your organization? Join IONS and other impact organizations (non-profits) to connect\, co-learn and collaborate on challenges\, strategies and tools to advance equity and justice in your organization. \nIn partnership with the Community Impact Sector and Communties\, Culture\, Tourism\, and Heritage (CCTH)\, IONS has developed “Pathway to Actions”\, an accessible navigation to tools and resources to support organizations in growing their knowledge\, shifting mindsets\, and moving to action. The Pathway to Actions survey can help you navigate tools and resources to support your organization in growing knowledge\, shifting mindsets\, and moving to action – based on where you are in your journey. \nAt this gathering\, impact organizations will be invited to connect\, learn and share resources and strategies for advancing equity and justice. \n \nIn advance of the session: If you’re able\, we ask you to spend 15-30 minutes taking the Pathway to Actions survey. The survey will walk you through 12 scenario-based questions\, and then offer you an organizational persona and curated resources that are aimed at growing knowledge\, shifting mindsets and moving to action – based on where you are at in your equity and justice journey.\n\nThe organizational personas were created through community research with impact organizations in Mi’kma’ki. They outline common motivations\, needs\, and barriers faced in this work. The gathering will provide an opportunity for you to explore these topics with others in the sector\, to connect and learn from impact leaders who are moving through their journey\, and to share resources that facilitate actin in communities. \n \nOutcomes:\n\n\nIdentify where your organization is on its equity and justice journey\nConnect and learn with other community impact organizations about how to move forward in your next steps for your equity and inclusion journey\nAccess language and resources to facilitate further dialogue and action in your organization about your equity and justice work\n\n \nAccessibility Information\nThe Eventbrite registration has a section to fill out accessibility needs or requests. Please indicate any accessibility needs you may have in your Eventbrite registration form. If you have general questions or concerns related to accessibility\, please contact our IONS Operations Coordinator\, Jeanine Kazungu – jeanine@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com. \n \nMasking and COVID-19 Considerations\nWe will not be requiring the use of masks at the event\, but encourage wearing a mask if that is preferable or comfortable for you. Please reconsider your attendance if you are feeling unwell in order to protect the health of our community. URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/community-gathering-advancing-equity-and-justice-2/ LOCATION:Mahone Bay Centre\, 45 School St\, Mahone Bay\, NS\, B0J 2E0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/eac0c9ed10c8b5f85846988d50944507.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20241106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20241106T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125445 CREATED:20241007T192302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T000850Z UID:10000306-1730883600-1730908800@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:Community Gathering: Advancing Equity and Justice DESCRIPTION:A gathering for Community Impact leaders to connect\, learn\, and share strategies to advance equity and justice in their organizations.\n\n\nCommunity Gathering: Advancing Equity and Justice\n\nAre you a champion for justice and equity and reimaging work in your organization? Join IONS and other impact organizations (non-profits) to connect\, co-learn and collaborate on challenges\, strategies and tools to advance equity and justice in your organization. \nIn partnership with the Community Impact Sector and Communties\, Culture\, Tourism\, and Heritage (CCTH)\, IONS has developed “Pathway to Actions”\, an accessible navigation to tools and resources to support organizations in growing their knowledge\, shifting mindsets\, and moving to action. The Pathway to Actions survey can help you navigate tools and resources to support your organization in growing knowledge\, shifting mindsets\, and moving to action – based on where you are in your journey. \nAt this gathering\, impact organizations will be invited to connect\, learn and share resources and strategies for advancing equity and justice. \n \nIn advance of the session: If you’re able\, we ask you to spend 15-30 minutes taking the Pathway to Actions survey. The survey will walk you through 12 scenario-based questions\, and then offer you an organizational persona and curated resources that are aimed at growing knowledge\, shifting mindsets and moving to action – based on where you are at in your equity and justice journey.\n\nThe organizational personas were created through community research with impact organizations in Mi’kma’ki. They outline common motivations\, needs\, and barriers faced in this work. The gathering will provide an opportunity for you to explore these topics with others in the sector\, to connect and learn from impact leaders who are moving through their journey\, and to share resources that facilitate actin in communities. \n \nOutcomes:\n\n\nIdentify where your organization is on its equity and justice journey\nConnect and learn with other community impact organizations about how to move forward in your next steps for your equity and inclusion journey\nAccess language and resources to facilitate further dialogue and action in your organization about your equity and justice work\n\n \nAccessibility Information\nThe Eventbrite registration has a section to fill out accessibility needs or requests. Please indicate any accessibility needs you may have in your Eventbrite registration form. If you have general questions or concerns related to accessibility\, please contact our IONS Operations Coordinator\, Jeanine Kazungu – jeanine@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com. \n \nMasking and COVID-19 Considerations\nWe will not be requiring the use of masks at the event\, but encourage wearing a mask if that is preferable or comfortable for you. Please reconsider your attendance if you are feeling unwell in order to protect the health of our community. URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/community-gathering-advancing-equity-and-justice/ LOCATION:Eltuek Arts Centre\, 170 George Street\, #Suite 313\, Sydney\, NS\, B1P 1J2\, Canada CATEGORIES:IONS Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/76c9ccb834be5f735a0888f0a43e0e91.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20240513T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20240514T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125445 CREATED:20240402T143649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T143902Z UID:10000301-1715587200-1715695200@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:IONS Exchange 2024 DESCRIPTION:IONS Exchange is a two-day gathering for people in the Community Impact sector in Nova Scotia to learn together and celebrate the work we do\n\n\nIONS Exchange 2024: Reciprocity in Practice\n  \nWe’re holding space for people to come together\, rest\, connect with each other\, and share ideas with the intention of tapping into the creative energy and inspiration needed to break the status quo. We hear you: current systems and structures in the Community Impact (Nonprofit) Sector can make it hard to support our communities and ourselves; you’re feeling isolated\, disconnected\, and burnt out. You do the often undervalued yet critical work to make a positive impact in your communities – but where is the space to slow down\, recharge\, and get energized by what’s possible. \nIONS Exchange is a two-day gathering that offers an opportunity for the people working and volunteering in the sector to be in community together\, learn from Indigenous knowledge holders\, gain new tools and ideas\, and celebrate the work we are doing for our communities. \nExchange speaks to the intentional design of the event\, which will encourage relationship development and reciprocal knowledge sharing. This gathering is meant to give space to develop meaningful relationships within our network\, learn about and offer promising practices and resources to support our work\, and provide a sense of rest\, unity\, and empowerment to lift the spirit. IONS Exchange will offer a variety of ways and activities for people to learn\, create\, inspire\, and connect. \nTo learn more about the event details\, please visit exchangens.ca \n  \nIONS Exchange Stipend\nOur desire is for Exchange to be accessible to people working in the Community Impact Sector\, especially those from Equity Deserving Communities. We have a limited number of Stipends available to cover registration\, travel\, and/or accommodations – these are given through an application process based on need and number. \nWe wish for the diversity of our sector to be reflected in the attendance of this event. We recognize the disproportionate barriers in particular to Indigenous\, Black\, and Racialized participants to engage in events such as Exchange\, as well as members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ and disability communities. Thus\, we are prioritizing removing financial barriers for people from these Equity Deserving Communities to encourage the conditions for greater exchange and relationship building between people from different parts of our sector. \nTo apply for an IONS Exchange Stipend please fill out the following online form. \nPlease note\, we will only be accepting applications for Stipends until Monday\, April 8\, at 12pm noon. This is so that we have time to organize and communicate about the stipends to applicants\, and people can make decisions about attendance and travel. We may accept and approve stipend applications on a rolling basis. \n  \nAccessibility Information\nThe Eventbrite registration has a section to fill out accessibility needs or requests. Please indicate any accessibility needs you may have in your Eventbrite registration form. If you have general questions or concerns related to accessibility\, please contact IONS Engagement Lead Clary Chambers – clary@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com. We wish to support participants and remove barriers to participation as much as possible – we have some funding to cover additional accessibility costs on a case-by-case basis. \nEvent Details and Location Feautures\nTo learn more about the event and facility features\, please visit exchangens.ca \n  \nMasking and COVID-19 Considerations\nWe will not be requiring the use of masks at the event\, but encourage wearing a mask if that is preferable or comfortable for you. Please reconsider your attendance if you are feeling unwell in order to protect the health of our community. \n  URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/ions-exchange-2024/ LOCATION:Membertou Trade & Convention Centre\, 50 Mailliard St\, Klooskap C&D\, Membertou\, NS\, B1S 3W3\, Canada CATEGORIES:IONS Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/36424dcc1bb39e822c6c5a230e0499d9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240320T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240320T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125445 CREATED:20240213T142228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T142801Z UID:10000298-1710939600-1710950400@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:Antigonish Community Conversations: Creating Welcoming Workplaces DESCRIPTION:Join Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) for a community conversation in Nova Scotia’s Antigonish area\n\n\nCommunity Conversations: Community Conversations: Creating Welcoming Workplaces\n  \nJoin Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) for a community conversation! \nThis event will provide a chance to connect impact organizations (nonprofits and charities)\, learn about how IONS defines “Welcoming Workplaces” and why they are important\, and leave with some resources and next steps to help you make your organization more welcoming. \nBecoming a Welcoming Workplace is not something that can happen overnight. It requires time\, conversation\, and intentional effort from all levels of your organization – from the board to your volunteers and everyone in between. We hope to support organizations to identify what is needed to create a workplace that is welcoming for them by sharing our story\, best practices we have found\, and providing tools to support the work needed. \nThis workshop is for you if you work in the Community Impact Sector (non-profit sector)\, are an existing or new organization\, and are looking for a chance to spend some time in the community to recharge\, learn and share experiences\, and think about how equitable policies lead to more impact. \nPart of the event will be small table activities\, allowing you to dive into questions\, idea sharing\, and conversations that you may have on what it means to create a welcoming workplace. \nThe work you do is essential – your voices matter\, and we know that this work is hard. This session is also meant to be collaborative\, energizing\, and a helpful next step forward! \n  \nParticipants will leave with:\n\nA deeper understanding of how to define welcoming workplaces\nExamples of activities and changes that they are already doing (or can be doing in the short term) to move toward this change\nMore clearly articulated needs of your own organization regarding creating a welcoming environment\nKnowledge sharing and strengthened relationships with your peers in Nova Scotia’s Community Impact Sector\nAn invitation to become more connected with IONS on work that supports our collective capacity and voice\n\nNote: Registration opens at 12:30 and we hope to start promptly at 1pm. Coffee\, tea and snacks will be provided. \n  \nMasking and COVID-19 Considerations\nWith the winter season upon us it is no surprise that COVID\, colds and illnesses are on the rise. We want everyone to walk away from this event healthy. All the IONS team will be wearing masks at the event and strongly encourage you to wear masks at the session so that we can continue to safely be in community with each other. N95 Masks will be available at the event. We will have to-go containers for food so that you can bring the food with you if you prefer to eat it outside of the space. Please reach out to us at clary@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com if you have any questions\, suggestions or concerns. \n  \nAccessibility Information\nThe Eventbrite registration has a section to fill out any accessibility needs or requests. The rental spaces aren’t completely accessible but we will soon have a list of accessibility considerations of the space for folks to be able to make the decision if this space will be accessible to them. If you have any further questions or needs please reach out to Clary Chambers\, Engagement Lead – clary@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com 613-850-2527 \n  \nEvent Location Images\n\n\n\nEquipment and Facility Features: \n· Accessible\, family\, and gendered bathrooms \n· Access to the bus route \n· Limited parking available at the building \n· Street parking and close parking available at the venue \n\n\n\nMain entrence to the building has stairs – we are told by the Libary staff there is an accessible entrence further from the main doors. More details to come. URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/antigonish-community-conversations-creating-welcoming-workplaces/ LOCATION:People’s Place Library\, 283 Main Street\, #room 123\, Antigonish\, NS\, B2G 2C3\, Canada CATEGORIES:IONS Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/d2d9251d9f8d3d6fb8338f578be0f461.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240319T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240319T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125445 CREATED:20240213T142253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T142830Z UID:10000299-1710853200-1710864000@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:New Glasgow Community Conversations: Creating Welcoming Workplaces DESCRIPTION:Join Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) for a community conversation in Nova Scotia’s New Glasgow at Ignite Atlantic\n\n\nCommunity Conversations: Community Conversations: Creating Welcoming Workplaces\n  \nJoin Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) for a community conversation! \nThis event will provide a chance to connect impact organizations (non-profits and charities)\, learn about how IONS defines “Welcoming Workplaces” and why they are important\, and leave with some resources and next steps to help you make your organization more welcoming. \nBecoming a Welcoming Workplace is not something that can happen overnight. It requires time\, conversation\, and intentional effort from all levels of your organization – from the board to your volunteers and everyone in between. We hope to support organizations to identify what is needed to create a workplace that is welcoming for them by sharing our story\, best practices we have found\, and providing tools to support the work needed. \nThis workshop is for you if you work in the Community Impact Sector (non-profit sector)\, are an existing or new organization\, and are looking for a chance to spend some time in the community to recharge\, learn and share experiences\, and think about how equitable policies lead to more impact. \nPart of the event will be small table activities\, allowing you to dive into questions\, idea sharing\, and conversations that you may have on what it means to create a welcoming workplace. \nThe work you do is essential – your voices matter\, and we know that this work is hard. This session is also meant to be collaborative\, energizing\, and a helpful next step forward! \n  \nParticipants will leave with:\n\nA deeper understanding of how to define welcoming workplaces\nExamples of activities and changes that they are already doing (or can be doing in the short term) to move toward this change\nMore clearly articulated needs of your own organization regarding creating a welcoming environment\nKnowledge sharing and strengthened relationships with your peers in Nova Scotia’s Community Impact Sector\nAn invitation to become more connected with IONS on work that supports our collective capacity and voice\n\n  \nNote: Registration opens at 12:30 and we hope to start promptly at 1pm. Coffee\, tea and snacks will be provided. \n  \nMasking and COVID-19 Considerations\nWith the winter season upon us it is no surprise that COVID\, colds and illnesses are on the rise. We want everyone to walk away from this event healthy. All the IONS team will be wearing masks at the event and strongly encourage you to wear masks at the session so that we can continue to safely be in community with each other. N95 Masks will be available at the event. We will have to-go containers for food so that you can bring the food with you if you prefer to eat it outside of the space. Please reach out to us at clary@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com if you have any questions\, suggestions or concerns. \n  \nAccessibility Information\nThe Eventbrite registration has a section to fill out any accessibility needs or requests. The rental spaces aren’t completely accessible but we will soon have a list of accessibility considerations of the space for folks to be able to make the decision if this space will be accessible to them. If you have any further questions or needs please reach out to Clary Chambers\, Engagement Lead – clary@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com 613-850-2527 \n  \nEvent Location Image\nIgnight Atlantic – Auditorium \n\n\n\nEquipment and Facility Features that we’ve been made aware of: \n· Wheelchair accessible venue \n· Accessible and gender-neutral bathrooms \n· Access to the bus route \n· Lots of parking available at the building \n· Public parking available at a short walk away URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/new-glasgow-community-conversations-creating-welcoming-workplaces/ LOCATION:IGNITE Atlantic\, 345 Temperance Street\, New Glasgow\, NS\, B2H 3P7\, Canada CATEGORIES:IONS Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/388badf0a91d39d8025a1cfd61214526.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231123T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231123T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125445 CREATED:20231107T153622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T153824Z UID:10000296-1700744400-1700757000@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:Community Conversations: Let's Talk Equitable Policy - West Hants DESCRIPTION:Join Homeless No More and Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) for a community conversation in Nova Scotia’s Valley Region!\n\n\nCommunity Conversations: Let’s Talk Equitable Policy\nJoin Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) and Homeless No More for a community conversation! \nThis event will provide a chance to connect impact organizations (nonprofits and charities)\, learn about justice and equity-informed organizational policy development\, and leave with resources. \nBuilding and reviewing policies can be a challenge. And it takes time. We hope to support organizations get ahead on proactive policy development\, implement trust-based approaches\, and provide examples of how to create policies with a justice and equity lens. \nThis workshop is for you if you work in the Community Impact Sector (non-profit sector)\, are an existing or new organization\, and are looking for a chance to spend some time in the community to recharge\, learn and share experiences\, and think about how equitable policies lead to more impact. \nPart of the event will be a World Café Style facilitation\, allowing you to dive into questions\, idea sharing\, and conversations that you may have on policy revisions and development. \nThe work you do is essential – your voices matter\, and we know that this work is hard. This session is also meant to be collaborative\, energizing\, and a helpful next step forward! \nParticipants will leave with:\n\nA deeper understanding of how to approach building justice and equity into organizational policies\nExamples of board approved policies from IONS\, and some information from IONS about our policy development experiences\nMore clearly articulated needs of your own organization regarding organizational policies and related topics\nKnowledge sharing and strengthened relationships with your peers in Nova Scotia’s Community Impact Sector\nAn invitation to become more connected with IONS and Homeless No More on work that supports our collective capacity and voice\n\nNote: Coffee\, Tea and snacks will be provided\, with a catered meal to follow. \nMasking and COVID-19 Considerations\nWith the fall season upon us it is no surprise that COVID\, colds and illnesses are on the rise. We want everyone to walk away from this event healthy. All the IONS team will be wearing masks at the event and strongly encourage you to wear masks at the session so that we can still continue to safely be in community with eachother. N95 Masks will be available at the event. We will have to-go containers for food so that you can bring the food with you if you prefer to eat it outside of the space. Please reach out to us at clary@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com if you have any questions\, suggestions or concerns. \nAccessibility Information\nThe Eventbrite registration has a section to fill out any accessibility needs or requests. The rental spaces aren’t completely accessible but we will soon have a list of accessibility considerations of the space for folks to be able to make the decision if this space will be accessible to them. If you have any further questions or needs please reach out to Clary Chambers\, Engagement Lead – clary@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com 613-850-2527 URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/community-conversations-lets-talk-equitable-policy-west-hants/ LOCATION:Three Mile Plains Community Hall\, 4474 Evangeline Trail\, Windsor\, NS\, B0N 2T0\, Canada CATEGORIES:IONS Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/d81032e5cd534d0125ad3bc370b387a4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231122T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125445 CREATED:20231107T153536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T153536Z UID:10000295-1700658000-1700670600@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:Community Conversations: Let's Talk Equitable Policy - Digby DESCRIPTION:Join Homeless No More and Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) for a community conversation in Nova Scotia’s Valley Region!\n\n\nCommunity Conversations: Let’s Talk Equitable Policy\nJoin Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) and Homeless No More for a community conversation! \nThis event will provide a chance to connect impact organizations (nonprofits and charities)\, learn about justice and equity-informed organizational policy development\, and leave with resources. \nBuilding and reviewing policies can be a challenge. And it takes time. We hope to support organizations get ahead on proactive policy development\, implement trust-based approaches\, and provide examples of how to create policies with a justice and equity lens. \nThis workshop is for you if you work in the Community Impact Sector (non-profit sector)\, are an existing or new organization\, and are looking for a chance to spend some time in the community to recharge\, learn and share experiences\, and think about how equitable policies lead to more impact. \nPart of the event will be a World Café Style facilitation\, allowing you to dive into questions\, idea sharing\, and conversations that you may have on policy revisions and development. \nThe work you do is essential – your voices matter\, and we know that this work is hard. This session is also meant to be collaborative\, energizing\, and a helpful next step forward! \nParticipants will leave with: \n\nA deeper understanding of how to approach building justice and equity into organizational policies \nExamples of board approved policies from IONS\, and some information from IONS about our policy development experiences \nMore clearly articulated needs of your own organization regarding organizational policies and related topics \nKnowledge sharing and strengthened relationships with your peers in Nova Scotia’s Community Impact Sector \nAn invitation to become more connected with IONS and Homeless No More on work that supports our collective capacity and voice \n\nNote: Coffee\, Tea and snacks will be provided\, with a catered meal to follow. \nMasking and COVID-19 Considerations\nWith the fall season upon us it is no surprise that COVID\, colds and illnesses are on the rise. We want everyone to walk away from this event healthy. All the IONS team will be wearing masks at the event and strongly encourage you to wear masks at the session so that we can still continue to safely be in community with each other. N95 Masks will be available at the event. We will have to-go containers for food so that you can bring the food with you if you prefer to eat it outside of the space. Please reach out to us at clary@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com if you have any questions\, suggestions or concerns. \nAccessibility Information\nThe Eventbrite registration has a section to fill out any accessibility needs or requests. The rental spaces aren’t completely accessible but we will soon have a list of accessibility considerations of the space for folks to be able to make the decision if this space will be accessible to them. If you have any further questions or needs please reach out to Clary Chambers\, Engagement Lead – clary@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com 613-850-2527 URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/community-conversations-lets-talk-equitable-policy-digby/ LOCATION:Digby Pines – Digby Hall Salon B\, 103 Shore Road\, Digby\, NS\, B0V 1A0\, Canada CATEGORIES:IONS Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/e6a830e62ffc7262973db02752075549.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230531T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230531T143000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125445 CREATED:20230327T184331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T125223Z UID:10000288-1685538000-1685543400@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:Pushing the Boundaries of Funding DESCRIPTION:Innovators in the sector who are approaching funding differently will share stories of novel approaches they have tried or observed.\n\n\nFunding Community Impact Series: Session 3\nWhat this session has to offer:\nWhat does innovation look like in the funding environment? What does it look like when people push the boundaries of how funding happens? Innovators in the sector who are approaching funding differently will share stories of novel approaches they have tried or observed. \n \nSeries Description:\nThe Association of Fundraising Professionals\, Nova Scotia Chapter and Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) have a common interest in supporting organizations across the region in accessing the resources they need to have the impact they want. We are coming together to offer a 3-part webinar series\, Funding Community Impact to explore opportunities and barriers faced by organizations. \n \nIn this three part series\, we will hear from experts\, practitioners\, and funders to equip community leaders with a fuller understanding of how funding works\, what gets in the way\, and novel approaches from the field. Join us for some tangible tips\, new ideas\, and a chance to ask some of your burning funding-related questions. \nCheck out registration and info for the rest of the series here: Funding Community Impact – Series Registration \n \nPartners:\nThe Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents more than 30\,000 members in 230+ chapters throughout the world. The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals – promoting high ethical standards in fundraising and working to advance philanthropy through advocacy\, research\, education\, and certification programs. The Nova Scotia Chapter is a volunteer-run organization with a membership of more than 125 fundraising professionals\, volunteers\, students and allied professionals. \n \nImpact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) connects\, supports\, and advocates for Nova Scotia’s Community Impact Sector. Our role is to address sector workforce challenges\, to build capacity within organizations\, and to increase access to expertise\, opportunities\, and resources. \n \nModerator:\nLiz Struijf-Mandishora\, United Way Halifax / AFP \n \nSpeakers:\n\nAnnika Voltan\, Executive Director\, IONS\nSarah Joynt-Bowe (she/they)\, Prosocial Strat\nRichard Bridge\, Strategic and Legal Council\, Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation\nJillian Kilfoil\, Executive Director\, Women’s Network PEI – Wolfpack Funding URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/pushing-the-boundaries-of-funding/ CATEGORIES:IONS Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/aa36fd0a253858c9c412db0f77876b47.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230512T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230512T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125445 CREATED:20230413T095259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T095203Z UID:10000290-1683880200-1683910800@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:Community Impact Sector Day of Recognition 2023 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Community Impact Sector Day of Recognition to celebrate your work with a full day of activities\, performances\, and awards!\n\n\nBelow the Surface: Celebrating the Depth of Impact\nWhat if the Community Impact (Nonprofit) Sector didn’t exist? Programs and services are just the tip of the iceberg. The sector’s role includes trust-building and strengthening social ties\, important advocacy efforts\, therapeutic and wellness supports through arts and recreation\, and giving people the connections and experiences to be able to tap into their whole selves. \nThe sector has long been an incubator for generating ideas for a better Nova Scotia – one that centres relationships\, creativity\, community\, and equity. Innovation comes from a place of trust and knowing what’s needed for those experiencing injustices. \nImpact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) and United Way Halifax\, with support from the Province of Nova Scotia are pleased to present the Community Impact Sector Day of Recognition. This year’s theme\, “Below the Surface: Celebrating the Depth of Impact” recognizes the influence of our work which reaches every corner of Nova Scotia. Our goal is to surface the essential role that impact organizations play in innovating this province\, pushing for change\, and improving collective quality of life. \nPart of shedding light on this depth of impact includes imagining what it would look like if these organizations and groups were absent in society. What would happen? \nOn Friday May 12th\, we’ll be celebrating you and your work with a full day of activities\, performances\, and awards. The morning’s capacity building workshops will focus on how to amplify your stories of impact and how to leverage media to influence change. The afternoon will be hosted by Portia Clark of CBC Information Morning and will feature live art performances and 20 Invisible Champion Awards\, presented by the Bhayana Family Foundation. The event will be hosted in person at the Cedar Event Centre in Halifax and livestreamed across the province. Please join us in recognizing the worth of the Community Impact Sector’s work. \nWe are proud to recognize our supportive sponsors\, the Bhayana Family Foundation\, and the Province of Nova Scotia. \n \nEngaging those in community work from across the province is an important part of celebrating the sector’s collective work. To increase accessibility in attending the in-person event\, we’re happy to offer a number of $150 travel stipends to attendees outside of the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). Stipends will prioritize members of equity-deserving communities living in rural areas. Please fill out the application here to be considered for a stipend: Stipend Application \nFor those who are able and would like to contribute\, Pay it Forward tickets are available to support the travel stipend for members of equity-deserving communities. Pay it Forward tickets are by donation\, and not mandatory in attending the event. To make a donation of any amount\, please select the Pay it Forward ticket option in registration. Thank you! \n \nPlease note\, we are encouraging a maximum of up to 5 attendees per organization to help ensure the event can be shared by a wide variety organizations from across the sector and province. If there are any concerns related to this\, please reach out to hello@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com \n \nUnited Way Halifax and Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) in partnership with the Government of Nova Scotia and the Bhayana Family Foundation hold an annual day of recognition for the community impact sector. The day is proclaimed by the Government of Nova Scotia to bring awareness and recognition to the sector and the crucial work done by so many social impact organizations across the province. The Bhayana Family Foundation initiated the proclamation process in 2019 with United Way Halifax and IONS\, and in 2020 the First Day of Recognition was proclaimed. Additionally\, as part of its national mandate to increase recognition of this important sector\, sponsors 20 Invisible Champion Awards annually that recognize the commitment and impact by nonprofit staff and organizations. They are presented as part of this event.\n\nIf you have any questions about the schedule\, accessibility measures\, the venue\, and/or food options not outlined in the FAQs below\, please write to Michelle—she will be happy to assist you! michellemunro@gmail.com URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/community-impact-sector-day-of-recognition-2023/ LOCATION:Cedar Event Centre\, 111 Clayton Park Drive\, Halifax\, NS\, B3M 1M3\, Canada CATEGORIES:IONS Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/0af5379711744a60385051dc6dfcf1cb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230505T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230505T143000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125445 CREATED:20230428T163754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T095212Z UID:10000291-1683291600-1683297000@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:Ethical Story Building for Narrative Change - Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Explore the fundamentals of narrative change and learn ways to integrate it into strategic plans\, storytelling\, and communications!\n\n\nSeries Description:\nCommunications is a strategic site of intervention for impact organizations (nonprofits and charities). Media\, policymakers\, sector colleagues and the public are all influenced by the dominant\, often harmful\, narratives that shape our work. When we see communications as a tool for change\, not just outreach and awareness\, we can build capacity to shift the conversations that influence our work. This is the work of narrative power building. \nNarrative power is “the ability to create leverage over those who set the incentives\, rules and norms that shape society and human behavior.” (Rashad Robinson\, 2018). When we build this power together\, we interrupt the pervasive narratives that undermine our work towards justice\, equity\, decolonization\, diversity\, and inclusion (JEDDI). \nEthical Story Building for Narrative Change is a two-part training series designed to help equip organizations with the tools to understand and harness narrative power towards social change. Participants will explore the fundamentals of narrative change as a practice and learn tangible ways to integrate it into their strategic planning\, storytelling\, and communications. These interactive sessions will enable organizations to come together and build shared capacity for narrative change. \nAlthough recommended\, if you were unable to attend session 1\, you are still able to register for session 2. \nSession 2: Lived Experience Storytelling\nBuilding on the frameworks and information in the first session\, this session will explore how organizations can uplift lived experience/first voice storytellers through trauma-informed communications. We will bring a clear JEDDI approach to this work to ensure that we interrupt harmful and exploitative storytelling and communications practices and contribute to broader narratives of justice and change. We will explore how lived experience storytelling accelerates narrative change work and how organizations can do it safely. \nParticipants will leave with: \n\nAn understanding of the risks and opportunities of lived experience storytelling\nTools to understand power and authorship \nA practical process for working with storytellers\n\nFacilitated by:\nSarah Joynt-Bowe (she/they) \n\n\n\nSarah is a communications and narrative change strategist with over 15 years of experience developing dynamic\, effective work for organizations in three countries and countless sectors. Over the course of her career\, she has worked across strategic functions from in-house corporate communications to consulting and agency planning. \nShe has proven skills in campaign development\, brand strategy\, qualitative research\, and workshop facilitation with an emphasis on building radical narrative power. Sarah is also an active community organizer working within anti-racist\, abolitionist\, and feminist social movements. URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/ethical-story-building-for-narrative-change-session-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/f0556ca0ceb3dd0e546721e01983bef2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230503T143000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125445 CREATED:20230327T184328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T163705Z UID:10000287-1683118800-1683124200@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:Leveling the Playing Field: Addressing Inequities in the Funding System DESCRIPTION:Speakers with lived experience will discuss the inherent inequities\, signs of change\, and how we can work towards just resourcing.\n\n\nFunding Community Impact Series: Session 2\n\nWhat this session has to offer:\nThe funding environment is not a level playing field. What are the systemic barriers to success in funding? Speakers with lived experience will discuss the inherent inequities\, signs of change\, and how we can work towards just resourcing. \n\nSeries Description:\nThe Association of Fundraising Professionals\, Nova Scotia Chapter and Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) have a common interest in supporting organizations across the region in accessing the resources they need to have the impact they want. We are coming together to offer a 3-part webinar series\, Funding Community Impact to explore opportunities and barriers faced by organizations. \nIn this three part series\, we will hear from experts\, practitioners\, and funders to equip community leaders with a fuller understanding of how funding works\, what gets in the way\, and novel approaches from the field. Join us for some tangible tips\, new ideas\, and a chance to ask some of your burning funding-related questions. \nCheck out registration and info for the rest of the series here: Funding Community Impact – Series Registration \n \nPartners:\nThe Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents more than 30\,000 members in 230+ chapters throughout the world. The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals – promoting high ethical standards in fundraising and working to advance philanthropy through advocacy\, research\, education\, and certification programs. The Nova Scotia Chapter is a volunteer-run organization with a membership of more than 125 fundraising professionals\, volunteers\, students and allied professionals. \n \nImpact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) connects\, supports\, and advocates for Nova Scotia’s Community Impact Sector. Our role is to address sector workforce challenges\, to build capacity within organizations\, and to increase access to expertise\, opportunities\, and resources. \n \nModerator:\nHeather Strickey (King’s-Edgehill / AFP) \nSpeakers:\n\nAnn Silliboy\, Post Secondary Consultant\, MK\n\nCarmel Farahbakhsh (they/them)\, Executive Director\, Youth Project\n\nJoanne Bernard (she/her)\, COO\, Easter Seals URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/leveling-the-playing-field-addressing-inequities-in-the-funding-system/ CATEGORIES:IONS Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/abf88f1914d11dccbc31decc671275eb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230425T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230425T143000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125445 CREATED:20230405T095210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T183714Z UID:10000289-1682427600-1682433000@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:Ethical Story Building for Narrative Change DESCRIPTION:Explore the fundamentals of narrative change and learn ways to integrate it into strategic plans\, storytelling\, and communications!\n\n\nSeries Description:\nCommunications is a strategic site of intervention for impact organizations (nonprofits and charities). Media\, policymakers\, sector colleagues and the public are all influenced by the dominant\, often harmful\, narratives that shape our work. When we see communications as a tool for change\, not just outreach and awareness\, we can build capacity to shift the conversations that influence our work. This is the work of narrative power building. \nNarrative power is “the ability to create leverage over those who set the incentives\, rules and norms that shape society and human behavior.” (Rashad Robinson\, 2018). When we build this power together\, we interrupt the pervasive narratives that undermine our work towards justice\, equity\, decolonization\, diversity\, and inclusion (JEDDI). \nEthical Story Building for Narrative Change is a two-part training series designed to help equip organizations with the tools to understand and harness narrative power towards social change. Participants will explore the fundamentals of narrative change as a practice and learn tangible ways to integrate it into their strategic planning\, storytelling\, and communications. These interactive sessions will enable organizations to come together and build shared capacity for narrative change. \nAlthough not required\, we recommend participants attend both sessions\, to get the most out of the workshop. \n \nSession 1: Building Narrative Power\nThe first session will cover the fundamentals of narrative power building\, the role of storytelling and counternarratives\, navigating misinformation\, and using narrative to further JEDDI (justice\, equity\, decolonization\, diversity\, inclusion) goals. This introduction will challenge you to imagine new narratives rooted in shared values and lived experiences and find allies in your ecosystem to help build systems of solidarity\, support\, and power. \nParticipants will leave with: \n\nA foundational understanding of narrative power building\nSkills to navigate misinformation \nTools to build and understand your narrative ecosystem\n\nSession 2: Lived Experience Storytelling\nBuilding on the frameworks and information in the first session\, this session will explore how organizations can uplift lived experience/first voice storytellers through trauma-informed communications. We will bring a clear JEDDI approach to this work to ensure that we interrupt harmful and exploitative storytelling and communications practices and contribute to broader narratives of justice and change. We will explore how lived experience storytelling accelerates narrative change work and how organizations can do it safely. \nParticipants will leave with: \n\nAn understanding of the risks and opportunities of lived experience storytelling\nTools to understand power and authorship \nA practical process for working with storytellers\n\nFacilitated by:\nSarah Joynt-Bowe (she/they) \n\n\n\nSarah is a communications and narrative change strategist with over 15 years of experience developing dynamic\, effective work for organizations in three countries and countless sectors. Over the course of her career\, she has worked across strategic functions from in-house corporate communications to consulting and agency planning. \nShe has proven skills in campaign development\, brand strategy\, qualitative research\, and workshop facilitation with an emphasis on building radical narrative power. Sarah is also an active community organizer working within anti-racist\, abolitionist\, and feminist social movements. URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/ethical-story-building-for-narrative-change/ CATEGORIES:IONS Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/f0556ca0ceb3dd0e546721e01983bef2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230403T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125445 CREATED:20230315T123346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T095208Z UID:10000286-1680523200-1680526800@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:Social Impact Leaders: Discover Benefits For Your Organization DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for affordable employee group benefit options for your organization? Join us for a lunch and learn to see what fits for you!\n\n\n\nAre you looking for affordable employee group benefit options for your organization?\n\nCost and administrative burdens create organizational barriers to access health benefits for staff and their families. Did you know that less than 50% of impact organizations (nonprofits and charities) in Nova Scotia have organizational drug prescription plans\, dental\, and vision benefits? To help increase access to these key services and care\, we’ve partnered with The Community Services Benefit Trust (CSBT) and NewGround Financial Inc. on a sector-wide employee group program! CSBT is the largest nonprofit employee benefit trust\, serving more than 1\,000 organizations across Canada\, which allows price volatility to be minimized. \n \nJoin us for a lunch and learn on Monday\, April 3rd at the Halifax Central Library to discover more about this program\, accessing supports\, and to see if these benefits are right for your organization. \n \nRegistration is free of charge. Lunch will be provided\, and attendees will have the opportunity to connect with members of the sector\, and ask any questions about the program. To take care of our communities\, we need to make sure our people are taken care of first. \n \nEmployee Group Benefits Highlights\n\n\n\n\nKey Note Speaker: Paul Wheeler\, Board Chair & Governance Officer\, CSBT\nFor over 40 years Paul Wheeler has worked in and on behalf of Canadian community social service organizations. \nHe currently serves as Board Chair and Chief Governance Officer at the Community Services Benefits Trust (CSBT)\, while also serving as an Ambassador for the Trust. URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/social-impact-leaders-discover-benefits-for-your-organization/ LOCATION:Halifax Central Library – BMO Community Room\, 5440 Spring Garden Road\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 1E9\, Canada CATEGORIES:IONS Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/f7e9a2f5967f2ff9c082769f38a75db5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230329T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230329T143000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125445 CREATED:20230315T123343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T190720Z UID:10000285-1680094800-1680100200@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:Our Two Cents: Funding 101 for Community Organizations DESCRIPTION:Hear from representatives of various funding streams and learn some tips for success in accessing funds from different sources.\n\n\nFunding Community Impact Series: Session 1\n\nWhat this session has to offer:\nHave you heard the advice that you must “diversify your funding structure”? What does that mean and where should you begin? During session 1\, hear from representatives of various funding streams and learn some tips for success in accessing funds from different sources. \nSeries Description:\nThe Association of Fundraising Professionals (Nova Scotia Chapter) and Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) have a common interest in supporting organizations across the region in accessing the resources they need to have the impact they want. We are coming together to offer a 3-part webinar series\, Funding Community Impact to explore opportunities and barriers faced by organizations. \nIn this three part series\, we will hear from experts\, practitioners\, and funders to equip community leaders with a fuller understanding of how funding works\, what gets in the way\, and novel approaches from the field. Join us for some tangible tips\, new ideas\, and a chance to ask some of your burning funding-related questions. \nCheck out registration and info for the rest of the series here: Funding Community Impact – Series Registration \n \nPartners:\nThe Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents more than 30\,000 members in 230+ chapters throughout the world. The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals – promoting high ethical standards in fundraising and working to advance philanthropy through advocacy\, research\, education\, and certification programs. The Nova Scotia Chapter is a volunteer-run organization with a membership of more than 125 fundraising professionals\, volunteers\, students and allied professionals. \nImpact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) connects\, supports\, and advocates for Nova Scotia’s Community Impact Sector. Our role is to address sector workforce challenges\, to build capacity within organizations\, and to increase access to expertise\, opportunities\, and resources. \n\nModerator: \nWhitney MacLean (NSCC/AFP) \nSpeakers:\n\nOmolara Ogunbosi\, ED\, Africadian Empowerment Academy\nKrissy Arbuckle\, Manager Corporate Citizenship\, RBC\nPenny Cooper\, Executive Director\, Rural Communities Foundation of NS\nMartina Ulrichs\, Program Officer\, Pathy Foundation\nJamie MacLellan\, Manager\, Creative Industries for Province of NS URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/our-two-cents-funding-101-for-community-organizations/ CATEGORIES:IONS Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/21dcc875ff7451edcf59b589a0a8abd2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230329T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230329T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125445 CREATED:20230314T100729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T190720Z UID:10000284-1680091200-1680094800@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:ExploratIONS Book Club: No Hard Feelings Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join us over lunch to chat about No Hard Feelings and dig into our emotions at work!\n\n\nIn January we launched our Book Club – ExploratIONS: A JEDDI Book Club. The goal of this book club is to explore different ways of learning together to model our internal book club and invite more folks to join the discussion! \nBOOK #1: NO HARD FEELINGS: THE SECRET POWER OF EMBRACING EMOTIONS AT WORK\nKicking off the new year\, the first book No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work by Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy highlights the importance embracing our authentic selves\, destigmatizing and regulating emotions\, and showing up in healthier ways at work. \nLive Discussion\nJoin us on March 29th from 12:00-1:00pm on Zoom to connect with others who have been reading this book with us (or who just started) to talk about the things we learned\, sections we struggled with\, and ways this book has helped us in our workplaces and homes. We’ll also be launching our second title in this discussion! \nWant to be a part of the book club? \nSign up for the reading schedule\, weekly updates\, additional insights and resources\, and more: click here! URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/explorations-book-club-no-hard-feelings-discussio/ CATEGORIES:IONS Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/d32ee409ff03e0d6be8d4e25033f2555.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230308T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230308T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125445 CREATED:20230222T180222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T140705Z UID:10000283-1678294800-1678302000@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:Happy Birthday IONS! DESCRIPTION:Come help us celebrate IONS turning 1 year old on March 8th at Good Robot Brewing\n\n\nIONS is turning 1 year old! \nYou’re invited to a celebration of this milestone with the IONS team at Good Robot. We would love to see and meet more people working in the Community Impact Sector for a casual get together\, so please come on out for this after work gathering. There will be some light bites and appetizers provided. \nWhere: Good Robot Brewing (upstairs events space\, “The Mousetrap”)\, 2736 Robie St\, Halifax \nWhen: Wednesday March 8\, 5-7pm \nWho: Community Impact Sector workers and volunteers \nWhat: Casual snacks\, drinks\, and good conversation \nPlease let us know you’re coming by RSVPing on this Eventbrite. We look forward to connecting with our friends in the sector\, old and new! URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/happy-birthday-ions/ LOCATION:Good Robot Brewing Co. – Taproom & Store\, 2736 Robie Street\, Halifax\, NS\, B3K 4P2\, Canada CATEGORIES:IONS Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/03d7a0a6bec13fb29c6279c1e07fc7b4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230207T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230307T153000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125446 CREATED:20230112T164654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T140705Z UID:10000281-1675776600-1678203000@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:Alphabet Soup: Series 1 "Invitation to Unlearn" DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first series of a 2SLGBTQIA+ learning journey exploring discrimination\, community\, history\, and hope across Nova Scotia.\n\n\nAlphabet Soup: Queerness at the Kitchen Table\nThe Cape Breton Youth Project and Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) are partnering on a 2SLGBTQIA+ Learning Journey about the queer community in Nova Scotia. Join us for Alphabet Soup: Queerness at the Kitchen Table. \nThis is not a new approach for IONS. Over the past two years\, IONS has been offering learning opportunities for the Community Impact Sector and beyond\, centered around local context and knowledge. These learning journeys\, offered as webinar series\, create the building blocks for collective understanding and unlearning rooted in justice\, equity\, decolonization\, diversity and inclusion (JEDDI). The first was the Decolonization Learning Journey (DLJ). Created in partnership with Unama’ki College\, this journey featured the voices of Indigenous Elders\, Knowledge Sharers\, scholars\, and practitioners\, laying the foundation for reflection\, dialogue and movement towards decolonization and reconciliation. Following on the national impact of the DLJ\, IONS partnered with the African Nova Scotian Decade of People of African Descent Coalition (ANSDPAD) to offer a Black History Learning Journey (BHLJ)\nThis learning journey will begin with Series 1 “Invitation to Unlearn”\, a 5-part webinar series running on Tuesdays\, from February 7th to March 7th 2023. This series will provide a foundational understanding of queer experiences highlighting diverse voices from Nova Scotia’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Breaking through biases\, creating understanding and empathy\, and empowering the 2SLGBTQIA+ community is a step towards a more just and equitable Nova Scotia.\n\n\nSeries 1: Invitation to Unlearn\nWelcome to the kitchen table! The first series of this learning journey “Invitation to Unlearn” is a 5-part webinar series aimed at providing a foundational understanding of queer experiences across Nova Scotia historically and in this moment. How have things changed from then until now? What myths are we still holding as a society? What does coming out look like in 2023? How do we recognize the multiple identities and lived experiences of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community?\n \n \nSeries 1 will set the context for the following learning journeys\, as we listen and engage with diverse voices from Nova Scotia’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Each session will focus on a different learning topic highlighting a panel of storytellers who will share their experiences with the audience.\n \n \nHosted by Madonna Doucette (she/her) of the Cape Breton Youth Project and moderated by Alexandra Theroux from IONS\, the session format will include a knowledge\, content portion followed by a storytelling panel and break out sessions as applicable. Participants will have an opportunity to engage with the speakers through a Q&A will period.\n \n \nThe team intends to compile compassionate support resources to offer to learners\, and also offer live support in a breakout room. The breakout room will be hosted by Andrea Currie (she/ her); Andrea is Saulteaux – Metis and a member of the queer community. She is an activist\, a musician\, and works as an Indigenous mental health counsellor. \n \nMeet Your Alphabet Soup Hosts:\n\n\n\nSeries 1 is comprised of five(5) virtual sessions via Zoom scheduled for Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30pm (ADT) starting February 7:\n\nSession 1: Tuesday\, February 7th: Words Matter\nSession 2: Tuesday\, Februay 14th: Love and Family\nSession 3: Tuesday\, February 21st: Queer AND… (Intersectionality)\nSession 4: Tuesday\, February 28th: Queerness at the Kitchen Table\nSession 5: Tuesday\, March 7th: Queerness Then and Now\n\nNOTE: All sessions are being recorded and the recordings will be available on our website (here) within one week of each session.\n\n\n\nSession 1: Words matter: becoming your authentic self \nFeb 7th \, 2023 – 1:30-3:30 \nUnlearning of binary biases of gender and sexual identities and experiences begins with words; words that can harm\, words that can communicate diversity and solidarity\, and words that can heal. In this first session in the Invitation to Unlearn series\, three storytellers from the Cape Breton Youth Project team will share how words have shaped their journey of becoming their authentic selves. \nStorytellers/speakers (CBYP staff team) \n\nSefin Sefura (he/him) \nJay Denny (she/they/nekm) \nBradley Murphy (he/him) \n\nStory Prompts: \nHow have words shaped your journey of becoming your authentic self? How have words healed or affirmed your identity? \nWhat are the words that you have claimed\, reclaimed to step into your authentic self? \n \nSession 2: Love and Family \nFeb 14th\, 2023 – 1:30-3:30 \nIn recognition and challenge of Valentine’s Day\, this session will offer some ‘myth busting’ about love. Three storytellers with diverse love experiences will share the myths that they have had to ‘bust’ to be in a healthy relationship (with themselves\, or others). \nStorytellers/speakers \n\nLuna LeFort (she/her) \nZailynne Durante (she/they)\n\n(Regrets from Emily Kane (she/they) and Dave Miller (he/him) who were unable to attend) \nStory Prompts: \nWhat are some myths about love that you had to ‘bust’ to be in a healthy relationship (with yourself\, with your family\, with your partners(s)? \nShare your love story \n \nSession 3: Queer AND… (Intersectionality) \nFeb 21st\, 2023 – 1:30-3:30 \nMany members of the queer community hold additional identities\, visible and invisible\, that add complexity to their journey towards being their authentic selves\, psychologically and socially. Five queer storytellers with intersecting identities around race and disability will share their experiences. \nStorytellers/speakers \n\nSuzi Oram Aylward (she/ they) \nTyler Colburne (he/him) \nCeilidh Isadore (they/ them) \nCarmel Farahbakhsh (they/them) \nChris Cochrane (she/her) \n\nStory Prompts: \nHow do the multiple identities you hold show up? \nHow do you navigate the complexity of your various identities while striving for your whole authentic self? \n \nSession 4: Finding yourself and coming out\, queerness at the kitchen table \nFeb 28th\, 2023 – 1:30-3:30 \nIn the Maritimes – difficult conversations traditionally happen around the kitchen table – meals\, celebrations and hard truths. What stops people from coming out or not? What happens when you must let people go? How does the queer community provide safety? Five people from the queer community share their coming out stories. \nStorytellers/speakers \n\nSuzi Oram-Aylward (she/they) \nJason Spurrell (they/them) (aka\, Rouge Fatale (she/her) \nBradley Murphy (he/him) \nRae Paul – (they/them) \nSefin Sefura (he/him) \n\nStory Prompts: \nShare a story about your coming out – what about your experience needs to be heard? \n \nSession 5: Queer Community\, Then & Now \nMarch 7th\, 2023 – 1:30-3:30 \nThrough activism\, advocacy\, solidarity\, celebration\, and love\, the queer community has been alive and growing strong in Nova Scotia for many decades. Four storytellers from across generations share their perspective on the positive change they have experienced. \nStorytellers/speakers \n\nMadeline Yakimchuk (they/them) \nVeronica Merryfield (she/her) \nRebecca Rose (she/her) \nLeykey Beals (they/them) \n\nStory Prompts: \nWhat is the biggest positive change that you have seen in your lifetime in/for the queer community? \nWhat does the community need now and how does this look different from different generational perspectives? URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/alphabet-soup-series-1-invitation-to-unlearn/ CATEGORIES:IONS Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/e874ce38ebcccf6929fc276372c00538.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230119T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230119T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125446 CREATED:20230110T201938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T172658Z UID:10000279-1674127800-1674131400@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:Student Wage Subsidy Program - Lunch and Learn DESCRIPTION:Join us for an virtual information session on how your organization can access funding to hire talented students.\n\n\nJoin us virtually on January 19 from 11:30-12:30PM\nLearning Stream: Sustainable Operations\n \nJoin us for a virtual information session to learn more about how your organization can access up to 100% wage coverage for summer student employment. \nThe current Student Summer Skills Incentive provides wage assistance to impact organizations (nonprofit\, charitable and social enterprise organizations) that offer career-related summer jobs for students going into university or community college. This year\, the Government of Nova Scotia\, Department of Labour Skills and Immigration (LSI) and the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) are collaborating to combine the provincial SKILL WIL program with ICTC’s WIL Digital program for a combined wage subsidy of up to 100% of wages. \nApplications for the NS SKILL WIL program must be submitted by January 31\, 2023\, with applications for ICTC’s WIL Digital program beginning late February or early March. \n \nWho Is this session for? \nThis webinar is open to anyone in the sector who wants to learn more about the available funding options and wage subsidies for hiring post-secondary students.\n \nJoin us to learn about how to take advantage of this funding opportunity! URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/student-wage-subsidy-program-lunch-and-learn/ CATEGORIES:IONS Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/0696ad935ebec1d6c30f65321687f4d0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125446 CREATED:20221027T095210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T100720Z UID:10000263-1669712400-1669726800@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:Telling your Story: Crafting an Impactful Narrative Digby DESCRIPTION:Join us for a session of sharing\, learning\, food\, and collaborating on impactful storytelling.\n\n\nEvery day the Community Impact Sector is improving lives and affecting change. There has been no shortage of challenges faced by our communities and the sector. Impact organizations have stepped up in big ways to provide care\, support\, and resources. Through a global pandemic\, social injustices\, and dangerous hurricanes (just to name a few!)\, our sector has been working behind the scenes – but what if we collectively and boldly told these stories of impact and positive change? How powerful would that be? \nThis fall\, we’re eager to be in communities around the province to hear your stories and share skills for communicating your organization’s impact! The IONS team will be hosting and facilitating our storytelling workshop\, designed to help your organization amplify its voice\, build a narrative that resonates\, and ultimately – together\, to change the narrative of the Community Impact Sector through the power of telling our stories. \n\nTelling Your Story: Crafting an Impactful Narrative\nOften storytelling feels out of reach. We think of the creatives\, the videographers\, writers\, and the artists. But storytelling is a communications tool that we can all leverage within the sector. This in-person workshop is an introduction to storytelling and for people\, organizations\, and communities. Learn about the stories you can tell\, the different ways of telling stories\, and the many ways to connect with an audience to have your stories heard. You’ll have a chance to reflect on your own storytelling\, leverage your strengths\, practice storytelling\, and build confidence to tell stories that will connect with people and promote action. \nThis workshop is for you if… \n\nYou’ve got a story to tell\, but you don’t know where to start \nYou’re craving in-person\, collaborative learning with peers in your community\nYou need a roadmap for crafting a story that furthers your impact \nYou are in the ‘business’ of changing hearts and minds – of funders\, policy makers\, stakeholders\, or community \nYou want to inspire action or engagement \nYou want to learn the building blocks of an effective story \n\nCome connect with us and your community for a session of sharing\, learning\, and collaborating. Light breakfast\, snacks\, and lunch will be provided. There is no cost to your organization. Once registered\, additional information will be shared about the venue\, timing\, catering\, and COVID-19 protocols. \nSpace is limited\, register today! \nJoin us at Fundy Complex Restaurant / Dockside Suites in the CTR room! URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/telling-your-story-crafting-an-impactful-narrative-digby/ LOCATION:Fundy Complex Restaurant/Dockside Suites – CTR Room\, 34 Water\, Digby\, NS\, B0V 1A0\, Canada CATEGORIES:IONS Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125446 CREATED:20221027T095209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T120710Z UID:10000262-1669021200-1669035600@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:Telling your Story: Crafting an Impactful Narrative Halifax DESCRIPTION:Join us for a session of sharing\, learning\, food\, and collaborating on impactful storytelling.\n\n\nEvery day the Community Impact Sector is improving lives and affecting change. There has been no shortage of challenges faced by our communities and the sector. Impact organizations have stepped up in big ways to provide care\, support\, and resources. Through a global pandemic\, social injustices\, and dangerous hurricanes (just to name a few!)\, our sector has been working behind the scenes – but what if we collectively and boldly told these stories of impact and positive change? How powerful would that be? \nThis fall\, we’re eager to be in communities around the province to hear your stories and share skills for communicating your organization’s impact! The IONS team will be hosting and facilitating our storytelling workshop\, designed to help your organization amplify its voice\, build a narrative that resonates\, and ultimately – together\, to change the narrative of the Community Impact Sector through the power of telling our stories. \n\nTelling Your Story: Crafting an Impactful Narrative\nOften storytelling feels out of reach. We think of the creatives\, the videographers\, writers\, and the artists. But storytelling is a communications tool that we can all leverage within the sector. This in-person workshop is an introduction to storytelling and for people\, organizations\, and communities. Learn about the stories you can tell\, the different ways of telling stories\, and the many ways to connect with an audience to have your stories heard. You’ll have a chance to reflect on your own storytelling\, leverage your strengths\, practice storytelling\, and build confidence to tell stories that will connect with people and promote action. \nThis workshop is for you if… \n\nYou’ve got a story to tell\, but you don’t know where to start \nYou’re craving in-person\, collaborative learning with peers in your community\nYou need a roadmap for crafting a story that furthers your impact \nYou are in the ‘business’ of changing hearts and minds – of funders\, policy makers\, stakeholders\, or community \nYou want to inspire action or engagement \nYou want to learn the building blocks of an effective story \n\nCome connect with us and your community for a session of sharing\, learning\, and collaborating. Light breakfast\, snacks\, and lunch will be provided. There is no cost to your organization. Once registered\, additional information will be shared about the venue\, timing\, catering\, and COVID-19 protocols. \nSpace is limited\, register today! \n\nThis event will take place in person in the Thistle Room of Zatzman Sportsplex (110 Wyse Road\, Dartmouth\, NS\, B3A 1M2) – there is lots of free parking and public transportation access URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/telling-your-story-crafting-an-impactful-narrative-halifax/ LOCATION:Zatzman Sportsplex\, 110 Wyse Road\, Thistle Room\, Dartmouth\, NS\, B3A 1M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:IONS Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221116T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221116T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125446 CREATED:20221027T095209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T122216Z UID:10000261-1668589200-1668603600@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:Telling your Story: Crafting an Impactful Narrative Antigonish DESCRIPTION:Join us for a session of sharing\, learning\, food\, and collaborating on impactful storytelling.\n\n\nEvery day the Community Impact Sector is improving lives and affecting change. There has been no shortage of challenges faced by our communities and the sector. Impact organizations have stepped up in big ways to provide care\, support\, and resources. Through a global pandemic\, social injustices\, and dangerous hurricanes (just to name a few!)\, our sector has been working behind the scenes – but what if we collectively and boldly told these stories of impact and positive change? How powerful would that be? \nThis fall\, we’re eager to be in communities around the province to hear your stories and share skills for communicating your organization’s impact! The IONS team will be hosting and facilitating our storytelling workshop\, designed to help your organization amplify its voice\, build a narrative that resonates\, and ultimately – together\, to change the narrative of the Community Impact Sector through the power of telling our stories. \n\nTelling Your Story: Crafting an Impactful Narrative\nOften storytelling feels out of reach. We think of the creatives\, the videographers\, writers\, and the artists. But storytelling is a communications tool that we can all leverage within the sector. This in-person workshop is an introduction to storytelling and for people\, organizations\, and communities. Learn about the stories you can tell\, the different ways of telling stories\, and the many ways to connect with an audience to have your stories heard. You’ll have a chance to reflect on your own storytelling\, leverage your strengths\, practice storytelling\, and build confidence to tell stories that will connect with people and promote action. \nThis workshop is for you if… \n\nYou’ve got a story to tell\, but you don’t know where to start \nYou’re craving in-person\, collaborative learning with peers in your community\nYou need a roadmap for crafting a story that furthers your impact \nYou are in the ‘business’ of changing hearts and minds – of funders\, policy makers\, stakeholders\, or community \nYou want to inspire action or engagement \nYou want to learn the building blocks of an effective story \n\nCome connect with us and your community for a session of sharing\, learning\, and collaborating. Light breakfast\, snacks\, and lunch will be provided. There is no cost to your organization. Once registered\, additional information will be shared about the venue\, timing\, catering\, and COVID-19 protocols. \nSpace is limited\, register today! URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/telling-your-story-crafting-an-impactful-narrative-antigonish/ LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59\, 75 Saint Ninian Street\, Antigonish\, NS\, B2G 1Y7\, Canada CATEGORIES:IONS Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20221101T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20221101T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125446 CREATED:20221017T104302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T120830Z UID:10000260-1667293200-1667307600@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:Telling your Story: Crafting an Impactful Narrative Sydney DESCRIPTION:Join us for a session of sharing\, learning\, food\, and collaborating on impactful storytelling.\n\n\nEvery day the Community Impact Sector is improving lives and affecting change. There has been no shortage of challenges faced by our communities and the sector. Impact organizations have stepped up in big ways to provide care\, support\, and resources. Through a global pandemic\, social injustices\, and dangerous hurricanes (just to name a few!)\, our sector has been working behind the scenes – but what if we collectively and boldly told these stories of impact and positive change? How powerful would that be? \nThis fall\, we’re eager to be in communities around the province to hear your stories and share skills for communicating your organization’s impact! The IONS team will be hosting and facilitating our storytelling workshop\, designed to help your organization amplify its voice\, build a narrative that resonates\, and ultimately – together\, to change the narrative of the Community Impact Sector through the power of telling our stories. \n\nTelling Your Story: Crafting an Impactful Narrative\nOften storytelling feels out of reach. We think of the creatives\, the videographers\, writers\, and the artists. But storytelling is a communications tool that we can all leverage within the sector. This in-person workshop is an introduction to storytelling and for people\, organizations\, and communities. Learn about the stories you can tell\, the different ways of telling stories\, and the many ways to connect with an audience to have your stories heard. You’ll have a chance to reflect on your own storytelling\, leverage your strengths\, practice storytelling\, and build confidence to tell stories that will connect with people and promote action. \nThis workshop is for you if… \n\nYou’ve got a story to tell\, but you don’t know where to start \nYou’re craving in-person\, collaborative learning with peers in your community\nYou need a roadmap for crafting a story that furthers your impact \nYou are in the ‘business’ of changing hearts and minds – of funders\, policy makers\, stakeholders\, or community \nYou want to inspire action or engagement \nYou want to learn the building blocks of an effective story \n\nCome connect with us and your community for a session of sharing\, learning\, and collaborating. Light breakfast\, snacks\, and lunch will be provided. There is no cost to your organization. Once registered\, additional information will be shared about the venue\, timing\, catering\, and COVID-19 protocols. \nSpace is limited\, register today! URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/telling-your-story-crafting-an-impactful-narrative-sydney/ LOCATION:Eltuek Arts Centre\, 170 George Street\, #Suite 313\, Sydney\, NS\, B1P 1J2\, Canada CATEGORIES:IONS Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/37a4b7a510fa10bdf52aae10e88a08dd.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221025T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221025T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125446 CREATED:20221017T104258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T135306Z UID:10000259-1666688400-1666702800@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:Telling your Story: Crafting an Impactful Narrative Amherst DESCRIPTION:Join us at Christ Church – Anglican for a session of sharing\, learning\, food\, and collaborating on impactful storytelling.\n\n\nEvery day the Community Impact Sector is improving lives and affecting change. There has been no shortage of challenges faced by our communities and the sector. Impact organizations have stepped up in big ways to provide care\, support\, and resources. Through a global pandemic\, social injustices\, and dangerous hurricanes (just to name a few!)\, our sector has been working behind the scenes – but what if we collectively and boldly told these stories of impact and positive change? How powerful would that be? \nThis fall\, we’re eager to be in communities around the province to hear your stories and share skills for communicating your organization’s impact! The IONS team will be hosting and facilitating our storytelling workshop\, designed to help your organization amplify its voice\, build a narrative that resonates\, and ultimately – together\, to change the narrative of the Community Impact Sector through the power of telling our stories. \n\nTelling Your Story: Crafting an Impactful Narrative\nOften storytelling feels out of reach. We think of the creatives\, the videographers\, writers\, and the artists. But storytelling is a communications tool that we can all leverage within the sector. This in-person workshop is an introduction to storytelling and for people\, organizations\, and communities. Learn about the stories you can tell\, the different ways of telling stories\, and the many ways to connect with an audience to have your stories heard. You’ll have a chance to reflect on your own storytelling\, leverage your strengths\, practice storytelling\, and build confidence to tell stories that will connect with people and promote action. \nThis workshop is for you if… \n\nYou’ve got a story to tell\, but you don’t know where to start \nYou’re craving in-person\, collaborative learning with peers in your community\nYou need a roadmap for crafting a story that furthers your impact \nYou are in the ‘business’ of changing hearts and minds – of funders\, policy makers\, stakeholders\, or community \nYou want to inspire action or engagement \nYou want to learn the building blocks of an effective story \n\nCome connect with us and your community for a session of sharing\, learning\, and collaborating. Light breakfast\, snacks\, and lunch will be provided. There is no cost to your organization. Once registered\, additional information will be shared about the venue\, timing\, catering\, and COVID-19 protocols. \nSpace is limited\, register today! \n This event will be hosted at Christ Church – Anglican \nUse the LaPlanche Street Entrance (parking behind Church) URL:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/event/telling-your-story-crafting-an-impactful-narrative-amherst/ LOCATION:Christ Church – Anglican\, 5 Lawrence Street\, LaPlanche Street Entrance (parking behind the church)\, Amherst\, NS\, B4H 3G4\, Canada CATEGORIES:IONS Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ions-dev.alltimelowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/3366982082efcbedab17e660b8b79b6f.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220623T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220623T103000 DTSTAMP:20260423T125446 CREATED:20220611T095214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T095207Z UID:10000255-1655976600-1655980200@ions-dev.alltimelowe.com SUMMARY:2022 State of the Community Impact Sector: Survey Data\, Map & Dashboard DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about new data from Nova Scotia’s Community Impact Sector! We’ll share our most recent survey report and more!\n\n\n2022 State of the Community Impact Sector: Survey Data\, Map & Dashboard Launch!\nIn February-March\, IONS distributed the 2022 State of the Community Impact Sector survey as a follow up to the one included in the 2020 State of the Sector report. We also worked behind the scenes gathering data for a new online dashboard and interactive map to better understand what’s happening across the sector. \n \nJoin us on June 23rd as we share what we heard in the survey about challenges and opportunities facing nonprofits and charities in Nova Scotia. We’ll also give a tour of the dashboard and map so you can revisit it in your own time and use it to support your work. We hope to see you there! 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