The Resource Library is a repository of tools, templates, and resources to help build the capacity of voluntary sector organizations. Resources are organized within nine categories.

Some of the resources below have been provided to us courtesy of the Non-Profit Leadership Program at Dalhousie University: http://www.dal.ca/cce/nonprofit/

The Maytree Public Policy Training Institute is an innovative learning program designed for individuals and organizations with a demonstrated interest and engagement in public policy. The objective of the program is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to develop, influence and monitor public policy on issues relevant to their communities of interest. The program is specifically aimed at participants who can articulate an issue where policy change could have a significant progressive impact.

The Institute begins in October 2006 and will offer a comprehensive five module training series of one and two day sessions over a six-month period. Program sessions will be facilitated by leading public policy experts that include academics, community activists, government policy developers, political policy staff and communications professionals. Additional one-on-one coaching clinics will be offered to participants so they can access personalized advice and support to develop a policy-ready position by program-end.

Program guidelines and application forms can be found at http://www.maytree.com/MaytreeInitiatives/ppti.htm

The application deadline is Friday, August 25, 2006 by 5pm.

For more information about the Public Policy Training Institute please contact Anita K. Srinivasan at: or by phone at (416) 944-2627 ext. 245.

Sometimes you need professional help.  All of the companies or individuals listed here have a desire to help the non-profit sector and have agreed to a first-time, first hour rate of $50.00 or less and an overall reduced rate for non-profits.

The Centre for Community Leadership is pleased to be an IM/IT Canada Affiliate, offering technology training and services to Niagara’s voluntary sector.

If you are a Niagara-based voluntary organization you may be interested in knowing we have hundreds of resources available in our library that you may borrow. Call Alison Burgoyne at 905.735.2211 ext. 7551 for more information. Our book database will be online soon!