2. Project History...
• Originated by the BC Centre for Non-Profit Management and
Sustainability
• Initial project partners included SPARC BC, VOC BC and
Vancity Community Foundation
• Gained strength through the leadership, contributions and
support of the Project Reference Group, Volunteer BC, AVR-
BC, the Next Steps Network and the series of community
conversations and engagement strategies
3. Project Reference Group Members
• Federation of Community Social Services
Rick FitzZaland & Rebecca Ataya
• Board Voice
Doug Hayman & Carol Matusicky
• Realize Co-op
John Kay
• University of Victoria
Evert Lindquist
• StepUpBC
Heather Hay & David Kelly
• BC Centre for Non-Profit Management and Sustainability
Barb Grantham & Linda Western
5. Project Objectives
1. Explore ways to create a common focus and understanding of the
different organizations that make up the non-profit sector in BC.
6. Project Objectives
2. Work to build capacity within the non-profit sector as well as
support innovation in order to strengthen and enhance the role,
impact and contribution of the non-profit sector.
7. Project Objectives
3. Promote increased public awareness and support for the work of
the non-profit sector and the contribution that it makes to the
well-being of communities and regions at the local, regional,
provincial and national level.
8. Project Objectives
4. Contribute to the development of a long-term strategy to sustain
the non-profit sector and at the same time help to increase the
visibility and contribution of the sector.
10. Project Development &
Beginning the Conversation
1. Initial Outreach and
Communication
2. Creation of a Project Reference
Group
3. Background Research/ Network
Mapping
4. Survey Design & Administration
5. Communication &
Dissemination of Phase 1
Findings
6. Planning for Phase 2
Coordinating & Deepening
Outreach & Engagement
1. Implementation of Phase 1
Dissemination Strategy
2. Preparation for Regional
Workshops / Forums
3. Implementation of Regional
Workshops
4. Communication of Results &
Ongoing Outreach
5. Development of Communication
Materials & Tools
6. Joint Planning for Phase 3
Building the Foundational
Narrative&NetworkMapinB.C.
1. Updated Communication
Materials
2. Development of Sector Impact
Report
3. Develop and Disseminate BC
Foundational Narrative
4. Project Conclusion (March 2014)
PHASE 1: PHASE 2: PHASE 3:
Building a Shared Narrative for BC’s Non-Profit Sector
Project Activity Summary
11. Beginning the ConversationPHASE 1:
Principles
• Inclusivity—Welcoming all BC non-profits to be part of this project
• Diversity—Reflecting non-profits of all types, sizes, and regions in BC
• Bottom-up approach—Recognizing that community engagement
and input is fundamental and essential to the success of the project
• Working together —Building a shared understanding and informed
sector perspective to promote the development of a shared
non-profit narrative
12. Design of Survey Instrument
• Key strengths and shared values
• Common challenges and pressures
• Strategies for moving forward
PHASE 1: Project Development
13. Network of Networks
• 400 Organizations/Associations
• 12,000 Non-Profit Societies Represented
• 1,100 Responses Received
PHASE 1: Administration of Survey
14. PHASE 1: Linking to the
National Conversation
changing your world
A NEW NARRATIVE FOR THE CHARITABLE AND NONPROFIT SECTOR
We are working in partnership with others
to start a New Narrative — a conversation
with Canadians about our sector — who we
are, what we do and how we are making
a difference. While our organizations are
trusted and generously supported, we
know we can do a better job explaining
our role and contributions.
Join the conversation at:
imaginecanada.ca/narrative
15. Deepening the ConversationPHASE 2:
• Engaging the sector: leading a series of
community conversations
• Identifying regional leaders and champions
to help advance the conversations
• Identifying opportunities to deepen existing
partnerships and synergies
16. Community Conversations
• 12 held to date
• 325 participants
• More planned
(Williams Lake, Terrace, the North Shore)
Deepening the ConversationPHASE 2:
18. Deepening the ConversationPHASE 2:
Re-fram
ing
the
conversation
Working
together
Exploring new
partnerships
New ways ofthinking &
doing
Networking/
Facilitating
Leading &
innovating Energizing
Exciting
Key Themes from the Community Conversations
26. Building SynergiesPHASE 3:
• New information generated
• New relationships created
• New ideas tested
• New conversations started
• New partnerships established
• New approaches encouraged
Learning Lab Approach
27. PHASE 3: Building Synergies
Next Steps
• More community conversations
• Targeted survey outreach by sector
• Development of a series of regional profiles
• Reporting out on the findings
VOCBC
28. Setting the Framework
BC Non-Profit and Volunteer Sector
Religion
5,280
Arts & Culture
4,514
Sports & Recreation
4,174
Social Services
3,148
Housing &
Development
2,338
Philanthropic &
Volunteerism
2,130
Education &
Research
1,663
Law,
Advocacy
& Politics
1,424
Health
1,427
Environment
1,088
International
303
Student
Associations
263
29. Advancing the ConversationPHASE 4:
Collectively, the non-profit sector in BC has
a tremendous story to tell!
We want to hear from you! Our survey
will arrive by mail soon. Complete the survey to share your thoughts
and add your stories. We will use the results from the survey to develop
a report which reflects the full richness and diversity of the non-profit
sector in BC. By participating in the survey you have a chance to
win an iPad.
Building a Shared Narrative for BC’s Non-Profit Sector
VOCBC
30. Admail OutreachPHASE 4:
• Targeted outreach
• Follow-up with leaders from each of the sectors
(electronically to encourage participation)
• Surveys colour-coded to allow for analysis by sector
• Combine with the results of the community conversations
and regional analysis to create the Sector Impact Report
31. This project is a good example where the sum of the parts contributed to the
whole. For this, we would like to thank a number of people for their faith in the
project and their contribution to the outcome.
Recognition and Appreciation
32. On behalf of the Project Partners: Derek Gent, Lorraine Copas, Gail Joyce, Carol Matusicky,
Barbara MacLellan, Judi Piggott and Lawrie Portigal we would like to express our sincere
appreciation for the support and leadership through key stages and phases of the project:
Rebecca Ataya (Federation of Community Social Services)
Tim Beachy (BC Centre for Non-Profit Management and Sustainability)
Sue Biely (Nudge Consulting)
Rick FitzZaland (Federation of Community Social Services)
Stephen Faul (Imagine Canada)
Scott Graham (SPARC BC)
Barbara Grantham (BC Centre for Non-Profit Management and Sustainability)
David Hay BC Council for Families
Heather Hay (Step Up BC, Vancouver Foundation)
Doug Hayman (Board Voice)
Justin Ho UBC
Joel Kaplan BC Council for Families
John Kay (Realize Co-op)
David Kelly (Step-Up BC, Vancouver Foundation),
Kelina Kwan (Information Refinery)
Evert Lindquist (University of Victoria, School of Public Administration).
Bruce Rozenhart (CounterPoint Communications)
Martin Sims (Beyond)
Linda Western (BC Centre for Non Profit Management and Sustainability)
