Online/Digital Resources
Information for Action
Member Moments
Are you receiving Member Mail? The weekly Member Mail e-newsletter highlights news from members, resources to help you in your work, funding announcemens, and upcoming opportunities for learning and connection.
Our periodic Policy Alerts highlight opportunities to learn about and engage in public policy and advocacy opportunities.
Other Mailers
Discount Codes
Use the following codes or links to receive Pillar Member partner discounts.
The Boland Survey (in partnership with CCVO and Imagine Canada): Boland Survey participants receive a substantial discount on 2024 Boland Survey subscriptions, and Pillar members receive an additional 10% discount with the code Pillar2024!
The Boland Survey is the most comprehensive source of nonprofit sector compensation data in Canada, helping Canadian nonprofits make informed decisions on salary and human resource practices since 1997. Pillar Nonprofit Network sees the Boland Survey as an important tool to help organizations recruit and retain employees and to support our advocacy for workforce development and decent work. The 2024 survey is open now until April 30, and reports are expected in June. Learn more about Pillar's role in the 2024 Boland Survey here.
Grant Connect by Imagine Canada: Pillar members receive a discount of $89 off the list price of any Grant Connect subscription. Learn more here.
Grant Connect is a searchable database with thousands of funding opportunities for Canadian charities and nonprofits.
Western Continuing Studies: Pillar members save 10% on all non-credit professional development courses at Western Continuing Studies. Learn more and get your discount code here.
Western Continuing Studies provides opportunities for everyone to keep learning at every stage of life, whether you are pursuing a higher level of education, career advancement, or exploring a new interest.
HRdownloads: Pillar members save 10% on HRdownloads™ Human Resources Services. Click here for details.
HRdownloads™ provides thousands of Canadian organizations with cost-effective and time-saving documentation, live HR support by senior HR advisors, online surveys, and training solutions to transform the efficiency of HR processes.
Keela: no code, click here for details
Keela manages donations, contacts, campaigns and projects in one central web-based application, and is designed to help nonprofits decrease admin time and increase funding.
Budweiser Gardens: Pillar members can now use a Pillar member code to get a discount on select tickets for Budweiser Gardens events when purchasing 10 or more.
To take advantage of the discount, 1) go to budweisergardens.evenue.net and select Presales/Promos; 2) use promo code GROUPS+PILLAR; 3) select the event you are looking to attend. Please note that discounts are available on select sections and offer expiration dates vary by show. See the March, 2024 flyer here.
Media List
A list of print, radio, event websites and television contacts. Includes ethno-cultural print, broadcasting media and free websites for event posting.
Media List (last updated September 2023)
Pillar Handbooks
Pillar's handbooks for your reference.
Governance Policy Handbook - January 2019
Operational Policy Handbook - March 2020
Volunteer Management Handbook - January 2015
Pillar By-Laws
Pillar's by-laws, for your reference.
Pillar By-Laws - Last updated 2023
Templates
Templates we use often in our office, for your reference.
Confidentiality Form - Consultants
Confidentiality Form - Staff/Observers/Volunteers
Staff Evaluation
Staff Self-Evaluation
Co-Worker Evaluation - only available in PDF
ED Performance Appraisal - Board
ED Performance Appraisal - Community Members/Staff/Volunteers
Board Minutes
Board Self-Evaluation
Board Diversity & Cultural Competency Grid
Other
There are several ways your organization can collaborate with academic institutions in London! Learn more here (Western, Brescia, King's, and Huron) and here (Fanshawe College)
Download "Proud Pillar Member" Badge - jpg format
LGBTQ2S+ Resources for Workplaces:
- www.hrc.org (Human Rights Campaign)
- www.rainbowhealthontario.ca (Rainbow Health Ontario)
- www.the519.org (519 Education and Training Website - Including Printable Resources)