This week we bid farewell to Paul Seale, Pillar’s Manager of Public Policy and Advocacy, who is moving on after five years of fierce advocacy, thoughtful community building, and an unwavering commitment to systems change. Paul’s journey with Pillar began as the lead of the Membership portfolio, a role perfectly aligned with his natural gift for building relationships, and brought him to lead Pillar’s Policy file, where he could pursue... Read More
December 19, 2024
December 17, 2024
LONDON, ON - December 16, 2024 - Pillar CEO Maureen Cassidy called on the Ontario government today to implement six recommendations in its 2025 budget aimed at stabilizing nonprofits in London and across Ontario. Appearing virtually before the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs' pre-budget consultations session in Stratford, Cassidy called for a nonprofit home in government, a co-created workforce development strategy, and improved and increased funding, among other... Read More
December 13, 2024
Pillar Holiday Gift Guide 2024: Shop with Purpose As we enter the season of giving, there’s no better time to celebrate the power of thoughtful, purposeful gifts. This year, we’re excited to bring you the Pillar Holiday Gift Guide 2024 , a curated collection of gifts from local social enterprises that are transforming lives and communities for the better. When you shop from this guide, you’re not just picking out... Read More
December 4, 2024
The Challenge We Face The holiday season is traditionally a time of generosity, where communities come together to support the nonprofit organizations and registered charities that make such a difference in our lives. However, this year, the ongoing Canada Post strike presents an unprecedented challenge for nonprofits across the country. For many organizations, direct mail is the backbone of their fundraising efforts, especially during the critical months of October to... Read More
November 26, 2024
Teens Get Involved London Ontario (TeensGILO) began after Founder Bayan Saidam nearly missed a scholarship deadline in her graduating year of high school, prompting her to wonder how many other opportunities young people were potentially missing out on because they didn’t know about them. TeensGILO, a platform launched on Instagram, aims to bridge the gap between young people and opportunities. Its mission is simple: ensure that no youth misses out... Read More
November 26, 2024
A year and a half ago, staff from the London InterCommunity Health Centre and the Regional HIV/AIDS Connection came together with a shared vision. They wanted to create a safe space for racialized staff working in nonprofit organizations to connect, network, and honor unique perspectives in an informal environment. The London InterCommunity Health Centre is dedicated to providing health and social services to those who experience barriers to care, ensuring... Read More
October 30, 2024
LONDON, Ont, Tuesday, October 29 -- Pillar Nonprofit Network has launched an email campaign calling on nonprofit leaders, workers, volunteers, donors, and other supporters to urge London City Council to restore the City's Community Grants to the full levels promised in its 2024-27 Multi-Year Budget. Earlier today, using "Strong Mayor" powers bestowed by the province, the Mayor tabled his proposed 2025 budget adjustment . Following Council's earlier direction, the Mayor... Read More
October 16, 2024
LONDON, Ont., October 16, 2024 – Pillar Nonprofit Network and the Elgin Middlesex Oxford Workforce Planning Board have co-published their third annual nonprofit employer report, indicating an urgent need to stabilize the region’s nonprofit workforce. This year's look at operating conditions for nonprofit employers in the London Economic Region (LER) includes three years of data indicating that ongoing workforce challenges are persistent and signs of recovery are scant, with important... Read More
October 10, 2024
The Forest City Film Festival (FCFF) began in 2015 around Founder and Executive Director Dorothy Down’s kitchen table with a group of people dedicated to enhancing local film culture. That same year, Dorothy formed a Board of Directors and the FCFF quickly sought out registered charitable status. The FCFF was one of the first nonprofit organizations to become co-tenants of Innovation Works , the co-working and event space owned and... Read More
October 3, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Community Coworking Space Thrives Despite Downtown Office Vacancy Rates London, ON, October 3, 2024 – While London’s downtown core faces an unprecedented vacancy rate in office spaces, Innovation Works, a community coworking space owned and operated by Pillar Nonprofit Network, has maintained an 83-89% private office occupancy rate over the last 12 months. Innovation Works provides flexible and accessible work and meeting environments for nonprofits, purpose-driven organizations,... Read More
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