Pillar's Mariam Waliji Moves into VP Impact, Equity & Governance Role
LONDON, Ont, May 2, 2023 – It is with great pleasure that we announce Mariam Waliji's appointment as the Vice President - Impact, Equity & Governance for Pillar Nonprofit Network.
Pillar Members Elect New Board at 2023 AGM
LONDON, Ontario, April 28, 2023– Pillar Nonprofit Network members who gathered for the organization’s annual general meeting Wednesday, April 26 have elected a completely new board of directors. The slate of nine candidates was recommended by a community advisory panel, appointed by the outgoing board to coordinate the transition.
Piecemeal Federal Budget Is a Missed Opportunity to Support an Innovative and Resilient Nonprofit Sector
Pillar Asks Council to Hit Pause Before Making LPSB Appointment
Pillar Interim CEO Maureen Cassidy wrote to City Councillors asking that they not proceed with a committee-recommended appointment to the London Police Services Board in their Council meeting of April 4, but hit pause and seek greater community input.
Nonprofits and Muslim-led Organizations Call Government to Action after Anti-Islamophobia Review of CRA
Muslim-led organizations, both local and national, have responded with disappointment in the weakness of the process and findings of a recent review of Islamophobia in CRA practices. Other nonprofit organizations across Canada, including Pillar Nonprofit Network, have collaborated on a response, calling for better processes in a newly announced investigation.
Interim CEO Maureen Cassidy checks in with community
Among the outcomes shared by Pillar's Community Advisory Panel following a community conversation and online survey was the membership's desire to hear from Pillar's Interim CEO about Pillar's operations. In an email to members and Pillar newsletter subscribers sent Monday, April 3, Maureen Cassidy outlines the organization's recent activities.
Pillar thanks City Council for Supporting Whole of Community Plan
LONDON - April 2, 2023. Pillar was pleased to send thanks to City Councillors last week for their support of the Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response.
Songs for sustainable development: How London’s Music City designation supports the SDGs
In fall 2021, London, Ontario was added to a list of over 50 cities around the world named as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) City of Music. With this designation, London joined close to 300 cities in 90 countries that make up the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN).
NEW DEADLINE: Funding for social enterprise, strategic planning & impact evaluation
Innoweave, an initiative of The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation, provides up to $10k in funding to support your team’s capacity-building. Check out the Innoweave site to learn more and take your organization to the next level.
Interested in applying? Contact Manager of Impact Consulting, Julie Forrester at jforrester@pillarnonprofit.ca for application support.
Community Advisory Panel Now Seeking Candidates for the Pillar Board
LONDON, Ontario (March 14, 2023) Applications are now open for candidates seeking to join the Pillar Board of Directors.
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