Nonprofits in the London Region Are Hiring-But Struggling to Keep Staff

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New report shows strong commitment to local talent and inclusive hiring, but warns of looming workforce challenges
MEDIA RELEASE
New report shows strong commitment to local talent and inclusive hiring, but warns of looming workforce challenges
After three transformative years at Pillar Nonprofit Network, we are sending our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Shelby Weaver, who will soon be stepping into an exciting new role at Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU).
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Dear Mayor Morgan and Members of Council,
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On March 6, Pillar CEO Maureen Cassidy shared insights on Pillar’s impact work at a networking event hosted by the London Chamber of Commerce. She emphasized the importance of advancing shared vision and goals through collaboration, networking, and advocacy.
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.
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.
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 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.