This afternoon, Tuesday, October 29, the Mayor presented his proposed 2025 budget adjustment to the City's 2024-27 Multi-Year Budget. Following Council's earlier direction, the Mayor is proposing to reduce funding available through the City's Community Grants program by at least half , to a maximum of just $250,000 per year in 2025, 2026, and 2027 from the $500,000 originally budgeted. This involves reductions to the Capital Grants stream, Innovation stream,... 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
August 29, 2024
As part of our new Pillar Nonprofit Network membership restructure, we’re delighted to offer FREE access every Tuesday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM starting September 17, 2024 to our nonprofit coworking space, INNOVATION WORKS! Innovation Works is more than just a workspace—it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in a community where connection, belonging, and collaboration flourish. What’s Included? Access to the IW CommUNITY Living Room: Formerly known as the... Read More
July 26, 2024
Since 2018, Type Diabeat-It has focused on addressing diabetes risks in BPOC communities. During the pandemic, Mystery was looking for space where she could hold cooking classes. Pillar Nonprofit Network was glad to offer Mystery use of the second floor kitchen and flex desk space at Innovation Works. Membership allowed Mystery to make many connections, and shortly after developed a partnership with the London Food Bank to start London's first... Read More
July 16, 2024
Brave Space Guidelines are a way to support cultivating spaces where we can build trust, and challenge our own assumptions. These guidelines pave the way for being intentional in our actions, grounding ourselves in how we show up for others; our colleagues, the organizations and ecosystems we are a part of, and the community as a whole. The principles of Brave Space were created as a response to the limitations... Read More
June 27, 2024
Pillar Nonprofit Network is moving forward with plans to restructure its membership program to create more equitable access, enhance long-term sustainability, and boost valuable service benefits. Our recent Information for Action survey received robust responses, showing nearly unanimous agreement with our principles. We recognize the need for continued dialogue, especially with large nonprofit members (those with budgets over $5M) and granting organizations, to ensure a smooth transition. Survey respondents were... Read More
June 21, 2024
Now is the time to champion community infrastructure, innovation, and engagement: an open letter to Mayor Morgan and all London City Councillors Dear Mayor Morgan and Councillors, We were dismayed this week to learn that that Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis and Ward 8 Councillor Steve Lehman plan to make a motion in the Strategic Opportunities Review Working Group next week , proposing to cancel funding for the City of London... Read More
June 20, 2024
LONDON, ON. June 20, 2024 - For the second year in a row, Pillar Nonprofit Network has partnered with the London Chamber of Commerce to showcase the transformational work happening in the nonprofit sector at the 2024 Business Achievement Awards. Pillar Nonprofit Network and Libro Credit Union are proud to be Co-sponsors of the Nonprofit Category. The response from the nonprofit community was outstanding, with 28 nominations received from diverse... Read More
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