And it’s with that in mind that a trio of provincial and regional organizations are banding together to once again offer assistance to small businesses and non-profit organizations.
Community Futures Saskatchewan, United Way Regina and the Swift Current and District Chamber of Commerce will launch their new Community.Commerce.United (CCU) webinar series beginning at the end of February, offering a host of information to those who could use it the most in these trying times.
“With the different challenges that non-profits have with traditional fundraising efforts and awareness and getting services to the community, the three groups had several meetings and decided to gear the webinars toward those organizations,” explained Karla Wiens, CEO of the Swift Current and District Chamber of Commerce.
“The goal for all three of us is to benefit our community, whether that’s through business performance, reaching our clients and doing just anything we can, and that where this series comes in.”
The webinars will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., with the first topic covering the 211 Saskatchewan service and offering participants a chance to learn about the resource, which can assist in helping clients navigate steps and offer support to their specific needs.
The event will be presented by 211 Saskatchewan and -- with Feb. 11 being 211 Day nationally -- will be offered free of charge by entering the code 211Day when registering on the webinar website www.ccu-sk.ca.
The second webinar, Grant Writing and Applications, is one Wiens expects will be of special interest to their target audience. It will take place on Mar. 28 at a cost of $30 and will offer tips and tricks on writing grants from a funder’s perspective. It will be facilitated by Kristin Gushuliak of United Way Regina and Karen Henders, Director of Community and Grant Stewardship at the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation.
“(Grant writing) isn’t something we learn in high school or even university and knowing how to do so can be really helpful, it can increase your probability of success and that’s really important,” Wiens said.
Other planned topic with dates to be announced in the future include:
- Professional Development – Board of Directors and Management
- The Virtual World Part I & Part II
- Addressing Frontline Mental Health & Burnout
- Sponsorship & Recognition
- Creating Business with Social Impact
“There are eight to start with and we’ll see how it goes, hopefully all the attendees find it as helpful as we’d like it to be,” Wiens said. “Calendars fill up quick, so people can register for the whole series or pick and choose as they like and we just look forward to seeing faces on the webinars.”
For more information, visit www.ccu-sk.ca for an in-depth look at the first two events and be sure to check back often for more on future episodes.
