Projects and Partners
We actively seek opportunities to collaborate with not-for-profit organizations, provider coalitions and government agencies on important projects that build the capacity of the sector. Here are a few of our recent projects and partnerships: |
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OASSIS Benefit Plans for Not-for-Profit Organizations
Capacity Builders is proud to partner with OASSIS, an association plan that has been providing employee benefit plans across Canada since 1990, with an exceptional history of serving its members in both service and in price. OASSIS offers affordable and comprehensive employee benefits to not-for-profit organizations of all sizes (one to over 1,000 employees) exclusively. Benefits are available to full time, part time, and contract employees. OASSIS is a not-for-profit organization and sets its rates to cover claims and administrative costs only. At the end of the year any surplus goes back into the plan.
To access OASSIS employee benefits through Capacity Builders, please click here!
To access OASSIS employee benefits through Capacity Builders, please click here!
Accreditation Support Project
Community Metamorphosis/Mississauga-Halton LHIN
This three-year partnership began in May 2009 with the goal of increasing the capacity of over 40 community-based organizations to achieve accreditation. Through funding provided by the Mississauga
Halton LHIN and the guidance of Community Metamorphosis, Capacity Builders coordinated the following events:
- Information sessions with accreditation bodies
- Benchmarks of Excellence – a process/tool for comparing organizational attributes against those of an excellent organization
- Quality and Accreditation Learning Circles - facilitated peer coaching circles that meet periodically to address group members’ needs and issues around accreditation.
- Accreditation-related skills workshops
- Mock-Surveys with experienced accreditation surveyors
- Individualized assistance for organizations
Collaboration Coach Project
The Ontario Trillium Foundation
In 2010, Capacity Builders led the development of Collaboration Coach, a unique free website designed to help not-for-profit boards, staff and volunteers build and nurture effective collaborations. Through six theme areas, visitors can access practical tools, find answers to common questions, and read stories about the collaboration experiences of others.
Charity Law Information Program
Canada Revenue Agency
From 2009 to 2011, Capacity Builders led the Charity Law Information Program (or CLIP). Funded by Canada Revenue Agency's Charities Partnership and Outreach Program, the project helped registered charities understand and comply with their obligations under the Income Tax Act by providing useful assistance and learning tools.
To access the archived CLIP tools and resources from this project, please click here.
To access the archived CLIP tools and resources from this project, please click here.
Building Momentum Accessibility Project
Accessibility Directorate of Ontario, Ministry of Community and Social Services
This project supported the Directorate's priority to increase sector-readiness for mandatory AODA standards. Capacity Builders coordinated four fully accessible forums in four regions across the province, and a completely bilingual and accessible web site was developed. Over 350 individuals attended the forums, which included multi-media presentations, plenary presentations, facilitated table discussions and the opportunity to form new alliances.
