Q+A with the Winnipeg Humane Society
The Winnipeg Humane Society is the oldest animal shelter and welfare organization in Manitoba. The WHS relies on supporters and over 700 volunteers that are united in the belief that…
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Q+A with the Winnipeg Humane Society
The Winnipeg Humane Society is the oldest animal shelter and welfare organization in Manitoba. The WHS relies on supporters and over 700 volunteers that are united in the belief that…
Celebrating National Volunteer Week
Like any non-profit organization, The Chamber attributes its growth and success to our passionate and devoted volunteers – from our board members who oversees our organization to the friendly…
From glitzy galas to black-tie boxing, enjoy a night out while giving back
Play Pause Fundraising event season has officially kicked off here in Winnipeg. Whether you’re looking for a charity to align your business with or a team outing for…
Planning the Perfect Gala
Photos by: Robert Lowdon Photography By Emma Singh, Events by Emma Corporation Spring Gala season is officially underway in Winnipeg. Hosting a corporate or charity fundraising gala is a…
With a Strong Community, Anything is Possible | Q&A with Spirit Finalist
The Spirit of Winnipeg Awards Gala is one of our business community’s most highly anticipated events — and it’s all about honouring local organizations making a difference in our city….
The Social Enterprise Centre | A Collaborative Workspace in Winnipeg’s North End
Written by Mike Choi, Territory Manager at Canadian Blood Services January’s Leadership Winnipeg session took us around Winnipeg’s inner city where some of our most marginalized communities live. We…
How Giving Back Boosts Business
Written by: Jonathan Wade, Red River College | Creative Communications – Student Intern Spirit of Winnipeg 2018 Non-Profit and Social Enterprise Award winner – A Port in the Storm…
Manitoba Race to Reduce Announces 2018 Awards Categories
Manitoba Race to Reduce has announced their 2018 award categories. The awards, held in April each year, have been expanded this year to recognize even more participant accomplishments. New…
HELP! Santa needs a new sleigh!
Crowd view at the Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade (image from Tourism Winnipeg) The Chamber is calling on all members to spread the word and lend a hand to support a…
TELUS has $20,000 grants available for registered charities in Manitoba
Are you a registered charity helping Manitoba youth succeed? With support from the TELUS Manitoba Community Board, charities are eligible to receive up to $20,000 in one-time grant funding for…
If Manitobans are so giving, why are charities stressed?
Every month, we ask different participants of our Leadership Winnipeg class to blog about their experience. Leadership Winnipeg recently spent the day crossing the charitable landscape in Winnipeg, learning about our…
Winnipeg non-profits: grants available to make your spaces more accessible
On behalf of the Disabilities Issues Office The Manitoba Government invites non-profit community organizations to submit project proposals to improve physical accessibility to Community Places Program (CPP) by May 28,…
Why is sponsorship so bad in Manitoba?
We’re always interested in our members’ assessments of Winnipeg’s business scene, so when marketing firm Deschenes Regnier wrote several short articles on sponsorship, we bookmarked the posts for future reading….
Free diversity courses at your business through Manitoba Start (April through June)
Manitoba Start offers a wide range of Diversity and Intercultural training for Manitoba businesses and organizations. As the leading provider of career services for newcomers to Manitoba, they address employers’…
Behind the scenes at the Manitoba Museum’s transformation
The Manitoba Museum is in the midst of a transformation. Our Chair, Johanna Hurme, visited the beloved cultural gem with CEO Claudette Leclerc to get an update and a sneak…
United Way of Winnipeg nearly at their annual goal (and you can help)
Earlier this month, about two dozen business people found themselves sitting beside pairs of pyjamas. The child-sized clothes were brand new, tied with bows and destined for one of the…
Opinion | Commission-based fundraising has no place in Manitoba
Recently, a group of fundraisers held an event. Part of the program was a brief presentation on Ethics where the audience cheered when the proper ethical scenario was presented and…
Why Manitoba teens hand over suicide notes at a concert
Robb Nash was on the path to becoming a major commercial success, topping the charts and touring with some of the biggest names in the Canadian music industry. Instead of pursuing a career with…
Get funding from TELUS
If you’re a registered charity seeking funding for a youth-focused program, we want you to apply for the TELUS Manitoba Community Board. Charities are eligible for up to $20,000 of…
How Family Dynamics keeps Winnipeg families strong
More than 6,000 Winnipeg families are touched by Family Dynamics programs and services every year. The non-profit – which turns 80 this year – provides a remarkable variety of services,…
