Preparing for Societies Act Transition & Onboarding in October & November

This is part three in an ongoing Societies Act series. If you’d like email updates, sign up for our monthly Resource Mailer or Quarterly Communiqué.   These are the key action items your non profit should take in October & November to prepare for the Societies Act transition & onboarding.  By now you know that the new Societies… Read more »

Societies Act Transition Series

BC has a new Societies Act that will come into force November 28, 2016. All non profits must update their bylaws and constitution to conform to this updated legislation. For some non profits this will be a simple transition, but for others there may be more work involved to make sure the transition goes smoothly and… Read more »

WTF, Funders!?

There are tens of thousands of non profits and charities across Canada who rely on grants from various sources to fund their program work. Ostensibly, this work is serving a greater public interest or good that is otherwise not well enough addressed by private or government means and so, as a society, we rely on… Read more »

The Societies Act: what happens next?

This is part two in an ongoing Societies Act series. If you’d like email updates, sign up for our monthly Resource Mailer or Quarterly Communiqué. If you are a board member or staff person of a non profit in BC, an important question you should be asking is: what do I need to do in order… Read more »

Planning a successful AGM

Planning a successful Annual General Meeting (AGM) for your non profit is key to your organization’s compliance and smooth operations. Key decisions are made that will impact the work you do. Sharp Six’s AGM Planning Checklist Here is our timeline and key questions to help ensure a successful AGM.   Four months prior Plan the rough… Read more »

Metro Vancouver Non Profit Sector Salary Survey

The Metro Vancouver Non Profit Sector Salary Survey is now open. This survey will help organizations and individuals understand the landscape of salary and compensation in the non profit and charitable sector in Metro Vancouver. Deadline: July 31, 2016 To stay notified or be reminded to fill it out, or to indicate your interest in having a survey… Read more »

The New Societies Act: Important Info for BC Non Profits

BC has a new Societies Act that will come into force November 28, 2016 and replace the existing Society Act. By the end of November 2018 all provincially registered non profits must “transition” to this new act. There will be a transition package issued by the Registry in August 2018 and you can find out… Read more »

The Legal Eagle at Sharp Six

Does your organization need legal guidance? At Sharp Six we can provide specific legal support to sharpen your organization’s practices. Rachel S Forbes is a part time practicing lawyer with a JD from the University of Victoria and is the legal eagle ready to work with you and support your organization’s needs. We work directly… Read more »