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 »

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 »

Sharp Shooters Workshop Series

Sharp Shooters: free 30 minute skill building workshops The Sharp Six team is providing free 30 minute Sharp Shooter sessions to community driven organizations, individuals and coworking spaces. We want to expand our impact by sharing our expertise to people doing great work in the community. These sessions will include the following topics: Craft Your… Read more »