The Manitoba Federation of Non-Profit Organization Inc. is the umbrella body for a network of non-profit community-based organizations, coalitions, and groups. We bring non-profits together to work on common challenges, identify opportunities, and build our collective strength. Our partnerships have a range of services and activities to help ensure healthy organizations.We're a dynamic and egalitarian network built with social inclusion and transparent decision-making in mind. There are more than 8,000 registered non-profits in Manitoba but the MFNPO treats the sector as a whole rather than as discrete pieces.Our board members are drawn from a variety of organizations, including many of our sub-sectors, and vary from year to year. Currently we have board members from social services, health organizations, organized labour, First Nations, new Canadians, and business associations.As we are the human resource sector council for the non-profit sector we are involved as an active member of the Alliance of Manitoba Sector CouncilsNeil Cohen, Executive Director, Community Unemployed Help Centre, was one of the founding members of the MFNPO and served on the board of directors during its early stages
Blue Bombers Alumnus and former CFL Executive Lyle Bauer conceived Never Alone Foundation after being diagnosed with throat cancer in 2004. 'When I was first diagnosed with cancer, I can tell you that in spite of family and friends, I had never felt so alone and unsure of what the future would bring,' recalled Bauer, who has since successfully fought the disease.His experience with the disease and the support he received from friends, family, and cancer service providers inspire him to help other cancer patients to let them know that they are Never Alone.As a national registered charity, Never Alone Foundation has the flexibility to support many worthwhile agencies, projects and programs that aid in the fight against cancer. Funds totaling over $800,000.00 have been donated to cancer fighting agencies including CancerCare Manitob,a Canadian Cancer Society, Health Sciences Foundation, Riverview Health Centre Foundation, Camp Quality and other deserving programs.Officially launched during the 2005 CFL Coach of the Year Luncheon, Never Alone Foundation's program has grown
Thomas Sill, C.A.1905 - 1986Mr. Sill lived his entire life in Winnipeg and practised as a chartered accountant for many years. He was an astute investor who built a fortune which became the basis for the Thomas Sill Foundation.In his last will, Tom Sill established the foundation which bears his name. His will, a measure of his astuteness, contained only this instruction:'I have decided to create an entity for charitable purposes.'
Welcome to National Diabetes Trust, Canada’s largest charitable clothing and small household goods collection service and the social enterprise of Diabetes Canada.
With more than 3,000 donation bins and an active home pick-up service in communities across Canada, we collect unwanted gently used clothing and household items to raise much-needed funds for Diabetes Canada. This helps support programs and research on behalf of the 11 million Canadians living with diabetes and pre-diabetes.
But, we’re more than just clothing donation collectors. We are an organization of dedicated professionals working with Canadians from coast to coast fighting to End Diabetes through waste diversion. Each year, the program diverts more than 100 million lbs. of clothing and household items from landfill sites across Canada.
With your help, we can continue to support diabetes research, education and reduce our environmental impact. Schedule a pick up today!
Fundraising Consultation
With more than 35+ years of experience in fundraising and leadership in her work with charities of all sizes and sectors such as healthcare, arts and culture, education, recreation, social services, Pam Simmons APR, CFRE, CTT, principal consultant brings unique fundraising skills and experience to the table with clients. Coreniche is proud of delivering services in a timely, efficient manner with integrity, commitment and creativity.
Using an integrated approach to fundraising Pam is able to capitalize on her public relations and community engagement skills for for non profit organizations to help them become more effective in building long term relationships with donors and building relationships with new ones.