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The Chesley Kinsmen 2020 Crop Project

Nov 19, 2020 Christine Stahl

What happens when you take a club committed to serving their community, a passionate teacher, a good piece of land and the partnership and sponsorship of many local businesses? Magic. Or more specifically a fantastic project that teaches young people agricultural skills, provides fresh produce to local markets and acts as a fundraiser to benefit the local community.

How to Effectively Promote Your Non-Profit Event on Social Media

Dec 06, 2016 Jennifer Martin

Social media can a noisy place, so it's important that you employ the following tactics to ensure your message makes it through.

Address Your Impact

In a previous post we spoke about the value of storytelling in non-profit and how it can help you effectively reach your audience in the digital age. A key part of telling your story is addressing the direct impact of your organization and your specific event. If it’s a recurring event, share pictures from past events, but also let your audience know last year’s outcome and the tangible benefits (and how those benefits might increase with a boon in participation).

Utilizing High School Volunteers

Sep 15, 2014 Laura Hamilton

Canadians seek different volunteer experiences throughout their lifespans as their circumstances and priorities change. Traditionally, volunteering has been a feel-good way to give back to the community; but now, it has also become a means for young people to gain skills for the labour market. A lot of Canadian high school students need 30-40 volunteer hours as a requirement to graduate. Having students help with your Kin events is a win for both you and them.

Volunteer Centres: Your Community Hub

Apr 10, 2014 Lindsay Irvine

As National Volunteer Week draws to a close, I hope you feel valued and appreciated by your community and those who benefit from your gifts of time and energy. If you are part of Kin, not only do you volunteer for your club’s specific events and causes, but you might also have involvement in helping grow membership and recruiting extra volunteers.  Volunteer Centres are a pillar in any community and are there to serve volunteers, non-profits, and as a result, the community’s needs. Connecting with your local volunteer centre has many benefits - some obvious, and some less known.