DIGITAL - New Facebook Resources for Non-Profits

Connecting with supporters on Facebook just got easier for non-profit organizations with the new website – nonprofits.fb.com.

“We hope this website will serve as a valuable resource for non-profits, regardless of their size, focus, or location. This is just the next step in our efforts to build tools and products to empower our global community to do even more good on Facebook,” Joanne Sprague, Marketing Manager for Social Good wrote in a blog post announcing the site.

An essential guide for organizations looking to create a presence or increase their presence, the site covers everything from getting started, to building a support network and utilizing the platform’s latest fundraising tools.

"We are constantly blown away by the ways people and organizations use Facebook — not just to connect, but to make an impact in their communities and around the world," wrote Sprague. "This is especially true of non-profits, who inspire us every day by raising awareness about their causes, activating supporters and raising the funds they need to support their organizations. We want to help non-profits use Facebook more effectively to achieve these goals."

Williams Studies Cyber Incivility and the Non-Profit Sector in Canada

Urban Animal Alumni, Kristin Williams is the CEO of Junior Achievement Nova Scotia. She is also enrolled in a PhD program in Management at the Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax. 

Williams is conducting academic research to explore cyber incivility in organizational settings. Cyber incivility is social behaviour that is communicated via email. The behaviour may be regarded as rude, inappropriate, or disrespectful. 

In this day and age cyber incivility is an emerging problem. Traditional incivility in the workplace has been studied extensively, but cyber incivility is a growing area of research interest in the field of management and organizational behaviour. 

Williams hopes to answer the research question: What are the perceptions, implications and repercussions of cyber incivility in the non-profit sector in Canada. Urban Animal is very interested and supportive of this study.

Williams is looking for study participants. Participation is entirely confidential and involves a 60 minute interview and the provision of email samples. This research is being supervised by Dr. Catherine Loughlin, Canada Research Chair in Management.

Those wishing to be involved can contact Kristin. Participants will receive an executive summary of the findings.

Research Ethics

As with all Saint Mary’s University projects involving human participants, this project was reviewed by the Saint Mary’s University Research Ethics Board. Those with comments or concerns about ethical matters or those who would like to discuss their rights as a research participant, may contact the Chair of the Research Ethics Board.

BC SPCA earns top-rated, “four stars” from Charity Intelligence Canada

The BC SPCA received national recognition last week when it was awarded four stars - the highest rating possible - in Charity Intelligence Canada's annual list of top charities announced today. 

Charity Intelligence Canada assesses hundreds of non-profit organizations across the country. The BC SPCA is one of only 109 Canadian charities and the only animal welfare organization, accredited by Imagine Canada for demonstrated excellence in financial accountability and transparency, board governance, fundraising, staff management and volunteer involvement. 

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"The BC SPCA is able to carry out its work on behalf of abused, injured and homeless animals through the generosity of individuals, businesses, foundations and others in the community who support us," said Craig Daniell, BC SPCA CEO. "It is extremely important to us to be able to demonstrate that these donations are being stewarded as effectively as possible." 

For more information, visit www.charityintelligence.ca

BC SPCA releases "Cost of Care" material

In an effort to educate the public on adoption costs and shelter responsibilities the BC SPCA released materials outlining the cost of care for cats and dogs in its shelters. 

On average, adoptable dogs incur $485 worth of care while cats cost an average of $784 to care for. Releasing these facts and figures may help pet families understand the reason for adoption rates and need for donations. 

Each year the BC SPCA helps nearly 29,000 animals across the province. The BC SPCA is a non-profit organization that must cover the costs of sheltering animals including the facilities and more than 400 staff, food, medical costs, vaccinations, sterilization, and behavioral and welfare monitoring and assessment.

BISSELL Pet Foundation Mission to Find Pets a Home

During the pet industry's largest trade show in the U.S., BISSELL Homecare, Inc., it was announced the launch of the BISSELL Pet Foundation, a charitable non-profit organization with a goal to help every pet find a home.

The BISSELL Pet Foundation will broaden BISSELL's long-standing commitment of pet adoption and will focus its efforts on providing grants to charities supporting the humane care and treatment of animals. The Foundation's goal is to raise $250,000 annually for charities that support animal welfare.

To read the full news release about BISSELL's latest venture, click here to learn more.

For information on about the BISSELL Pet Foundation is available at www.bissellpetfoundation.org.