Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia

IONS has made the decision to move off this platform. Over the past few months, it has become obvious that the views of this platform do not align with our own, and we have decided to cease support. This account will remain archived for the foreseeable future.

The search for digital skills funding just got easier! 🔎 The Canadian Centre for Non-profit Digital Resilience (CCNDR) have released a comprehensive report as the roadmap to a digitally empowered future! futureproof.ccndr.ca

Last week, IONS Director of Operations, Alexandra Theroux, spoke with Information Morning Cape Breton about the exciting announcement of "Generating Impact with AI" Keep an eye out for registration launching for the next two sessions 👀 cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

Are you a new leader in the sector? ED ConnectIONS is a monthly virtual session aimed to help facilitate relationship development and peer-to-peer learning for senior leaders across the Community Impact Sector. Sign up today: ions.ca/learn-and-enga…

💻Registration is now open for "Generating Impact with AI"! This program offers practical, virtual workshops (90 minutes each) focused on building capacity and skills in using AI. Every Thursday from 1:30-3:00pm from February 6th to March 20th eventbrite.ca/e/generating-i…

Sneak Peak! 🫣 IONS is launching Generating Impact with AI: Empowering the Community Impact Sector, a six-week training series designed to help organizations leverage AI tools to transform their operations and improve outcomes. Registration opening in the new year!

🌱 We have entered our fall reflection season at IONS Have you considered a seasonal work cycle? The below resource will help provide you with some of the tools to help you shape your own seasonal work! ions.ca/wp-content/upl…

🌱The Volunteer Management Professionals of Nova Scotia (VMPNS) is entering its newest iteration. To meet their strategic goals and return to its roots as a network of volunteer resource leaders, the VMPNS has to become a part of IONS! Learn more: ions.ca/volunteer-mana…

This week is Transgender Awareness Week. The sector supports those most vulnerable in our communities and working to ensure trans people are included in the work and change we are trying to enact is crucial🏳️‍⚧️ Trans people deserve safety and joy thetrevorproject.org/resources/guid…

📢 Applications are now open for Thriving Non-Profits Spring 2025 cohorts! The Thriving Non-Profits cohort program is a 5-month experience that brings nonprofit leaders together and shifts limiting beliefs about what’s possible for nonprofit fundraising. thrivingnonprofits.ca/pages/cohorts?…

Mary Pat an ED in the sector and shared her story with us. She takes part in our monthly ED Connections sessions and has seen direct impact on her work as a result. Read her full story here: #exchange" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ions.ca/impact-report-…

🌟ED Connections is back! ED Connections is a space for collaboration and connection. These monthly virtual sessions aim to help facilitate relationship development and peer-to-peer learning for senior leaders across the Community Impact Sector. eventbrite.ca/e/november-202…

Have you heard the Mi'kmaq Creation Story? Narrated by Stephen Augustine, the creation story has been told and shared for generations. Take some time today to reflect on the learnings found within the story and see what you can embody in your own life. vimeo.com/359368259

📢 Spaces are filling up quickly for our two community gatherings happening in November! Cape Breton: November 6th at Eltuek Arts Centre, Sydney South Shore: November 12th at the Mahone Bay Centre Click here to learn more about the event and register!: eventbrite.com/cc/community-g…

🔎 Does your research require a Mi'maw Ethics Review? The MEW, hosted through Unama'ki College, encourages the highest standards of ethical research of Mi’kmaw people. View the toolkit here to read the full criteria: cbu.ca/indigenous-ini…

📢 Calling Southern Shore impact organizations! Join our "Community Gathering: Advancing Equity and Justice" to collaborate on strategies and tools to advance equity and justice in your organization. November 12th, 9:00am - 4:00pm, Mahone Bay Centre eventbrite.ca/e/community-ga…

🗳️ This week is municipal election week across all 18 of Nova Scotia's counties! General municipal elections take place every four years - this year, election day is October 19th with advance and electronic/telephone voting available in certain areas. ions.ca/wp-content/upl…

🎉 It has been a full year with many learnings, achievements, reflections, and things we're proud of. We're excited to share our 2023-2024 Impact Report - and for the first time ever, in an interactive web and PDF version! Explore the report here! ions.ca/impact-report-…

📢 Calling Cape Breton impact organizations! Join IONS and other impact organizations at our "Community Gathering: Advancing Equity and Justice" When: November 6th Where: Eltuek Arts Centre, Sydney eventbrite.ca/e/community-ga…

October is Mi'kmaw history month in Nova Scotia - a time to learn and listen. In this video, we hear Roddie Gould's story, a resident of Ni'kinen. He shares his story and the impact it has had on his life - and how it helped save him. vimeo.com/user157104059/…