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Important News for
all BBBS Network Staff
May 2022 e-Bulletin
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ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE APPOINTMENT OF FEDERATION COMMITTEES |
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QUALITY ASSURANCE SELF-ASSESSMENT AND REFLECTION |
To provide local agencies with an opportunity to assess their compliance with National Standards during this developmental stage of the Quality Assurance program, a network wide Quality Assurance self-assessment has been launched.
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TAKE THE BE THERE CHALLENGE THIS MAY |
BBBSC is proud to announce a new and important partnership with Jack.org. In 2021, over 70% of our Mentees self-reported that they are coping with their own mental health challenges, like anxiety and depression. Not everyone knows how to respond when someone bravely shares that they are struggling. Jack.org and Born This Way Foundation are working to change that with a new, free, self-paced mental health learning experience designed to help all of us support young people better.
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week, BBBSC is challenging all BBBS Staff, Mentees, Mentors and Caregivers to complete the new Be There Certificate this May. Read more
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NETWORK KNOWLEDGE TO ACTION – APR ISSUE |
Network Knowledge to Action is a monthly progress report mapping our journey as we collectively live into our new National Theory of Change. Publications are announced in each e-Bulletin and archived in the BBBS Resource Centre.
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BIG STEPS TO SUCCESS ANNUAL LEARNING EVENT! |
BBBSC will be hosting the BIG Steps to Success 1st Annual Learning Event on June 28th from 12:00pm to 1:30pm EST. A celebration of the learnings from the first year of BIG Steps to Success – a 5-year initiative of BBBS and Children's Aid Foundation of Canada to provide mentorship to children and youth receiving services from child welfare organizations.
This event will feature live presentations and panel discussions exploring where we've been in the development of the program, where we're heading, and the learnings and innovations occurring along the way. Visit the Federation Portal to add the event to your calendar! Contact Jordan May, Manager of National Programs, with any questions.
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WANTED: DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING COORDINATOR |
The national office is seeking an energetic, passionate and empathic teammate who is compelled to make a difference through their work. The Development & Marketing Coordinator reports to the Vice President, Fund Development and is a key member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada’s national team. This person plays an essential role supporting and achieving the annual national fundraising and marketing plan. Read more
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NEW TO YOUR NATIONAL TEAM |
We are pleased to welcome Dylan Maccarone as the Associate, Finance & Operations at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada! Dylan will work closely with the Linda Bott to manage and provide financial administration support while multi-tasking finance and operation elements. Read more
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MAY TOWN HALL RECORDING NOW ONLINE |
In our latest Town Hall event, we presented a Theory of Change Ignition Report; Updated on the status of Measuring Reach ; and gave an overview of our federation's new Organization Structure, Committees, and how you can get involved or engage with these groups. Town Hall recordings can be found on the EVENTS page in the Resource Centre. |
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INVITE A FILM INDUSTRY PERSON TO SPEAK TO YOUR YOUTH |
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MEGABIKE PILOT COLLABORATIVE FUNDRAISING EVENT |
A key objective of the National Fundraising Coalition has been to identify and activate a new national event in support of the Network and we’re thrilled to launch the 2022 Big Brothers Big Sisters MEGABike pilot! After joint discussions and pressure testing with the greater network, eight agencies in eight different provinces have chosen to host 12 MEGABike events from June through September.
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NORDSTROM RACK SPONSORS A MOMENT |
As an extension of Nordstrom Rack's partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Canadian stores will once again run a "Sponsor a Moment" campaign to promote Big Brothers Big Sisters and drive donations throughout the month of May. Customers can purchase a "Sponsor a Moment" tag in stores or donate online... Read more
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COCA-COLA IS REACHING OUT AND GIVING BACK |
As previously mentioned, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada has joined forces with Coca-Cola Ltd. to promote a fundraising cause marketing campaign. Coca-Cola Ltd. will contribute $0.50 from every bottle of select beverages sold across Canada to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada... Read more
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NATIONAL PROSPECT CLEARANCE |
Please review the National Prospect Clearance document on the BBBS Resource Centre and provide any additional information about these and/or current relationships you have in your local community. This is a living document, co-created with agency input. Please email [email protected] if you have any updates to share.
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FEDERATION PORTAL ORIENTATION |
We've added some Federation Portal orientation videos for staff to the TRAINING CENTRE. Why not making these part of your on-boarding practice for new hires!
DID YOU KNOW? You can add the Federation Portal to your TEAMS app. Watch the video!
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JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON YAMMER |
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- May 18, 2022: Capturing Potential (from Project Ignite)
- May 19, 2022: Capturing Potential (from Project Ignite)
- May 19, 2022: National Members Council meets
- Jun 7, 2022: Town Hall: Mentoring Labs (Service Delivery Staff)
- Jun 17, 2022: BBBSC AGM
- Jun 28, 2022: Big Steps Learning Event
Add them to your calendar from the EVENTS page on the BBBS Resource Centre.
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