On October 28, 2022, Pillar Nonprofit Network and the Elgin Middlesex Oxford Workforce Planning and Development Board (WPDB) released new data showing that employers in the London region’s nonprofit sector have been facing severe human resources challenges, including greater difficulty compared to other employers in hiring and retaining qualified workers. Sector employers and advocates have long noted precarious work and wage disparity as challenges in the sector, and the findings... Read More
October 13, 2022
LONDON, Ontario (October 13, 2022) – Today Pillar Nonprofit Network is pleased to announce the appointment of Maureen Cassidy as Interim Chief Executive Officer effective October 17th, 2022. Maureen is currently a City Councillor for Ward 5 for the City of London, serving until the end of the current council session in November, and is not running for re-election. She has strong community connections, having served as Deputy Mayor, Co-Chair... Read More
October 13, 2022
Pillar Nonprofit Network extends our heartfelt thanks and best wishes to Tanja Kueneman, Interim Co-CEO and Co-President, and VP Finance and Strategy, who has announced her resignation from Pillar Nonprofit Network as of November 4, 2022. Tanja joined Pillar’s leadership team in 2021 as VP Finance and Strategy. Bringing with her 15+ years of experience in finance, financial reporting and audit, Tanja has made significant contributions to optimizing many important... Read More
October 11, 2022
With the opportunity to make a written submission to the pre-budget consultations in advance of federal Budget 2023, Pillar has endorsed the recommendations of Imagine Canada for broad measures that will increase the resilience of nonprofit organizations and our readiness to rise to historic challenges and those exacerbated by the pandemic. In keeping with our strategic priorities, we have also renewed our call to accelerate and expand anti-oppression work by funding initiatives that advance reconciliation and eliminate racism and hate.Read More
October 11, 2022
In the wake of dwindling voter turnout in recent elections and our commitment to strengthening democratic institutions, Pillar Nonprofit Network is launching an effort meant to encourage people who rarely or never vote to cast ballots in the upcoming municipal election, October 24. Called Project 51 London, the initiative’s long-term goal is to increase municipal voter turnout in London municipal elections to greater than 50% by coaching community organizations to mount voter education pop-ups designed by the Democratic Engagement Exchange.Read More
October 7, 2022
Organization/Business: BGC London BGC London is a community organization that provides activities for children and youth whenever school is out, and during the day for older adults 55 and over. Our mission is to provide safe, supportive places where children, youth, and seniors can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life. What do you want people to know about how you or... Read More
October 7, 2022
Especially in recent years, and in alignment with principles championed in the international labour and sustainable development movements , there has been a growing call in the nonprofit and broader social impact sector to centre decent work for both our colleagues and for all workers. Decent work is becoming imperative to many funders, as the philanthropic sector recognizes that the future of work is flexible, and also decent. Close to... Read More
October 6, 2022
Moving Forward Together - Next Steps for the Pillar Board of Directors We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts through a public letter. Please be assured that we consider all feedback carefully and always strive to listen, learn and improve. Over the past two months, we have seen and heard from some of our members, co-tenants, and stakeholders questions regarding our recent decisions and their perplexity in... Read More
October 4, 2022
Organization/Business: The London Search and Rescue Team Short Bio or Organizational Mission: The London Search and Rescue Team was formed in 2002. For 20 years, we have trained and provided volunteer ground searchers to London Police Services, St. Thomas Police and OPP and many other police forces in SW Ontario. Our members train twice a month, every month, and they are on call 24/7/365 in all weather conditions. Searchers are... Read More
September 29, 2022
Content warning: missing children, colonial violence, Residential Schools First published June 1, 2021; Updated: September 24, 2022 On Thursday, May 27, 2021, the remains of 215 children were found buried on the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School through the efforts of the Tk’emlups te Secwépemc Language and Cultural Department and ceremonial Knowledge Keepers. Since then, the number unmarked of graves at residential schools that have been discovered... Read More
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