Endeavour Volunteer Consulting for Non Profits

August 2009 Newsletter

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SECTION 1: ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM ENDEAVOR
1. Introducing Communications Team: Peter Janecek, Phillip Ferguson, Amanda Neale-Robinson & Thomas Lai
2. Volunteer Opportunities: Two Writers and An Editor—Application deadline: August 14th
3. Introducing New Project Advisors George Oliver, Sharon Sehdev, and Ming-Young Tam; and New Subject Matter Expert
Patrick Dunn
4. Introducing New In-Kind Sponsors
5. Thank You to Volunteers and Non-Profits for Their Applications to Endeavour’s Fall Round of Projects
6. Congratulations to Endeavour Executive, Katherine Choi, Rotman MBA Class of 2009
7. Endeavour Case Competition Postponed

SECTION 2: EVENT RECAP & PHOTOS
Over 150 Attend the July 18th Workshop Co-Hosted by Endeavour and CMC-Canada at Ryerson University

SECTION 3: THIS MONTH’S BLOG POST FROM ENDEAVOR
Are You Considering an Earned Income Venture? Our Volunteer Consultants May Be Able to Help.

SECTION 4: WHAT OUR VOLUNTEERS SAY ABOUT JOINING ENDEAVOR
Comments About Joining Endeavour by Alex Gill, Arnav Diwan, Gregg Newson, Claire Shen, and Allyson Collymore

SECTION 5: NEWS FROM VOLUNTEERS, CLIENTS, PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS
1. August 11th, Toronto Net Tuesday Meetup—Twitter Talk II – From Concept to Action
2. August 22nd, Food For The Poor—8th Annual Rockford Fundraising Event
3. (Application Deadline—August 30th) CMC-Canada To Hire CEO
4. September 13th, The Hearing Foundation of Canada—Hear Here Fun Fest
5. September 17th, Windfall Clothing—Windfall Charity Golf Tournament
6. (Open for Registration for September 22nd–25th), PSR-RPS—2009 National Conference
7. (Open for Registration for 2009/2010), Meal Exchange (MX)—Leaders Needed for Campuses
8. Call for Newsletter Submissions

SECTION 1: ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM ENDEAVOR return to top

1. Introducing Endeavour’s Communications Team: Peter Janecek, Phillip Ferguson, Amanda Neale-Robinson & Thomas Lai

We are delighted to welcome and introduce our Communications Team: Peter Janecek, Phillip Ferguson, Amanda Neale-Robinson, and Thomas Lai. The team members bring a mix of skills in journalism, public relations, radio, design, visual communications, marketing, and branding to support Endeavour.

	Peter Janecek Advisor, Communications & PR Peter Janeck is Principal and Senior Counsel at AlfadogPR Inc. Peter has 25 years of experience in journalism and corporate public relations. Prior to starting his consultancy, Peter was Senior Vice-President and Partner with Fleishman-Hillard Canada. Before joining Fleishman-Hillard, Peter was Director of the Press Office at Nortel Networks. He has also held senior positions with other high-tech companies. He began his communications career as a producer for CanadaAM program and the CTV National News, producing stories from the field in the UK and the US. Learn more about Peter at http://www.endeavourvolunteer.ca/wp/communications-team/?menu=abo#peterjanecek			Phillip Ferguson Advisor, Marketing Communications & Design Phillip Ferguson is Principal and Marketing Consultant at Phillip Ferguson: creative. For over twenty years, Phillip has been helping organizations create and promote successful brands and product lines. He has provided creative marketing and communications solutions to a broad range of business interests including Bell, Coca-Cola, Deloitte, KPMG and WebMD as well as a number of not-for-profit organizations. For the last eight years, he has focused on international medical and technology marketing for Orthomerica Products and PAL Health Technologies. Learn more about Phillip at http://www.endeavourvolunteer.ca/wp/communications-team/?menu=abo#phillipferguson
	Amanda Neale-Robinson Associate, Communications & PR Amanda has a strong background in event planning, promotions and marketing. Experiences include working as Public Relations Associate at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto and as Promotions Assistant at the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, where she was the voice of the radio station and managed the station’s community relations to raise awareness and support for local charities in Alberta. Amanda holds a Bachelor’s degree in Radio and Television Arts from Ryerson University and a post-graduate certificate in Public Relations from Humber College. Learn more about Amanda at http://www.endeavourvolunteer.ca/wp/communications-team/?menu=abo#amandanealerobinson			Thomas Lai Associate, Marketing Communications & Design Thomas Lai has a background in visual communications, design and art. He has worked as an intern for Antenna Visual Communications and The Movement, conducting research and producing concepts for the creative industry. As an artist and humanist, he has a great interest in psychology, sociology and human development. He is currently pursuing these areas of interest and is volunteering as a tutor for the Learning Disabilities Association of York Region. Thomas holds an Honours Bachelor of Design from York University/Sheridan College. Learn more about Thomas at http://www.endeavourvolunteer.ca/wp/communications-team/?menu=abo#thomaslai

2. Volunteer Opportunites: Two Writers and an Editor—Application Deadline: August 14th

Looking for experienced writers and an editor to write/edit web copy, articles and speeches for Endeavour Volunteer Consulting for Non-Profits, a dynamic and growing not-for-profit organization based in Toronto. Experience the satisfaction of volunteering by contributing three to five hours a week, working with committed professionals in a virtual environment. Application deadline is August 14, 2009. Please email your cover letter and resume to volunteer@endeavourvolunteer.ca with the subject line “Writer” or “Editor.” For more information about Endeavour, please visit us at http://www.endeavourvolunteer.ca

3. Introducing New Project Advisors George Oliver, Sharon Sehdev, and Ming-Young Tam;
and New Subject Matter Expert Patrick Dunn

We are excited to have George Oliver, Sharon Sehdev and Ming-Young Tam join Endeavour’s Advisory Board.

George Oliver is President of BGO Consulting Inc. His practice focuses on healthcare, broadcasting and the non-profit sector in functional areas that include operations, project management, business planning and organization development. George’s clients include the Canadian Association of Food Banks, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Stanford University Medical Centre, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the Ontario Veterinary College. Prior to founding his consultancy, George held progressively senior positions at CBC Radio, Pitney-Bowes and IBM Canada.

Learn more about George at http://www.endeavourvolunteer.ca/wp/about/advisory-board/#georgeoliver

Sharon Sehdev is a Client Service Director for PricewaterhouseCoopers, responsible for developing relationships with local top tier clients in the technology sector and ensuring they receive quality services and leading industry expertise. Sharon brings over ten years of marketing, business development and consulting experience. She also spent five years in various business development and consulting positions in the human resources consulting industry, providing services to Fortune 500 companies in Canada and the US.

Learn more about Sharon at http://www.endeavourvolunteer.ca/wp/about/advisory-board/?menu=abo#sharonsehdev

Ming-Young Tam is an associate with Nayar Consulting, specializing in supporting community and social service agencies. She has worked with non-profit sector and community-based organizations for over ten years, with extensive experience in program development, program evaluation, stakeholder coordination, policy research and project management. Her professional experience includes social administration and policy positions with the United Way Toronto, City of Toronto, Laidlaw Foundation, and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Learn more about Ming-Young at http://www.endeavourvolunteer.ca/wp/about/advisory-board/?menu=abo#mingyoungtam

We are excited to have Patrick Dunn, former engagement manager, join Endeavour as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in market research.

Patrick Dunn is Research Director at Idea Couture and Principal of Spyglass Market Intelligence, a market research consultancy providing research insights to drive strategic decision-making, with a focus on Asian and international markets. Patrick is an experienced researcher and consultant, with a wide range of global project experience. His professional experience spans various organizations, including Xerox, Coca-cola, Selnate Consulting in Japan, Japan Market Intelligence (JMI), and MarketProbe.

Learn more about Patrick at http://www.endeavourvolunteer.ca/wp/about/sme/?menu=abo#patrick

4. Introducing New In-Kind Sponsors

Ted Rogers School of Management Offers Event Space to Endeavour We would like to thank and recognize the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University for offering Endeavour event space for educational workshops that benefit our members and the community. Located in the heart of Toronto’s business community, the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University is Canada’s largest undergraduate management school. Learn more about Ted Rogers School of Management at http://www.endeavourvolunteer.ca/wp/supporters/?menu=sup#trsm
AlfadogPR Inc. Offers Pro Bono Communications to Endeavour We are delighted to announce that AlfadogPR Inc. is offering their pro bono communications services to Endeavour. AlfadogPR’s 360°Dynamic Executive Communications™ is real-time, on-the-spot communications for today’s executive. They provide one-to-one confidential counsel based on experience and knowledge of both strategic and tactical elements of communications. Their clients are C-level executives and board members who want to develop strategic communications content, articulate business challenges, personalize their delivery, and know how to take advantage of both traditional and social media. Learn more about AlfadogPR Inc. at http://www.alfadogpr.com
Spyglass Market Intelligence Offers Pro Bono Market Research to Endeavour We are delighted to announce that Spyglass Market Intelligence is offering their pro bono market research services to Endeavour. Spyglass Market Intelligence is a market research consultancy that provides clients with clear, actionable research insight that drives strategic decision-making. By utilizing a systematic and practical approach, Spyglass specializes in uncovering new opportunities in emerging markets and leveraging global vision with local experience. With a wealth of both client and supplier-side experience in Business to Business and Business to Consumer markets, Spyglass brings a business focus to the table unmatched by other research firms. Learn more about Spyglass Market Intelligence at http://www.spyglassmi.com

5. Thank You to Volunteers and Non-Profits for Their Applications to Endeavour’s Fall Round of Projects

Thank You For Applying to Volunteer with Endeavour!
We would like to thank potential volunteers for submitting an application to work with Endeavour for our fall/winter project cycle. The applications are currently undergoing review by the Executive Team and Recruitment Committee. Successful candidates will be contacted in the next few weeks for an interview.

Thank You for Applying to Work with Endeavour!
We would like to thank potential clients for submitting an application to work with Endeavour for our fall/winter project cycle. The applications are currently undergoing review by the Executive Team and Advisory Board. You will be contacted within the next few weeks for the next steps in the application process.

6. Congratulations to Endeavour Executive, Katherine Choi, Rotman MBA Class of 2009

“On behalf of the Executive Team, I’d like to congratulate Katherine Choi, our Director of Volunteer Management, for graduating with her MBA from the Rotman School of Management this spring.

Over the next six months, Katherine will be volunteering in Kumasi, Ghana with Suame Magazine, a large engineering cluster encompassing over 200,000 impoverished working people in a variety of unregistered and labour-intensive enterprises. Combining her business and engineering backgrounds, Katherine will be working with major companies in Ghana to integrate the Magazine’s micro, small, and medium enterprises into the formal sector of their economy. The objective of this project is to promote technology transfer and industrialization in Suame Magazine and to generate funds for Suame Magazine Industrial Development Organization (SMIDO), the official development unit of Suame Magazine.

It will be a challenging and exciting six months for Katherine, and we wish her a fun and safe trip!”

—Andrea Wong, President

7. Endeavour Case Competition Postponed

The Endeavour case competition has been postponed to September 2010. We want to thank all volunteers for their help so far, and look forward to your participation and support in the future. Look for more details as well as opportunities to get involved at a later date.

SECTION 2: EVENT RECAP & PHOTOS return to top

Over 150 Attend July 18th Workshop Co-Hosted by Endeavour and CMC-Canada at Ryerson University

Above: Ron Babin, CMC, Assistant Professor & Interim Director of the Ted Rogers School of IT Management, welcomes attendees

We would like to thank the over 150 participants at the July 18th workshop, “Developing and Sustaining Your Consulting Career”, co-hosted by Endeavour and CMC-Canada at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University.

The event began with a presentation by Jim Love, FCMC, one of Canada’s best know strategy and technology consultants, on a career in consulting. The presentation was be followed by an engaging panel discussion moderated by Abe Patricio, CMC, and featuring Fiorella Callocchia of HR Impact, Jim Love of Performance Advantage, and Cleve Lu of Era Integrated Marketing Communications.

Endeavour, CMC-Canada, and Ryerson University are working together to bring you more workshops, and look forward to seeing you in the near future.

The workshop presentation can be viewed at http://tinyurl.com/c2fezs

Event photos can be viewed at http://www.endeavourvolunteer.ca/photos/album.php5?id=5359890119670739505

SECTION 3: THIS MONTH’S BLOG POST FROM ENDEAVOR return to top

Are you considering an earned income venture? Our volunteer consultants may be able to help.

Sustainable funding is a challenge for many non-profits, including our own. A recently released report, Canada’s non-profit maze: A scan of legislation and regulation impacting revenue generation in the non-profit sector, by Lynn Eakin and Associates, commissioned by the Wellesley Institute, provides a picture of the financial and regulatory burdens facing the non-profit sector.

Some of the key findings outlined in the report include:

Government and charitable funding is declining as a percentage of non-profit sector income and earned revenue is increasing. Increasingly, non-profit organizations are seeking revenue from all three sources (charitable donations, government funding, and earned income).

Each of the revenue sources has significant legislative and regulatory constraints on its own, and when all three sources of income come together in a single organization, the difficulties are compounded and are much more complex. Sector regulation was never designed for organizations obtaining revenue from all three sources.

Funding challenges and regulatory entanglements amount to a veritable maze that adds a huge administrative burden to already over-burdened organizations. Management resources are diverted from the primary mission of the organization to the complex challenge of navigating an ever-expanding maze of regulation.

While Endeavour Volunteer Consulting for Non-Profits does not offer the expertise of fundraising professionals, our volunteer consultants bring knowledge and insights from the business sector and can provide management advice to non-profit boards and executives, including conducting a feasibility study on your earned income venture plan as we did for The Hearing Foundation of Canada.

Our consulting projects range from developing a five-year strategic plan for a young non-profit to recommending an operational model to help a successful, established charity manage and sustain rapid growth. You can learn more about our services at http://www.endeavourvolunteer.ca/wp/clients/?menu=cli and the work we’ve done at http://www.endeavourvolunteer.ca/wp/clients/client-list/?menu=cli

To read more from the Canada’s non-profit maze: A scan of legislation and regulation impacting revenue generation in the non-profit sector report and accompanying policy brief, visit http://wellesleyinstitute.com/new-wellesley-institute-research

SECTION 4: WHAT OUR VOLUNTEERS SAY ABOUT JOINING ENDEAVOR return to top

Comments About Joining Endeavour by Alex Gill, Arnav Diwan, Gregg Newson, Claire Shen,
and Allyson Collymore

	“The private sector uses professional consulting all the time to improve, focus and learn. Unfortunately, this is a resource that many nonproﬁts cannot afford. That’s why I am proud to support and mentor teams from Endeavour. The organization provides enthusiastic, professional volunteers who can help nonproﬁts address many of their consulting challenges – and that’s a situation where everyone wins.” Alex Gill, Advisor Principal, Mendicant Group

	“Endeavour provides a unique means to fuse real-world consulting with real-world organizations deeply rooted in our community. Helping the community while gaining consulting experience and networking with industry experts is why I joined Endeavour.” Arnav Diwan , Consultant Design Verification Engineer, AMD

	“I joined Endeavour Volunteer Consulting for Non-Profits because I was looking for a rewarding experience and the opportunity to work with an exceptional group of people. It is also an incredible opportunity for me to apply my knowledge and skills to projects that I know will make a significant difference in other people’s lives.” Gregg Newson, Consultant Human Resources Advisor, Financial Services Commission of Ontario

	“The Endeavour platform provided great opportunities for me, an international MBA student, to improve the client interaction and presentation skills. After six months’ role of engagement manager, I found that I have become more and more conﬁdent in presentations and Q&As. This conﬁdence also helps in my academic performance, especially in real life projects reports and presentations.” Claire Shen, Engagement Manager MBA Candidate, Rotman School of Management

	“I started volunteering with Endeavour in Spring 2008 and I’m currently participating in my second project. I get the opportunity to use the skills that I have developed over the years in both my professional and volunteer careers in a different and unique fashion, while continuing to support and build capacity in the voluntary sector. Equally important, is the opportunity to work with a diverse team of people – university students, new grads, young and other seasoned professionals from a variety of academic/employment backgrounds. This diversity has enriched the experienced for me. It has also helped me to strengthen my leadership style to accommodate working with people with different levels of readiness and capacity.” Allyson Collymore, Engagement Manager Social Work Professional, Ministry of Children & Youth Services

SECTION 5: NEWS FROM VOLUNTEERS, CLIENTS, PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS return to top

1. August 11th, Toronto Net Tuesday Meetup—Twitter Talk II – From Concept to Action

Our partner, TechSoup Canada, invites you to the next Toronto Net Tuesday Meetup on August 11th. This session, Twitter Talk II, is a peer-to-peer panel discussion about how organizations are utilizing Twitter to push messages, drive web-traffic, encourage volunteerism, and more. Please visit http://netsquared.meetup.com/20/calendar/10873641/ to sign-up and to obtain more information about this session.

2. August 22nd, Food For The Poor—8th Annual Rockford Fundraising Event

Our client, Food For The Poor, will be holding the 8th Annual Rockford Fundraising Event on August 22, 2009. The proceeds from the event will be used to begin construction on the Seeds of Hope Friendship Village in Madeline, Cap-Haitien, Haiti. The event is located at Rockford Country Club in Rockford, Illinois, USA. For Canadians who are unable to attend the event but would like to contribute, you can make a donation here. For more information about this event please visit http://www.foodforthepoor.org/newsroom/events/2009-seeds-rockford.html.

3. (Application Deadline—August 30th) CMC-Canada To Hire CEO

Our partner, CMC-Canada, will hire a Chief Executive Officer responsible for ongoing operations and all external facing advocacy and public relations. Externally, this new position will build strategic relationships with key stakeholders and governments and act as the chief spokesperson and advocate for the consulting profession, the CMC designation and the Association. The CEO will also play a key role in leading the Association through its Connect, Grow, Promote and Sustain strategies to achieve its goal of growing to 5,000 members by 2012 representing the complete spectrum of independent, mid-tier and large global firms. Please click here to find out more information and to apply for this opportunity.

4. September 13th, The Hearing Foundation of Canada—Hear Here Fun Fest

Our client, The Hearing Foundation of Canada, will be holding the Hear Here Fun Fest on September 13, 2009 in Markham, Ontario. The main focus of the event is to promote public awareness to rid the stereotypes and stigmas people associate with hearing loss. The day is filled with raffles, entertainment and plenty of activities for children and adults. For more information please visit http://www.hearingfoundation.ca/aspx/Public/News/NewsItem.aspx?item_id=41.

5. September 17th, Windfall Clothing—Windfall Charity Golf Tournament

Our client, Windfall Clothing will be holding the Windfall Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at Caledon Woods Golf Club. 100% of the proceeds of this tournament are used to provide new warm snowsuits, hats and gloves to children who without our help, would be left in the ‘cold’ next winter. For more information about this event please visit http://www.windfallbasics.com/events.htm#ww4w.

6. (Open for Registration for September 22nd–25th), PSR-RPS—2009 National Conference

Our client, Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Réadaptation Psychosociale (RPS) Canada, will be holding their Canada National Conference in Thunder Bay Ontario, September 22-25, 2009. The theme of the conference is “Recovery: Practicing in Partnership”. Registration is now open. Please visit http://www.psrrpscanada.ca/Events/2009_Conference/2009%20conference.htm for more details.

7. (Open for Registration for 2009/2010), Meal Exchange (MX)—Leaders Needed for Campuses

As a reminder to those who may still be interested, our client, Meal Exchange (MX), is still seeking student leaders for their Chapter Director and Executive roles in their community’s Meal Exchange organizing committee for Canadian campuses. Please visit http://www.mealexchange.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=175&Itemid=280 for more information on how you can take part in this exciting opportunity.

8. Call for Newsletter Submissions

Endeavour volunteers, clients, partners and supporters are invited to submit items for the September 2009 newsletter. Please send your submission by August 31st to news@endeavourvolunteer.ca with the subject line “September 2009 Newsletter Submission”.