Advancing Innovative Approaches to Sustainability, Equity, and Creativity
Workshops & Events

This section provides details and power point presentations from Metcalf Foundation workshops and events.

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Public Policy 201 – A Primer for Nonprofit Organizations Canadian Income Policies after the Crash of 2008
2009

The Metcalf Foundation invites you to a public policy primer on Canada’s income security system.  This system provides critical support to Canadians living in low income.  At the same time, numerous reports have documents its serious shortcomings, particularly with regard to programs targeting working-age adults.

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Public Policy 201 – A Primer for Nonprofit Organizations The Role of Legislation in Reducing Poverty in Ontario
2009

As a case study, this session uses the poverty reduction bill that was introduced into Ontario’s legislature on February 25, 2009.

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Public Policy 101 – A Primer for Nonprofit Organizations
2008

What is Public Policy and Why Should We Be Bothered?
Public Policy:  Who’s Who in Government
How Do We Develop More Effective Public Policy Options?

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Grassroots Fundraising for Community Change
2008

Basic Principles of Grassroots Fundraising
Asking for Money:  Five Easy Steps for Getting Past Psychological Barriers
Major Gift Campaigns or How to Raise $50,000 in Six Weeks

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Culture and Politics
2008

In conjunction with a variety of arts funding bodies, the Metcalf Foundation is pleased to present a special presentation by John Holden on January 30, 2008.  Admission for this exciting presentation is free, and all are encourage to attend.

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Town Hall on Viable Urban Agriculture
2007

In partnership with Ryerson University, the Metcalf Foundation is pleased to announce the third in its City-Builder-in-Residence series.  City-buildings Will Allen and Erika Allen from Growing Power (Milwaukee and Chicago) will be here during the first week of April to talk to Toronto about urban agriculture as a vehicle for social and ecological change.

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