Ethical Story Building for Narrative Change – Session 2
Explore the fundamentals of narrative change and learn ways to integrate it into strategic plans, storytelling, and communications!Series Description:Communications is a strategic site of intervention for impact organizations (nonprofits and charities). Media, policymakers, sector colleagues and the public are all influenced by the dominant, often harmful, narratives that shape our work. When we see communications […]
Community Impact Sector Day of Recognition 2023
Cedar Event Centre 111 Clayton Park Drive, Halifax, NS, CanadaJoin us for the Community Impact Sector Day of Recognition to celebrate your work with a full day of activities, performances, and awards!Below the Surface: Celebrating the Depth of ImpactWhat if the Community Impact (Nonprofit) Sector didn’t exist? Programs and services are just the tip of the iceberg. The sector’s role includes trust-building and strengthening […]
Pushing the Boundaries of Funding
Innovators in the sector who are approaching funding differently will share stories of novel approaches they have tried or observed.Funding Community Impact Series: Session 3What this session has to offer:What does innovation look like in the funding environment? What does it look like when people push the boundaries of how funding happens? Innovators in the […]
Community Conversations: Let’s Talk Equitable Policy – Digby
Digby Pines - Digby Hall Salon B 103 Shore Road, Digby, NS, CanadaJoin Homeless No More and Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) for a community conversation in Nova Scotia’s Valley Region!Community Conversations: Let's Talk Equitable PolicyJoin Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) and Homeless No More for a community conversation!This event will provide a chance to connect impact organizations (nonprofits and charities), learn about justice and […]
Community Conversations: Let’s Talk Equitable Policy – West Hants
Three Mile Plains Community Hall 4474 Evangeline Trail, Windsor, NS, CanadaJoin Homeless No More and Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) for a community conversation in Nova Scotia’s Valley Region! Community Conversations: Let's Talk Equitable Policy Join Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) and Homeless No More for a community conversation! This event will provide a chance to connect impact organizations (nonprofits and charities), learn […]
New Glasgow Community Conversations: Creating Welcoming Workplaces
IGNITE Atlantic 345 Temperance Street, New Glasgow, NS, CanadaJoin Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) for a community conversation in Nova Scotia’s New Glasgow at Ignite Atlantic Community Conversations: Community Conversations: Creating Welcoming Workplaces Join Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) for a community conversation! This event will provide a chance to connect impact organizations (non-profits and charities), learn about how IONS […]
Antigonish Community Conversations: Creating Welcoming Workplaces
People's Place Library 283 Main Street, #room 123, Antigonish, NS, CanadaJoin Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) for a community conversation in Nova Scotia’s Antigonish area Community Conversations: Community Conversations: Creating Welcoming Workplaces Join Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) for a community conversation! This event will provide a chance to connect impact organizations (nonprofits and charities), learn about how IONS defines “Welcoming Workplaces” […]
IONS Exchange 2024
Membertou Trade & Convention Centre 50 Mailliard St, Klooskap C&D, Membertou, NS, CanadaIONS Exchange is a two-day gathering for people in the Community Impact sector in Nova Scotia to learn together and celebrate the work we do IONS Exchange 2024: Reciprocity in Practice We’re holding space for people to come together, rest, connect with each other, and share ideas with the intention of tapping into the […]
Supernova Market
Halifax Water Front, Foundation Wharf Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaJoin us on Saturday, June 29th 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM for the 5th Annual Supernova Market. This FREE Community Event is being held outside on the beautiful waterfront in the heart of Downtown Halifax on the foundation wharf (near 1549 Lower Water St). Enjoy an unforgettable day of shopping in the marketplace, with vendors […]
🎉Day of Event Volunteers for MS Bike on August 10 & 11!!
🎉Volunteer with MS Canada in Windsor, Nova Scotia – August 10 & 11! The 2024 Windsor MS Bike 🚲 is taking place on August 10th & 11th celebrating its 35-year anniversary! We would love to see you out volunteering for the day of the event in the Windsor NS community! Look forward to connecting! ✨ […]
Community Gathering: Advancing Equity and Justice
Eltuek Arts Centre 170 George Street, #Suite 313, Sydney, NS, CanadaA gathering for Community Impact leaders to connect, learn, and share strategies to advance equity and justice in their organizations.Community Gathering: Advancing Equity and JusticeAre you a champion for justice and equity and reimaging work in your organization? Join IONS and other impact organizations (non-profits) to connect, co-learn and collaborate on challenges, strategies and tools […]
Community Gathering: Advancing Equity and Justice
Mahone Bay Centre 45 School St, Mahone Bay, NS, CanadaA gathering for Community Impact leaders to connect, learn, and share strategies to advance equity and justice in their organizations.Community Gathering: Advancing Equity and JusticeAre you a champion for justice and equity and reimaging work in your organization? Join IONS and other impact organizations (non-profits) to connect, co-learn and collaborate on challenges, strategies and tools […]
November 2024: ED Connections
Join us on November 28th for ED Connections: Pathway to Actions!You're invited to the Connections Peer-to-Peer Networking with EDsJoin us virtually on November 28th from 12:00pm-1:00pmSession topic: Pathway to ActionsWhat is ED ConnectIONS?Holding spaces for collaboration and connection are core to our work at IONS. ED ConnectIONS are monthly virtual sessions to help facilitate relationship […]
Watercolors on Tap
The Oxford Taproom 6418 Quinpool Road, Halifax, NS, CanadaDiscover the magic of "Watercolors on Tap," our unique paint, sip & connect event—truly the only one of its kind! Join us for a Sunday afternoon at the charming Oxford Taproom on Quinpool Road, where you’ll be immersed in a cozy, vintage atmosphere filled with eclectic décor. This is not just an opportunity to create […]
January 2025: ED Connections
Join us on January 30th for ED Connections!You're invited to the Connections Peer-to-Peer Networking with EDsJoin us virtually on January 30th from 12:00pm-1:00pmWhat is ED ConnectIONS?Holding spaces for collaboration and connection are core to our work at IONS. ED ConnectIONS are monthly virtual sessions to help facilitate relationship development and peer-to-peer learning for senior leaders […]
Generating Impact With AI
IONS is launching Generating Impact with AI: Empowering the Community Impact Sector, a six-week training series!In today’s fast-paced work environment, employees and leaders alike face mounting challenges: information overload, constant communication demands, and economic pressures. These factors are driving burnout and diminishing productivity, even as new tools emerge to alleviate these issues. To address these […]
Equitable HR Through the Employee Lifecycle
Session one of the HR Lunch and Learn series - Attraction and RecruitmentIn the Equitable HR Lunch and Learn series, leaders will learn how to design equity centered recruitment, orientation, training and retention practices that foster welcoming workplaces in the Community Impact Sector. This series will introduce the “Whole Human - Whole Organization” framework as […]
February 2025: ED Connections
Join us on February 27th for ED Connections!You're invited to the Connections Peer-to-Peer Networking with EDsJoin us virtually on February 27th from 12:00pm-1:00pmWhat is ED ConnectIONS?Holding spaces for collaboration and connection are core to our work at IONS. ED ConnectIONS are monthly virtual sessions to help facilitate relationship development and peer-to-peer learning for senior leaders […]
Equitable HR Through the Employee Lifecycle
Session two of the HR Lunch and Learn series - OnboardingIn the Equitable HR Lunch and Learn series, leaders will learn how to design equity centered recruitment, orientation, training and retention practices that foster welcoming workplaces in the Community Impact Sector. This series will introduce the “Whole Human - Whole Organization” framework as process to […]
Equitable HR Through the Employee Lifecycle
Session three of the HR Lunch and Learn series - Development and TrainingIn the Equitable HR Lunch and Learn series, leaders will learn how to design equity centered recruitment, orientation, training and retention practices that foster welcoming workplaces in the Community Impact Sector. This series will introduce the “Whole Human - Whole Organization” framework as […]
Equitable HR Through the Employee Lifecycle
Session four of the HR Lunch and Learn series - Retention and EngagementIn the Equitable HR Lunch and Learn series, leaders will learn how to design equity centered recruitment, orientation, training and retention practices that foster welcoming workplaces in the Community Impact Sector. This series will introduce the “Whole Human - Whole Organization” framework as […]
March 2025: ED Connections
Join us on March 27th for ED Connections!You're invited to the Connections Peer-to-Peer Networking with EDsJoin us virtually on March 27th from 12:00pm-1:00pmWhat is ED ConnectIONS?Holding spaces for collaboration and connection are core to our work at IONS. ED ConnectIONS are monthly virtual sessions to help facilitate relationship development and peer-to-peer learning for senior leaders […]