Hear directly from Pillar's Youth Engagement Coordinate
and a panel of young people who volunteer!

How are you showing immigrant job seekers what inclusion looks like at your workplace? Learn the five steps to take you from generic “we’re hiring” posts to a personal story that shows inclusion in action and attracts candidates and engages your employees.

Work in 2023 will continue to be impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. Remote work and flexible work arrangements may become even more common as companies continue to adapt to the changing needs and preferences of employees. Companies may also continue to invest in technologies and tools that enable remote collaboration and communication. Up to five generations now coexist in many workplaces and we know that generational differences are causing some of the biggest shifts in our workplaces.

What does it mean to provide a Brave Space in the community impact sector? Can you recall a time when you were in a space where you felt both supported and challenged - where you were both teaching and learning? What did it take to create that experience and how can you do it (or do it better) for others?

Fundraising is about inviting people to be part of something worthwhile, something bigger than they are, something meaningful that changes lives. The reality is that for many nonprofit organizations, fundraising can often feel overwhelming. Do you have a lot of fundraising questions and are you unsure who to ask or where to start? 

Join SDG Cities for a virtual lunch and learn how organizations and businesses are using social finance and impact investing to catalyze systemic change within the financial sector while adapting and transforming their approaches to achieve the SDGs.

Guest speakers Jess Barrie and Heather Watt-Kapitain from Harvest Impact, Tim Nash from Good Investing as well as Filsan Farah from Verge Capital will share insights on aligning their objectives with the SDGs to transform investment opportunities that promote sustainable growth and accelerate positive social impact.

Almost three years of a global pandemic. A period of prolonged inflation not seen since the early 1980s. Continuing demand for services. What does the year look like for charities and nonprofits as we think about 2023?

In a digitally-dependent work environment, employees require 21st century skills to fully leverage the benefits of remote/hybrid work. This half day workshop aims to equip employees with the tools needed to thrive  in a remote/hybrid workplace and address the common challenges that accompany this model of work. 

As nonprofits and social enterprises welcome an increasingly diverse group of individuals (staff, volunteers and clients) into their organizations, the way they communicate is crucial. The words and images you use  in your communications directly influences whether your organization is perceived as diverse and inclusive. Join Marika from Bluepoint Public Relations and learn how to level up your Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) practices through the use of Inclusive Communications.

Pillar Nonprofit Network presents the Social Six Workshop Series where young people are invited to learn, innovate and network with their peers, and social impact professionals. This fall, workshops will take a focus on environmentalism, sustainability, and climate action.