Programs that help nonprofit organizations and other groups select and effectively utilize a board of directors or advisory group. The program may target prospective board members, current board members, chief executive officers, staff, corporations with nonprofit board service programs, funding organizations, management service organizations, training personnel or consultants working in the nonprofit sector.

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Programs that help businesses, trade associations, professional associations, nonprofit organizations or other community groups sponsor a local, provincial, regional, national or international conference, trade show or convention. Services may include help with hotel and group travel arrangements, public relations, securing meeting and exhibit space, catering, local visitor information, program planning and implementation, and conference and workshop evaluation.

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Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses, government entities or other groups develop, implement, manage and evaluate an accreditation, certification or licensing program. Also included are programs that help individuals and/or organizations prepare and apply for licensing, certification or accreditation status. Certification and accreditation programs are voluntary, private initiatives whereas licensure is generally a government regulatory requirement which mandates that individuals or organizations be licensed in order to conduct their business.

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Programs that provide assistance for nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups that need support in acquiring, planning, constructing, expanding or managing the utilization of a physical plant in order to most effectively provide for the delivery of services; or who need help in arranging for security, supervising the management of basic utilities (heating, electricity, air conditioning and sanitary arrangements) and other similar tasks.

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Programs that help nonprofit organizations and other groups raise money to support their programs and services or raise money on behalf of other organizations as a service; help unincorporated organizations achieve fiscal sponsorship in order to obtain funding; and ensure that these organizations understand and comply with federal, provincial and local charitable solicitation regulations when they implement their fundraising plan.

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Programs that provide assistance for nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups that need help in the engagement and effective utilization of professional, paraprofessional and/or clerical staff to achieve program goals and objectives.

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Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups (and, in some cases, individuals) evaluate their information technology needs, develop an information technology plan and obtain the hardware, software, telecommunication systems, Internet access, website development, network management, and maintenance and support services they require to support the mission and goals of their agency.

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Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses or other groups understand the local, provincial and federal laws that relate to their organizations/businesses and the requirements they must meet to remain in compliance with these laws. These informational forums are not intended to be substitutes for formal legal counselling or representation. Nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups in need of support that relates to a specific issue are encouraged to seek legal counsel.

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Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups develop and/or participate in coalitions, collaborations, community engagement programs, community organizing projects, advocacy efforts, strategic alliances and other cooperative working relationships in which participating organizations have a common mission and an interest in improved efficiency, increased ability to obtain grant funding, a stronger voice in advocacy and an improved ability to serve their clients.

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Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups design and implement evaluation studies and select or devise evaluation tools with the objective of improving their overall effectiveness and efficiency, making good use of their resources and achieving their mission.

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Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups engage in planning and development activities with the objective of improving their overall effectiveness and efficiency, making good use of their resources and achieving their mission. Support may include help in identifying and utilizing promising practices, assessing and implementing business diversification strategies, writing effective business plans, conducting feasibility studies, ensuring effective internal communication, building organizational capacity, managing self-contained projects, developing and delivering effective programs and services, and engaging in a strategic planning process that will provide a blueprint for achieving their mission.

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Programs that offer workshops or other forms of training or support that help executive staff, managers, supervisors and line staff in nonprofit organizations, small businesses or other types of agencies or consultants who work with these organizations develop the skills they need to function more effectively in the workplace.

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Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups establish and/or enhance the organization's public image with current and potential service recipients and customers, donors and grant makers, government offices, the media, special target audiences and/or the community at large. Public relations is the art of helping the public understand what an organization does and encouraging them to regard its efforts positively.

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