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ContentsBoard Chair Reflections 4Mission, Vision and Values 6Our Staff 8 Our Board 9 Year in Numbers 10Financials 16What Our Network is Saying 18

Reflections from the Board Chair on the CSCNS Activities of 2019-2020

Annual Report 2020 | 54 | Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia

The year 2019-2020 was a time of

transition and future planning for

the CSCNS. We ended the year with

a clear path forward as reflected in

the new three-year strategic plan.

Developing this plan involved research

on emerging trends, interviews

with thought leaders and extensive

consultations across the province.

We are so appreciative of the input

and participation of so many members

of our communities. We are committed

to the three pillars of the plan:

Educate and Innovate: Provide the tools, skills and knowledge to increase the capacity of existing and newly forming small- and medium-size nonprofit and voluntary organizations province wide and ensure they build a flexible and diverse workforce that will thrive in today’s innovative digital economy.

Collaborate and Activate: Facilitate, support and activate connections across networks and encourage continued and new collaborations between nonprofits, the government and private sectors, in order to inspire systems-change, and to build an inclusive, sustainable, healthy and prosperous Nova Scotia.

Advocate and Celebrate: Lead, champion, celebrate, give voice to, and advocate for, the sector.

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Another major project was the collaboration with the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council (APEC) to do an economic impact study of the nonprofit and voluntary sector in the province and to conduct a confidential survey, on behalf of the CSCNS, completed by over 445 nonprofit organizations. The survey allowed us all to understand the contributions and challenges facing nonprofit organizations as employers.

As one of thirteen Sector Councils, we have had the opportunity to examine the unique workforce challenges facing the small and medium sized nonprofit and voluntary organizations and nonprofit social enterprises across Nova Scotia. The emerging challenges are many and include capacity building, succession planning, labour attraction and retention and sustaining a vibrant volunteer base. All these are complicated by the on-going financial challenges facing the sector. Despite these challenges, the year of consultations also reminded us of the incredible resilience, pride, passion and commitment of the people who lead, work and volunteer in the sector. As well as the vibrancy of the network of collaborations, partnerships and resource sharing that underpins the sector.

We heard clear calls for more of an abundance mindset and for building on the network to accomplish even more as we move forward. With the arrival of COVID-19 this network is becoming even more important.

None of the work we have done over this year would be possible without the support of our government partners and funders that include Labour and Advanced Education, Communities Culture and Heritage, the Department of Business and the Department of Community Services. Their support particularly over this year in challenging us to step up and then working with us to do so is greatly appreciated.

I conclude these reflections with additional thanks to the Board and Staff of the CSCNS as well as to our many partners and collaborators. For me personally it has been a remarkably rewarding year. With the resignation of Arlene MacDonald as our Executive Director, I have had the opportunity to be the Acting ED for the past five months. I am humbled and honoured to play a role in the sector during the start of COVID-19 and I am immensely impressed by the hard work of so many people in the sector who are serving our most vulnerable and marginalized and who remain committed to the sector and the missions of their organizations. I encourage you to look at the Strategic Plan and the rest of our Annual Report to learn more about the CSCNS and our accomplishments and aspirations. Sincerely,

Patricia Bradshaw, PhD

Patricia Bradshaw, PhD, ICD.DChair of the Board of the Community Sector CouncilProfessor in Management Department, Sobey School of Business Saint Mary’s University

Our Mission,Vision and ValuesThe nonprofit and voluntary sector is vital to

Nova Scotia’s economy. With strengths and

opportunities come challenges. The CSCNS

will support the sector to ensure it takes

full advantage of the opportunities and

builds upon the many strengths, while

facing the challenges head on. As a conduit

for government, the CSCNS will help this

important sector not only survive but thrive,

now and into the future.

Values Inclusion, equity & diversity

Accountability

Transparency

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VisionCommunity-based organizations

building a healthy, vibrant, inclusive and sustainable Nova Scotia in partnership

with government and the private sector.

MissionTo bring together nonprofit and voluntary

organizations to ensure they can effectively meet the needs of all of Nova Scotia’s

communities and citizens. The CSCNS works collaboratively to find innovative

solutions to emerging and existing sectoral issues.

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te and Innovate

Strategic Priority 3: Advocate and Celebrate

Strategic Priority 2: Collaborate and Activate


Nicole Cammaert Associate Executive Director

Daren Okafo Manager, Learning Programs

Dana PerryRegional Convenor,

Central & Valley

Philip GirvanRegional Convenor, Highlands

Brandi MacCuish Regional Convenor, Northern

Patricia Bradshaw Board Chair

Kathryn Gamache Board Secretary

Chris Googoo Member-at-Large

Tim Crooks Vice Chair

David JaquesBoard Treasurer

Joe FraserMember-at-Large

Jayne HunterPast Chair

Alfred Burgesson Member-at-Large

Nancy FlamMember-at-Large

Alexandra TherouxOperations Coordinator

Board of Directors 2020Our Staff

Year in Numbers

10 | Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia

Cape BretonRegion

HighlandsRegion

CentralRegion

NorthernRegion

ValleyRegion

South ShoreRegion

451

802

287316

420

570

Total unique Subscribers: 2548

Newsletter Subscribers: As of June 11, 2020Nonprofit Organization MembersAdsum for Women and ChildrenAdult Learning AssociationAnnapolis Royal Historic Gardens SocietyAntigonish Culture AliveAntigonish Women’s Resource Centre & Sexual Assault Services AssociationAtlantic Region Association of Immigrant Serving AgenciesArts Health Antigonish (AHA!)Aspotogan Heritage Trust SocietyAtlantic Association of CBDCSBack to the Sea SocietyBay RidesBig Brothers Big SistersCanadian Mental Health AssociationCanadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia DivisionCape Breton PartnershipCAPREChalice CanadaChester Arts Centre AssociationClean Nova Scotia FoundationCoastal Community Radio Cooperative LimitedCobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation CentreColchester Adult Learning AssociationDaPoPo TheatreDucks Unlimited CanadaHalifax MakerspaceHalifax Theatre for Young PeopleHants Learning Network AssociationHeartWood Centre for Community South DevelopmentHike Nova ScotiaImmigrant Migrant Women’s Association of HalifaxImmigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS)Independent Living Nova ScotiaInspiring CommunitiesKing’s TheatreLake Ainslie Weavers & Crafts GuildLeeside SocietyLittle Learners Social AssociationMacPhee CentreMacPhee Centre for Creative Learning (Bridge Centre Arts & Technology)Mersey Tobeatic Research Institutemobilefoodmarket.caMunicipality of Chester Transportation Society Community WheelsNature Conservancy of Canada - Atlantic RegionNorth End Business Association

Nova Scotia League for Equal OpportunitiesNova Scotia Off Road Riders AssociationNova Scotia Sport Hall of FameNS Hospice Palliative Care AssociationNS Trucking Safety Assoc.Opportunity Place Resource AssociationOrienteering Nova ScotiaPictou County Centre for Sexual HealthPictou County Continuous Learning AssociationPhoenix Centre For YouthQueens County Transit SocietyQuest SocietyRecreation Facility Association of Nova ScotiaRed Bear Healing Home SocietyRichmond County Literacy NetworkRoots and Boots Forest School Science AtlanticShambhala SchoolSnowmobilers Association of NS (SANS)Society of Deaf and Hard of Hearing NS - Cape BretonSolar Energy Society of Nova ScotiaSouth Shore Multicultural AssociationSt John AmbulanceSuperNOVA at Dalhousie University Survivors of Abuse Recovering (S.O.A.R.)The Bus Stop Theatre Co-operativeThe College of Dental Hygienists of Nova ScotiaThe Eastern Front Theatre SocietyThe Forge InstituteTown of LockeportTri County Women’s CentreUlnooweg Development Group IncUnity HouseValley Thunder LacrosseVWBNWindermere Community ClubYWCA Halifax

Private /Public Sector Organization

Culture Link CICSydney and Louisbourg Railway Heritage Society, United Way Cape BretonClean Annapolis River ProjectNo addition2Snowmobilers Association of NS (SANS)REM Investment Group LtdTrans County Transportation SocietyEating Disorders NS

Victory TaekwondoQueens County Transit StFX ExtensionGrant Thornton LLPQueens County Community Radio Go Fish CommunicationsAtlantic School of Theology

Individual MembersLouisa AdamsonDarlene BachiriRosemary BarbourAmanda BentGinette BoweringRosie BrowningJoel CalabreseJennifer CliftonPatti DavidFlo DenneyCarrie FergusonJoe FraserKirk FurlotteTerry GibbsSeana JewerSylvia KanuMaura KeoughJill KovacsAdele LeBlancJennifer LongleyColin MacKenzieMegan MacLeodJayden MarionRobyn MartellyNoella MartinEd McLeanStephanie McMillanAlbert McNuttHeather McPeakeHolly MeuseBabatunde OlokunFay PateyRebecca PrescottKyle RichardsonLaura RichardsonMary RigbyKim RoyJames RumblePatti SimpsonCindy StaicerKathy StittThomas TrappenbergJohn VatersElizabeth VitolsMarlene WhiteheadHelen WojcikMaria Yax-Fraser

Membership: 132 members (as of June 22, 2020)

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Participation in Events by Region Highlands RegionAttendees

132Total Events

10

Central RegionAttendees

708Total Events

24

South Shore RegionAttendees

52Total Events

4

Northern RegionAttendees

198Total Events

21

Valley RegionAttendees

177Total Events

15

Cape Breton RegionAttendees

220Total Events

12

Total Unique Attendees

993

Total Attendees

1,654

Total Unique Organizations

635


Digital Media Presence: As of June 11, 2020 APEC Survey Respondents

COVID Impact Survey Respondents

FacebookFollowers: 1244Average Monthly Engagement: 383

TwitterFollowers: 1408Average Monthly Engagement: 128

WebsiteVisits April 1, 2020 to June 21, 2020: 21,386

TOTAL:

696 RESPONDENTS

TOTAL:

519RESPONDENTS

InstagramFollowers: 297Average Monthly Engagement: 228

Linked InFollowers: 182Average Monthly Engagement: 25 Website URL:

www.csc-ns.ca/state-of-the-sector-report/

Website Link: www.csc-ns.ca/covid-19-impact-survey/

Top pages visited:1 Decolonization Learning Journey: 5,559 visits2 Home Page: 3,163 visits3 COVID-19 Pages: 2,616* visits4 State of the Sector Report (APEC): 594 visits5 Staff Team: 503 visits6 Anti-Black Racism Resources: 356 visits7 Blog Post: Stepping Up & Hunkering Down: 350 visits

* includes COVID Resource Page, Keep Learning, Impact Survey, and Storm Clouds, Silver Lining Project.


cad(000) FY20 FY19 $ $

REVENUES

Government Grants 579 483

Consulting 35 37

Customized Learning 10 14

Other 6 1

Total 630 535

EXPENSES

Salaries & HR 402 400

Professional Fees 120 35

Customized Learning 23 41

Administrative Costs 62 41

Total 607 504

Excess of Revenue over Expense 23 32

cad(000) FY20 FY19 $ $

ASSETSCurrent

Cash 400 200

Accounts Receivable 6 8

HST Recoverable 4 3

Prepaids 0 0

Total 410 211

LIABILITIESCurrent

Accounts Payable 17 29

Deferred Revenue 267 79

Total 284 108

NET ASSETS

Unrestricted 126 103

Total 126 103

Total 410 211

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Financials

What Our Network is Saying


Thank you - hard to navigate in this evolving situation and appreciate your advocacy on behalf of non-profits.

Every time we get together, we learn something - we need to get together

It gives me hope that there are Orgs like CSCNS leading the way.

Facilitate partnerships by offering events that foster knowledge exchange & shared resources.

Help us collaborate on space, staff, programs, facilities.

Thanks for this very important message on behalf of the sector.

Thank you for this message to the Premier advocating for these important measures for non-profits at this time. The people we serve and those who work in this sector need to know the government stands with us.

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