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TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE HAMILTON FUNDERS NETWORK
The Hamilton Funders Network exists to provide a regular opportunity for representatives of Hamilton-based funders to meet to:
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Share information about their current funding priorities, guidelines and decisions which support programs, services, and voluntary/not for profit organizations in Hamilton
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Share information and learn about current trends and practices in grantmaking
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Share information and learn about current trends and issues affecting the voluntary sector in Hamilton
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Jointly plan and organize initiatives that contribute to strengthening the capacity of voluntary sector organizations in Hamilton
Functions:
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Provide opportunities for professional development through activities such as peer education, shared learning and research
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Identify opportunities for coordinated or joint funding , in order to maximize sustainability for organizations and their projects, and to minimize duplication in funding
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Identify trends and issues relevant to voluntary sector in Hamilton
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Offer programs to inform the voluntary sector about funding opportunities and to support them in the grants application process
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Sponsor and/or organize initiatives to strengthen the organizational capacity of the voluntary sector in Hamilton , in areas such as:
· Outcomes Evaluation
· Marketing and Communications
· Board Governance
· Fund Development
· Human Resources Management
· Others to be identified
Membership
Membership in the Network is open to representatives from organizations, corporations and government that are directly involved in providing grants to voluntary sector/non-profit organizations in Hamilton.
Current members include representation from the following:
· Federal Government
· Provincial Government
· Municipal Government
· Community Funders
Meetings Dates:
March 29, 2007 – 9:30-11:30 am – Room 253
June 28, 2007 – 9:30-11:30 am – Room 253
September 20, 2007 – 9:30-11:30 am – Room 253
December 6, 2007 – 9:30-11:30 am – Room 253
All meetings are held at City Hall (Hamilton, ON)
71 Main Street West – 2nd Floor
Chair
Term of Chair is one year. Chair is rotated through the membership.
The Chair for 2006 is Rosanna Melatti.
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