City Budget Watch Update – January 14, 2011
Posted on 14. Jan, 2011 by admin.
The Budget Committee concluded their budget review with City Councillors today – almost. Because analyst notes were not available for the Toronto Police Service (and by the look of the website, analyst notes also appear to be missing for the Toronto Transit Commission as well) due to recent changes in these budgets, an additional Budget Committee has been scheduled for Thursday, January 20 at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall in Committee Room 1.
Today’s Budget Committee meeting covered a number of agencies including Toronto Police Service and Toronto Transit Commission. With regard to police services, TPS brought their requested increase down by delaying recruitment of new officers, cutting premium pay and reducing contribution to reserves.
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Register for the SPT Member Forum on the City’s 2011 Operating Budget
Posted on 04. Jan, 2011 by admin.
When: Monday, January 17, 2011 from 3-5 p.m.
Where: The 519 Community Centre (map)
This session will include an overview of the 2011 operating budget, and analysis of various aspects of the budget of interest to the nonprofit community sector and residents.
Confirmed speakers (to date):
- Councillor Shelley Carroll
- John Cartwright (Toronto and York Region Labour Council),
- Rob Howarth (Toronto Neighbourhood Centres),
- Jane Mercer (Toronto Coalition for Better Child Care),
- Michael Shapcott (Wellesley Institute),
- Karen Sun (Chinese Canadian National Council – Toronto Chapter),
- Susan Wright (Toronto Arts Council),
- speaker from the Toronto Environmental Alliance.
More info to come. Register today!
(follow the “Continue Reading” link below for the sign-up form)
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Video of SPT’s December Research & Policy Forum: “Can We Talk?” is now available online!
Posted on 20. Dec, 2010 by admin.
“Can We Talk?” The relationship between the nonprofit sector and the Ontario government.
Join us for an important discussion of current opportunities and challenges for the sector in its relationship with the provincial government.
Speakers:
- Lynn Eakin, Lynn Eakin and Associates, and Ontario Nonprofit Network
- Margaret Hancock, Family Service Toronto, Ontario Nonprofit Network Steering Committee, and the Community Social Services Campaign
- Kathy Johnson, CUPE and the Community Social Services Campaign
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Check out the latest Issue of our e-bulletin, Soundbites. (December 16, 2010)
Posted on 16. Dec, 2010 by admin.
- Save The Date – Frances Lankin Community Tribute – February 16
- The Real Cost of Public Education
- Save the Census Campaign Update
- City Budget Watch – Mark Your Calendars
- SPT hosts “Can We Talk?” The Relationship between the Nonprofit Sector and the Ontario Government
- News From Our Partners
- Worth Repeating – Goar: Unease grows over inequality
- Get Involved in Social Planning Toronto
- About Social Planning Toronto
- Join us on Twitter & Facebook
Click here to open the e-bulletin.
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Job posting for Program Assistant: Membership
Posted on 06. Dec, 2010 by admin.
Social Planning Toronto has a part-time (17.5 hours per week) position, with the possibility of additional hours (up to 35 hours/week), pro-rated and based on revenue generated. This is a one-year contract, beginning January 3, 2011. This position reports directly to the Executive Director.
Responsibilities and Job Duties:
The primary responsibility of this position will be soliciting new and renewed individual and organizational memberships for Social Planning Toronto, primarily by telephone follow-up. It is anticipated that at least 75% of the time in this position will be spent making membership solicitation calls.
Related responsibilities will include:
- Membership recruitment at selected SPC and partner events
- Assisting with mailing related to SPC membership
- Administrative and record-keeping directly related to SPC membership recruitment
- Regular reporting on membership recruitment
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