Welcome to vantage point onlineAt Vantage Point, our mission is to inspire & build leadership in the voluntary sectorOne of the ways we do this is through our issue-based newsletter. This edition draws on the experience and expertise of Jeff Wacha, Third Sector Learning and Joe Gerstandt. Your comments are welcome — please email us at newsletter@thevantagepoint.ca. “The Diversity Dilemma… It Begins With A Diverse Approach To The Challenge”by Jeffrey A. Wacha Diversity can bring many good things to an organization. And, by the same token, diversity can play a large role in negating the sameness that can harm an organization. The Inclusion IllusionA lot of organizations say nice, happy, shiny things about inclusion and about diversity. For most organizations that is about as far as it goes… The Numbers Don’t LieBy Colleen Kelly Now we are seeing many young people who actually decide to find full time employment in community organizations. But regretfully, recruiting young people to boards is not usually considered. Brian’s BookshelfReview by Brian Fraser
About Vantage PointThe mission of Vantage Point is to inspire & build leadership in the voluntary sector. This publication is intended to be a medium of communication and information for the many organizations active in the volunteer and not-for-profit sector. The opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect official policy of the Board of Directors of Vantage Point. Vantage Point |
