Nonprofit Driven Regional Connects: Durham

This event is co-hosted by Ontario Nonprofit Network, Durham Nonprofit Network, and Community Development Council Durham.

Join us for Nonprofit Driven Regional Connects: Durham, an opportunity for nonprofits, charities, and community organizations across the region to connect, deepen relationships, and discuss big-picture issues with a local lens to work together for a thriving nonprofit environment.

We cannot address complex issues alone or in siloes. Coming together builds our resilience and relationships; and the impact on our people is the guiding light. Learn what's going on in your community and with your colleagues, share your own experiences, and draw connections to what's going on in different regions across Ontario. Let's recognize and celebrate just how much Durham region is nonprofit-driven.

What to expect:

• Get practical data, information about policies and trends impacting nonprofits in Durham and across Ontario, and resources that you can use right away.
• Make connections over the issues that matter to you - learn from local experts and the ONN policy team, and have conversations about what's happening in your own communities.
• An opportunity to learn about and actively contribute to the development of a Care Policy Scorecard specific to Ontario, a practical tool to measure and track government progress and commitments on policies that have a direct impact on unpaid and paid care.
• Contribute to a collaborative zine project: a nonprofit-driven resource about the nonprofit difference!
• Enjoy breakfast and lunch with nonprofit colleagues.
• After the event, all registrants will receive slides, notes, and links to resources.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Who should attend: This event is open to all nonprofit workers and volunteers across different roles.

The deadline to register and guarantee your dietary needs can be accommodated is October 1, 2025. The last day of ticket sales will be October 10, 2025. Tickets to the event are on a first-come, first-served basis. Refunds are available up to one week in advance of the event date. Eventbrite fees are not refundable.

There are a limited number of tickets available at a 50% discounted rate for organizations with annual revenues of less than $300,000. There are also a limited number of barrier-free tickets available for grassroots groups. Please email ZXJpbiB8IHRoZW9ubiAhIGNh to access these options.

To obtain a promo code for ONN member pricing, or to check your status as a member, please email ZXJpbiB8IHRoZW9ubiAhIGNh

For any other questions, please email aW5mbyB8IHRoZW9ubiAhIGNh

Venue information and accessibility:

• This event will take place at the Audley Recreation Centre Community Hall, 1955 Audley Road North in Ajax.
• The venue is fully accessible.
• Parking is available on site.

Note on health and wellbeing: Please be mindful that our friends and colleagues will be gathering with different personal circumstances. We encourage anyone to feel free to wear a mask and will have some available at the registration desk. Please stay home if you are unwell; full refunds will be provided if you must cancel due to contagious illness.

By registering for the event, you are providing permission to receive emails related to the event and follow-ups from ONN and the local co-host organization. All registrants are subject to our registration policies.

ONN is an independent network for the 58,000 nonprofits in Ontario, focused on policy, advocacy, and services to strengthen Ontario’s nonprofit sector as a key pillar of our society and economy.

ONN works to create a public policy environment that strengthens nonprofits so they can do more. They activate nonprofit networks by convening and engaging organizations, leaders, and stakeholders to tackle cross-cutting issues at a sector-wide level. ONN’s efforts are bringing the voices of the sector to policy- and decision-makers.

(CDCD)

CDCD has been empowering Individuals, supporting families, and strengthening Durham for more than 50 years. Their mission is to identify regional community development needs and inform relevant policy and programming while supporting and delivering effective services.

Durham Nonprofit Network (DNN)

Launched in 2023, the Durham Non-Profit Network (DNN) is a collaborative of nonprofit organizations committed to working together to serve and strengthen the communities of Durham Region. As an umbrella entity, DNN intends to advocate for and support the nonprofit sector by fostering partnerships with local and regional governments, the corporate sector, funders, professional associations, institutions, and individuals.

DNN was co-developed by ten founding organizations, with the Community Development Council Durham (CDCD) playing the lead and anchor agency role. Since its inception, CDCD has provided the backbone support stewarding this emerging network through its formative stages.

Over the past months, DNN has been laying the foundational base for its long-term success. A strategic plan was developed through an inclusive and participatory process that included focus groups and a strategic planning workshop, with input from nonprofit organizations and representatives from the Region of Durham. In addition, an operational plan was created through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process, as a framework for its strategic plan implementation. Thus, DNN poised to embark on its journey as a regional network in Durham Region to pursue its mission. DNN has adopted as its mission to support Durham’s nonprofits by fostering connection, sharing resources and expertise, and promoting collective action.

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