COCo’s Blog


Welcome to Our New Communications Coordinator!
We are very excited to announce we have hired a new communications…

Thinking Through Your Hiring Process
As you might have noticed, we just went through a hiring process…

We’re Closing for the Holidays!
COCo will be closing our virtual doors from December 18th to…

Help us launch the LabOA Social Innovation Hub
If you are a part of a community organization in the Greater…

An Update On Our Services
During the past six months, COCo has received an unprecedented…



Video: Women and Femmes of Colour in Community Organizations
Meet Iman, a Black woman working in a Montreal nonprofit organization.…

Including Indigenous Perspectives in Your Organization
We were really excited to stumble on the Towards Braiding project. …

Tools for Addressing White Dominant Culture
Last year, we worked on adapting a new version of the "White…

Our Pregnancy, Family and Community Support Leave Policy
One of our accomplishments this year was to rewrite our Pregnancy,…

Accessibility on Zoom
As we helped many different organizations organize their virtual…

What is Data Literacy?
We've been thinking a lot this year about helping community groups…

Toolkit on Dismantling Anti-Black Racism in the Workplace
We are long time admirers of AORTA, the Anti-oppression Resource…

Removing a Director from a Not-for-profit
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Relationships within not-for-profits unfortunately sometimes…

COCo is on Vacation!
COCo will be closed from July 17th until August 9th.
You…

Black Led Organizations in Quebec We Can Support Right Now
Montreal’s own history with racist police violence has come…

Changing Your Bylaws
You Need to Change Your By-laws?
By-laws are legally binding…

Financial Management of NonProfits
Recently, our finance coordinator Philippe gave two webinars…

Resources About Facilitating Online
Like most of you, we have been on a fast learning curve about…

Government Funding for NonProfits During COVID-19
CORRECTION: We had previously asserted that Revenue Quebec has…

Tips for Community Workers During COVID-19
We've been sifting through resources created for community workers…

Basics of Contingency Planning for NonProfits
One of the small steps we have taken during the past few weeks…

What We Learnt About Doing an Online AGM
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, COCo made a last-minute…

How to Join Our Virtual AGM
Our virtual AGM is happening today, March 30th, from 2-4pm!
This…

Three ways not-for-profits can drop in-person meetings but still function
Public health recommendations are asking the public to reduce…

We’re Postponing our AGM by a Week – and Moving it Online
As many of you know, COCo was planning to host our Annual General…

Changes to Our Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
To COCo community,
We are writing to you to share the decisions…

18 Ways We’ve Improved Our Hiring Process
Over the past couple of years, we have been overhauling our hiring…

[UPDATED] COCo’s Annual General Meeting: Come One, Come All!
Our Annual General Meeting
As you know, COCo was planning…

Institutional Indifference: Learning from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Since the conclusion of National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered…

[UPDATE] Our 20th Annual General Meeting: You’re Invited!
Our Annual General Meeting
As you know, COCo was planning to…

We’re Winners! COCo won the “Empowerment” Prize
We're excited to let you all know that we were announced last…

The Role of a Board of Directors in a Flat Organization
For the last 15 years, COCo has been collectively managed, or…

Looking for youth involvement on your Board?
We got wind of an opportunity for community organizations to…

Save the Date: Our 20th Birthday Party & AGM!
On Monday, March 23rd, we will celebrate our 20th Annual General…

Podcast Recommendation: Coffee with my Ma
We've been listening to a new podcast recently "Coffee with My…

We’re Hiring! Human Resources Coordinator and Organizational Health Consultant
Human Resources Coordinator and Organizational Health Consultant
Please…

Possible Funding Source: the Community Innovation Fund
This new funding initiative came across our desk recently and…

The History of COCo’s Collective Structure
This year, COCo is celebrating our 20th anniversary. For the…

Why We Don’t Believe in Having an Anti-Oppression Policy
COCo often get requests from nonprofit organizations to share…

It’s Our Birthday!
We're turning 20!
That's right: on November 17th, 2019, COCo…

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: Quebec
Back in June, we wrote about the publication of the report from…

Five Things to Remember If You Want to Change the Size of Your Board
We often get questions about how to change the size of a Board…

White Supremacy Culture in Organizations
For the last few years, our team has relied a lot on…

What to Know about the Viens Commission
We’re On Indigenous Land
COCo has been trying to reflect…

Proposed Changes About Decision Making for Quebec NonProfits
On 19 September 2019, Quebec’s finance minister introduced…

Language of Domination: Oppressive Meeting Dynamics
The Language of Domination: Oppressive Meeting Dynamics
COCo…

Resource: Indigenous Ally Toolkit
The Indigenous Ally Toolkit is a resource created by one of our…

What Will it Mean for Media Organizations to Count like Charities?
Journalism Organizations Getting Tax Exemptions
As you may have…

Our Summer Closure
This year, COCo will be closing from July 12th to Sunday, August…

Meeting Preparation: A Checklist
Over the last two years, our team has grown from 4 to 9. We have…

Pitching Your Nonprofit Organization
You know your organization does great work. But are you pitching…

The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Report
The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Report
Earlier this…

Should Your NonProfit Get an Advisory Board?
Occasionally, nonprofits ask us about the idea of creating an…

Tools to Test Your Web Accessibility
We have given ourselves the objective this year of improving…

We Need Your Help Thinking about Learning Organizations!
We Need Thinking Partners!
Are you interested in how organizations…

Meet the Candidates for our Board of Directors
This year, almost all of the seats on our Board of Directors…

We’re Making a Change to Our Bylaws, to Increase the Number of Board Seats!
This year, in response to other kinds of growth our organization…

The New Political Activities Rules for Charities
As some of you may know, the Federal government has recently…

What is a progressive discipline policy?
A progressive discipline policy is a core building block of…

We’re Looking for Board Members!
We are looking to fill a couple spots on our Board of Directors…

A Closeup on Urban Greenhouses
A Closeup on Urban Greenhouses
The Projet impact collectif and…


How’s your psychological and sexual harassment policy coming along?
Psychological and Sexual Harassment Policies in Quebec
As most…

TechnoCulture Club is Offering a Risograph for Community Resource Development
We wanted to give a little boost to a project of one of our members,…

A funding opportunity for placemaking projects in Montreal!
The first ateliers/C of 2019 allowed our network of community…

Are you interested in participating in an experiment about organizational learning?
Is your organization interested in improving its learning? Are…

Our Holiday Closure: Dec 21 until Jan 7
We'll keep this short and sweet: COCo will be closed from December…

Canadian Donations to Charity are Declining
A couple of weeks ago, Canada Helps and Imagine Canada released…

We’re Hiring a Community Technology and Web Development Intern!
COCo is looking for a Community Technology and Web Development…

The Oppression Tree: Facilitation Tool
The Oppression Tree Tool
The "oppression tree" is a metaphor…

Merging Organizations: 6 Insights from the Depot Community Food Centre
The NDG Food Depot Story
In 2015, three organizations in Montreal…

Learn More About our Project on Conflict and Diversity
This spring, we started a project called Conflit à l’oeuvre,…

Legal Information on Charitable Status in Canada (Updated!)
We've updated our information sheet on becoming a charity!
Since…

Two Upcoming Trainings for Community Groups!
We wanted to take a minute to let our members know about two…

Our 2018 ateliers/c workshop program begins soon!
Last year, we ran the first season of ateliers/c, a series of…

What is organisational culture?
What do we mean when we say "organizational culture"?
Last week,…

Updated Legal Information on Annual General Meetings
We Updated Our Legal Information on Annual General Meetings
Over…

We’re Hiring! Community Technology Coordinator at Commun-IT / COCo
Community Technology Coordinator at Commun-IT / COCo (Paternity…

Fill Out this Survey on Working Conditions in the NonProfit Sector
Quebec nonprofits may already be familiar with Repère, the large…

What is your conflict really about? The “Conflict Iceberg” Tool
Why do people have conflict?
Being a third party to a conflict…

Our Favourite Places to Go for NonProfit Resources
Earlier this morning, I searched "Executive Director Evaluation…

We’re Closing for July!
It's been a hectic year for COCo, and while we are thrilled at…

5 Things We’ve Learnt About Social Media at COCo
For the past three years, COCo has been investing more thought…

An Anti-Racist Organizational Change Tool for Nonprofits
CommunityWise Resource Centre's new tool addresses racism, inclusion,…

Myth-Busting About Non-Profit Work
Tituba's Revenge is New-York based organizing collective,…

Young Workers in Nonprofit Organizations: What we Know
Every year, we COCo tries to make a point of celebrating May…

Is your not-for-profit organization looking for office space?
Affordable Office Space for Non-Profits
The Catholic Center…

COCo’s New Staff Evaluation Process
When we meet with community groups, we often hear groups talking…

2017 Was a Big Year at COCo! Here are Some Highlights
With our Annual General Meeting over, and our 2017 annual report…

Are you a small arts organization without health insurance for your employees?
Are you interested in providing health insurance for your staff?
ELAN,…

We’re Hiring! Conflict & Diversity Researcher & Facilitator
Conflict & Diversity Researcher & Facilitator
About…

You’re invited to COCo’s 2018 Annual General Meeting!
COCo's 2018 AGM is finally here! This year, our AGM is themed As…

The “Problem” Woman of Colour in NonProfit Organizations
The "Problem" Woman of Colour in the Workplace
A couple of years…

Now’s the Time to Become a Member of COCo!
As we are in the month leading up to our Annual General Meeting,…

Funded by PSOC? The Program is Changing
Organizations in health and social services in Montreal are getting…

COCo is Recruiting a new Board Member!
COCo is a provincial non-profit that works to nurture an inclusive,…

The Provincial Budget is Almost Here, and Community Groups Have One Last Chance to Be Heard!
The provincial budget is close to being announced, and the coalition…

Individual Membership Form
Individuals can also become members of COCo, if they have demonstrated…


Social Media Trainings for Community Groups from COCo
We're excited to announce that registration is now open for the…

Grant Opportunity for Community Technology Projects
A grant recently caught our eye that we thought to share with…

Donated Computers for NonProfits & Charities
A new resource is now available in Montreal for nonprofits in…

Affordable rental space for community projects
We get lots of questions from community groups about finding…

We’re Hiring a Researcher & Organizational Development Consultant!
Researcher & Organizational Development Consultant @ COCo
About…

What does collective struggle look like for community organizations?
Last week, one of our staff members attended a full day conversation…

We’re Closing Over the Holidays!
We've been getting a lot of phone calls lately from a wide variety…

Video: Panel on Cultural Appropriation and Systemic Racism
In mid November, Montreal Arts Interculturels (MAI) organized,…

The Healthy House: An Organizational Assessment Tool for NonProfits
The Healthy House: An Organizational Assessment Tool for Community…

From New York to Parc Extension: The Right to Housing
Next week, COCo is looking forward to co-hosting alongside the…

COCo is Pulling Out of the Commission on Systemic Racism
Following considerable deliberation among our staff, Board, and…

Guide for Community Workers: Immigrants’ and Refugees’ Access to Social Benefits and Programs in Quebec !
The Community Legal Services of Point-St-Charles and Little-Burgundy…

Reflections on a Recent Incident of Racism in Our Building
On September 8th, there was a theatre performance which featured…

An Update on Community Sector Strike Activities
For the past 2 years, COCo has participated, alongside thousands…

The ABCs of Learning Organizations
Our partnership project with Centraide, ateliers/C, has announced…

Base-building for Social Justice Organizing: Getting Our Communities Involved in the Fight!
The Workshop
This month, in partnership with the Office of…

Innoweave announces discontinuation of the Cloud Computing module: next round will be the last
Innoweave, an initiative of the McConnell Foundation that helps…

Low-cost computers and tech accessories for Quebec non-profits
Great news! OPEQ and Insertech are offering low-cost computers…

Participate in the Commission on Racism in Quebec!
We are excited to announce that the Centre for Community Organizations…

Being a Trans Friendly Workplace
This month, we had two resources come across our desks that aimed…

Our CoClicCo Social Media Trainings are Back!
For a second year, COCo will be offering a series of trainings…

Commit to the Community Sector! Upcoming Demonstrations and Actions
Over the last decades, we have seen brutal budgetary cuts to…

Designing a Great Board Orientation
One of the most common refrains we hear when we work with Boards…

Messaging This Moment Communications Guide
We were excited to stumble across this "handbook for progressive…

Conflict in Nonprofits is Hard, and We Need to Get Better at It
We recently revamped a document we've been using for years here…

Pro-Bono Tech Support for Community Groups (Deadline September 1st)
Psst... A little opportunity for some pro-bono technical support…

Quebec Government Launches Commission on Systemic Racism, Calls for NonProfit Involvement
Last week, the government announced it would launch a commission…

4 Things You Can Do To Get New Funders Now
These days, community organizations need more funding, period,…

Accessibility Guidelines for Organizers and Facilitators
This document was created in the spring of 2015 by…

How is the Canada Summer Jobs Program Working for You?
Imagine Canada is conducting a national survey to understand…

Accessibility Training for Facilitators and Educators
Almost two years ago, COCo hosted a project called By and For…

Social Media Workbook for Community Organizations and NonProfits
Is your social media presence a little... lacking? Do you have…

Coming to Diversité d’Abord? Here it the full schedule for the day!
Registration Opens (11:30 am)
Opening Panel (12:00-1:00pm)
English…

Mind the Gap: Ideas & Resources for Meeting ICT Needs
Last week we posted results from our ICT Needs Assessment survey,…

Community Organizations Can Now Apply to Be a Part of a Collective Health Insurance Plan
It’s no secret that the community sector in Quebec is dogged…

Here’s What We Know About How Community Groups Use Technology in Quebec
Commun-IT, COCo's own community technology wing, just wrapped…

We’re Hiring a Trainer/Facilitator!
COCo is looking for a a trainer/facilitator to support community…

You’re Invited to Diversité d’Abord!
After months of research and preparation, we are ready to announce…

Starting an individual donor campaign for grassroots organizations
For small organizations, starting a donor based fundraising program…

Come Talk With Us About Your Experiences of Racism in the Community Sector
Diversité d’Abord is a yearlong research project exploring racial…

Meet the Candidates for our Board of Directors!
We have so many amazing candidates for our Board!
This…

6 Things to Consider When Developing a Website for Your Non-Profit Organization
Whether you’re building the very first website for your organization…

You’re Invited to COCo’s Annual General Meeting!
You're invited to COCo's Annual General Meeting!
This year,…

How to Make Your AGM Great, Not Just Necessary
You, like us, are probably neck-deep in planning your organization’s…

What are your experiences with race in the community sector?
This year, COCo is undertaking Diversité d’Abord, an in-depth…

Some Words on the Shooting at the Centre Cultural Islamique de Quebec
On Sunday, we lost 6 men to a horrifying attack on a mosque in…

Quebec’s Non-Profit Mobilization Becomes More Widespread, Unified
Over the past couple of years, we have seen a steady increase…

COCo is Recruiting for our Board of Directors!
COCo is a provincial non-profit that works to nurture an inclusive,…

Three Crucial Steps to Avoid Destructive Conflict in Your NonProfit
Conflict is a normal part of human relationships, and it is certainly…

We Want to Hear About Your Tech Problems (No, really!)
As many of you know, for the last 5 years, COCo has been providing…

Letting the Light In
There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in.
Leonard…

Resources on Fighting Racism in Your Organization
In the midst of putting together our research project on racism…

2 New Funding Opportunities To Check Out!
We're not usually in the business of listing new grant opportunities,…

Teaching Community Technology Handbook
Here at COCo, our Commun-IT program is constantly engaged in…

Comprehensive and Interactive Social Media Training for Centraide Funded Organizations
Have you heard? COCo has developed a series of interactive, hands…

Next Week, Quebec Community Groups Will Strike for the 2nd Time
As part of a 3 day campaign on November 7th, 8th, and 9th, community…

We’ve Got some News about Anti-Oppression at COCo!
Over the last decade, we’ve come back often to the idea of…

Apply for an Innoweave Cloud Computing Grant!
If you're interested in web-based technology and cloud computing…

Missed our Facebook Live? Check out the Video on #Meetings and #Facilitation
This month, we tried out Facebook Live for the first time. As…

Thinking about Becoming a “Flat” Organization? Here are 5 things to think about
This summer, COCo collaborated on a workshop at the World Social…

Free Online Course on Embodying Change with Organization Unbound
In a "tiny online course" this October, Organization Unbound…

CWP Launches Constitutional Challenge Against Political Activities Cap for Charities
Insofar as things get exciting in charity law, they've recently…

Let’s Smash the Overhead Myth
When you’re a grant writer, rejection is nothing new. Like…

What do you guys do, anyway? Or, a Cheat Sheet of COCo Services
In the past week, we've gotten calls from 14 organizations looking…

Get Inspired by These Communications Strategies By Local Groups
It's hard to do great communications on a low budget. Many organizations…

Training Available for Collective and Community Kitchens
The coalition of collective kitchens in Quebec is offering trainings…

Thinking about Doing Some Evaluation? Here’s How to Get Started
While having coffee with a friend the other day, she bemoaned…

Our Top Picks for the World Social Forum in Montreal
Are you headed to the World Social Forum in Montreal this week?…

Understanding the Changes to Your NonProfit’s Facebook Page
If you, like us, woke up with a jolt to a bunch of changes to…

5 RADICAL RESOURCES from the Allied Media Conference
COCo staffers were on hand last month to participate in the 18th…

3 Cheap and Effective Ways To Increase Donor Retention
A recent report from Statistics Canada noted that although the…

Upcoming Event: Putting our values into practice through non-hierarchical management
Join COCo, Inter Pares, and the Réseau Québecois des Groupes…

Upcoming Event: How can social movements and organizations make the most of linguistic diversity ?
Join us at the World Social Forum!
As part of this year's…

Toolkit on Youth Engagement and Youth-Led Organizations
We are a pretty big fan of "by and for" resources-- that is,…

Why forgiving yourself and making friends could be the best thing for your fundraising strategy
I just got off the phone with a small nonprofit in a tough place.…

Update on the Lobbying Law (PL56): Government Report Released Addressing NonProfit Concerns
Earlier this fall, we wrote a primer on PL56, or the “Lobbying…

Resource: Starting up Community Arts Initiatives in Rural and First Nations community contexts
We have been digging through the Art Bridges resource center…

Resource: Starting up community arts initiatives in rural and First Nations communities
We've been digging through the Art Bridges resource centre recently,…

10 Practical Ideas to Make Your Non Profit an Awesome Place To Work
We’ve been celebrating the month of May by engaging in conversations…

Fundraiser’s 5 à 7: Meet, greet & raise $!
Keep up with future events on Facebook or on our E-bulletin.
We're…

3 Practices Non Profits Need to Change if We Want Fair Wages
We're celebrating May 1st, otherwise known as International…

Labour Politics in Non Profit Organizations: What’s the deal?
In celebration of May 1st, otherwise known as International…

Why Community Groups Are Key to Winning the Fight for $15
This is the first in a series of blog posts throughout May addressing…

Resource on Social Media for Small Non Profits
It is so rare to find good resources on social media for small…

Implementing a Disability Justice Framework: A ToolKit
We were so excited to see the release of the "Disability and…

Looking for Community Involvement or Feedback, but Feeling Lost About How to Get It?
Last month, we attended a training by the Tamarack Institute…

5 Things We’re Still Thinking About After “Thinking Through Racism: Issues and Blind Spots in Quebec”
By Sabrina McFadden
Last weekend, I attended “Thinking Through…

Meet the Candidates for the COCo Board of Directors!
COCo is looking to fill 2 spots on our Board of Directors this…

Community Mobilization Model: Language Minorities In Quebec
An interesting resource from the Community Health and Social…


Fidget Toys: What They Are and Why Trainers Should Use Them
Here at COCo, we are often getting schooled by the people around…

The Guide to Starting Your Own Activist Group
The most frequent question we get at COCo is hard to start a…

Report on Diversity in Non-Profit Organizations
We were thrilled this week to see the publication of "The Voice…

End of the Political Activities Audit: What Does it Mean for Charities?
We're not lawyers at COCo but we do our best to provide legal…

COCo is Seeking a Freelance Graphic Designer
Who We Are:
The Centre for Community Organizations (COCo)…

We’re On Vacation!
Please note that COCo's offices will be closed for our winter…

Avoiding Unrealistic Retreat Enthusiasm: Two Suggestions, by Andrew Willis Garcés
In searching for great tools to help organizations plan their…

Planning Your Annual Retreat
COCo held our annual retreat just last weekend, and so our staff…

What is that Lobbying Law All About- And Will It Affect My Organization?
Here at COCo, we’ve been getting a lot of questions…

Understanding Austerity
"Austerity" is being bandied around a lot these days, and beyond…

9 Ways to Make We Can Make Social Justice Movements Less Elitist and More Accessible
Recently published on Everyday Feminism, we really like this…

Will You Strike With Us on November 2nd and 3rd?
On November 2nd and 3rd, community organizations across Québec…

Speak Up! The Popular Inquiry on Community Groups
The members of the Quebec Network for Independent Community Action…

Free Innoweave Cloud Computing Workshop co-hosted by COCo
COCo is proud to partner with Innoweave to offer another…

NetSquared MTL presents: Developing an effective Web presence
How can community organizations stand out on the web and…

Introducing our newest COCo staff members!
COCo would like to welcome two new staff members to our team:…

COCo is looking for a Community Technology and Web Development Intern
UPDATE: Deadline EXTENDED to Monday, October 12th at midnight!
Date…

Collective health insurance for Quebec community groups
It's no secret that the community sector in Quebec is dogged…

COCo is hiring for 2 positions! / COCo embauche pour 2 postes!
Le Centre des organismes communautaires a besoin de toi! Nous…

Remembering the Oka Crisis
In the spring of 1990, Kanehsatà:ke community members erected…

By & For communities: COCo’s Par et Pour Forums wrap up this week
Guest post by Akki Mackay
June 6th, 2015 will mark the third…

COCo website gets a makeover!
Hello COCo faithful,
If you've visited our website recently,…

COCo offering another free Innoweave Cloud Computing Workshop
COCo is proud to partner with Innoweave to offer another Cloud…


Call out to all community groups: Commun-IT will select 2 community groups to receive free websites this summer!
As part of Commun-IT’s mandate of rendering IT services more…

Video: Quebec On The Move / Quebec en Mouvement
Quebec on the Move is a traveling art exhibit organized by the Centre for Community Organizations (COCo) and funded by Canadian Heritage.

Heads up COCo Members! Our AGM is coming up March 31st!
Join us for a fun-filled AGM!
At last year's AGM, we celebrated…

Quebec on the Move interactive exhibit launches this month
Quebec on the Move is a traveling art exhibit organized by…

COCo seeking new members for the Board of Directors!
The Centre for Community Organizations (COCo) is looking for…

Redesigned Commun-IT website officially launched
COCo is excited to announce the launch of our new Commun-IT…

Just Talking: How can our communities work best together in times of austerity?
Are you involved in a coalition of multi-sector, multi-actor community groups, such as an advocacy or mobilization oriented coalition, a Table de concertation or a round table? Please join us for a work session around the issues of democratic decision-making that can arise in the particular context of community organizing within coalitions.

A new approach to membership at COCo
At the COCo (Centre for Community Organizations) Annual General…

Membership @ COCo
Please fill out the following form if your organization is interested in becoming a member of COCo. Your application will be reviewed to confirm your eligibility. Your organization will officially become a member when you receive a confirmation email.

Second Cloud Computing Workshop in Montreal
Are you interested in exploring how new cloud computing tools might help you better manage your information and communications? Are you looking for a framework to help you assess which new tools might be best for you?
If so, you may be interested in attending an upcoming Introduction to Innoweave Cloud Computing workshop, hosted in partnership between Innoweave and the Centre for Community Organizations on November 10th in Montreal.

A Look Back at the Peoples’ Social Forum: a COCo digest
The Peoples' Social Forum wrapped up in Ottawa last week having…

Webinar (in French): Sommes-nous en présence d’une nouvelle vague de participation citoyenne?
Are we faced with a new wave of citizen engagement?
Whether…

Updates concerning CASL
In the June 2014 e-Bulletin, we published a COCo Note on CASL:…

Your nonprofit organization and Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation
The context: Canada’s Anti-Spam legislation
In 2010, Canada’s…

Democratic decision-making in coalitions
Coalitions, Regroupements, and Tables de Concertation
Coalitions,…

Video: Touring CIRC offices – COCo – CCDD
This video shows a fictional account of an organization showcasing its creative work environment to promote...

Social movements and social media: key takeaways for nonprofit organizations
What is a social movement?
You remember these recent major social…

Participating in Quebec Community Sector Networks
Quebec’s community sector is rich and vibrant in many ways.…

New video : Get to know COCo!
We're proud to present our new video to present the work that…

Video: Get to know COCo – The Centre for Community Organizations
COCo - The Centre for Community Organizations (Centre des organismes communautaires) is a non-profit organization. Our mission is...

Video: December 6th Commemoration event – COCo – CCDD
This video shows events filmed on December 6th 2013 in Montreal, at the...

Getting on track with the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
This month’s COCo note, the last of 2013, addresses the changes…

Planning for Professional Development for NonProfit Staff
Professional Development in NonProfits
Is your community group…

Video: Using video to promote your organization – COCo – CCDD
This video shows a fictional account of organizations seeking...

Barriers and Solutions to Anti-Oppression Practice in Community Groups
Even with the best intentions of creating open and accessible…

Everyone can do Research Toolkit
This plain language toolkit on how to do research was developed…

Access the AJAH Fundtracker Database Through COCo!
Did you know that your community group can do a free "Info-COCo"…

Quebec’s English Speaking Immigrants and Poverty
The report below presents results of a one-‐day workshop…

Who are we missing? A call for critical reflection in our community groups:
For many organizations June is the month of Annual General Meetings…

13 Ways to Expand Your Organization’s Anti-Oppression Capacity
This short video came out of our second working session where…

Crowdfunding for Community Groups
A recent conversation with a Canadian-based social movement has…

Video: A COCO History: Interview with Frances Ravensbergen
How COCO started, how it's mission has changed, where it's headed in the...

Video: Going Beyond Policy Making with Tynan Jarrett, from Social Equity and Diversity Education Office
An interview with Tynan Jarrett of the Social Equity and Diversity Education office about...

Video: Anti-Oppressive Legal Capacity Building: an Interview with Bianca Baldo (NDG Senior’s Centre)
In 2011, the NDG Senior Citizens' Council launched the "Discrimination Against...

Video: Michelle Duchesneau (St. Columba House) on Anti-Oppression Policies
Putting Anti-Oppression Policies into Practice: Michelle Duchesneau, talks about Anti-Oppression Policies...

Thinking critically about the terms: ‘members’ , ‘customers’, ‘users’ , and ‘clients’?
Over the last few weeks at COCo we’ve been hearing a lot about…

Thanks for a great COCo AGM!
A big thanks to everyone who showed up for COCo’s Annual General…

Congratulations to Philippe Tousignant, COCo’ s 2013 Walk the Social Justice Talk award winner!
Philippe's dedicated work at the Social Justice Committee as…

Join Us to Map Social Movements in Quebec on March 21st
On March 21st at 6:00pm we invite you to join us in creating…

McConnell and COCo Connect with Groups from Across Canada in Cloud Computing Workshop
COCo’s Commun-IT Project recently collaborated with the McConnell’s…



Join us for COCo’s AGM and discussions on Membership Engagement and Movement Building
You are heartily invited to COCo’s Annual General Meeting (AGM)!…

COCo at the Peoples Social Forum Planning Assembly
Over the weekend of the 26th and 27th of January, COCo staff…

What is a communications plan anyway ?
What is a communications plan?
Most of our groups don’t have…

Scanning the Horizon: Trends in technology and communications that community groups should keep an eye on
During this interactive workshop on Communications and Technology…

The “Innovation” Buzzword: Useful or Vacuous?
This month we introduce a new feature to our monthly e-bulletin:…

New COCo video “Time for a Retreat?”
At the COCo fall retreat we decided to do an experiment - what…

Video: Time for a Retreat?
During COCo's fall retreat we spontaneously decided to produce a video about...

Quebec implements “activity-based funding”
In the budget speech of March 20, 2012, the Minister of Finance…

Making Reporting to Funders Less Stressful for your Community Group
Next month, COCo will release the final report from our three-year…

Welcome to the new COCo Website
We have redesigned the COCo website to make it more interactive,…

A glimpse of COCo’s Fall Retreat
Every year COCo holds two organizational retreats where all Board…

Commun-IT builds free websites for 3 groups!
To kick-off the launch of Commun-IT, we are volunteering our…

Facilitating the Use of Multiple Languages in Our Organizations
A living COCo document, this info-sheet introduces a few practices…

A critique of Strategic Planning – a summary of the Rise and Fall of Strategic Planning
This PDF document provides a short and easy to read summary of…

What is Appreciative Inquiry?
Appreciative inquiry is a strategy for purposeful change that…