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COCo’s Frequently Asked Questions

At COCo, we often get questions from community organizations about a vast range of topics, from the legal role of the board of directors or when to have the AGM or how to deal with racism in the workplace. We love to help organisations with these questions! In fact, we get them so often, we have ready-made resources that might be useful. We decided to gather our most FAQs and link our most used information-sheets, blog posts, and other ressources that we share online. We hope it helps!

1. How to start your own non-profit organization?

  • Key questions to think about before incorporating a non-profit organization
  • Incorporation of a non-profit organization in Quebec
  • Applying for Charitable Status

2. How to get funding for your non-profit organization?

  • AJAH: at COCo, we have this software available to any organisations who are looking for new funders and grants. Ajah Fundtracker is an innovative online service that helps non-profits identify and connect to funders interested in their cause. A comprehensive online database of funding opportunities for the  community sector, it offers essential up-to-date information on over 11,000 funders, from foundations to government-funded programs to corporate support. Gain access to details on funders’ deadlines, granting history and contact information by booking an appointment. Email info@coco-net.org for more information and availabilities.
  • 4 Things You Can Do To Get New Funders Now  
  • Starting an individual donor campaign for grassroots organizations   
  • Getting Major Gifts: The Basics for Fundraisers   
  • 55 ways for Board Members to Raise $500- Kim Klein
  • 4 ways to strengthen your fundraising strategy 

3. What are the roles and responsibilities of the board?

  • Board of Directors- Roles and Responsibilities
  • Board liability in non-profit organizations

How to have an engaged board?

  • Resource on how to design a good board orientation
  • How does your board messure up?

4. I have furniture to give away… What can I do?

We thank you for calling us to donate your furniture or office supply but we are not an organization that is seeking furniture. We are a resource center for other non-profits, but this does not include distributing material donations. Here are some places you can call to give away your possessions.

  • Renaissance
  • Armée du salut

5. What is an Annual General Meeting and how can we make it more engaging?

  • AGA AND SGA
  • How to Make Your AGM Great, Not just Necessary

6. We want to become a more inclusive organization… What can we do?

Accessibility

  • Inclusive meetings
  • Accessibility guidelines for facilitators and organizers

Anti-racism

  • Anti-racist organizational change tool for non-profits
  • COCo’s Woman of Colour tool
  • Racial justice in organizations

Anti-oppression

  • Land acknowledgements
  • Madness and Oppression guide
  • Anti-oppression challenges and strategies
  • Thinking about becoming a “Flat” Organizations?

Recent Posts

  • Building Queer-Inclusive Workplaces Every Day
  • 5 Ways to Make Your Workplace More Queer-Inclusive
  • Two Years Later: Diversité d’Abord and the Work Ahead
  • COCo’s New Cybersecurity Services for Community Organizations!
  • The Mechanisms of White Supremacy in Our Organizations: Understanding to Bring About Change

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info@coco-net.org

(514) 849-5599

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C.P. 19, Montreal SUCC C, QC H2L 4J7

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Monday – Thursday 10am – 4:00pm

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