-Prevention Works Best-

Imagine that you have just discovered how genetic factors contribute to human disease. Although your discovery is certain to be a medical breakthrough that will aid an incalculable number of Canadians, you have been advised that in order to receive government approval, you must first deliver your scientific research to Ottawa. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, has seven conditions.

First, you must travel by automobile – you are not allowed to discover thriftier or speedier modes of travel. Second, you cannot use a roadmap or compass to guide you. Third, you are forbidden from using any kind of measurement (city street names or highway signs) that would aid you in determining your progress. Fourth, you will only be afforded enough funds to buy one tank of gas at a time. Fifth, you will not have enough savings to bank. Sixth, you will not have enough money for preventative car maintenance. And lastly, should you ever find yourself doubting your direction; you cannot use your personal vision, core values, principles, or beliefs to guide you.

This is an impossible mission that few of us would ever consider. Regrettably though, this is precisely the situation that is manifested when organizations continually neglect to pay attention to developing comprehensive strategic plans, operational framework, business plans, and organizational metrics of measure.

Having spent my career working in the non-profit, business, and government sectors, I have come to know that every organization must be more than the sum of their parts. Non-profits in particular must be skilled at managing a wide network of private and public partnerships bringing new ideas, resources, financial capacity, people and opportunities to their mission.

For sceptics who looked the other way while the non-profit sector engaged in a vigorous dialogue articulating the necessity to bolster our capacity building skill-sets, we need look no further than the havoc brought to bear by the recent global recession to appreciate the wisdom in the message that was being advanced by yesteryears leadership. The call that went out through the non-profit sector over two decades ago encouraging organizations to investment both time and resources towards building a comprehensive strategic framework was a forewarning to become forearmed. Prevention works best!

In friendship and caring,


Donald King
411 Executive Director

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Fundraiser Donation Opportunities

General Donation:
Every dollar counts! Your gift will have an immediate and meaningful impact on the lives of marginalized seniors and their families. Your gift will support the delivery of program and services that enable low income seniors to live independent lives and thrive in our community. To participate in this program please select one of the donation categories provided on the donation form.

Monthly Giving:
A monthly gift of $10 to $20 has a profound impact on the daily lives of marginalized seniors in our community. These gifts contribute to 411 programs that support seniors in crisis, help to draw seniors out of isolation and provide them with the tools they need to live independent lives and thrive in their communities. We depend on individuals such as yourself to sustain and enhance the delivery of these vital programs and services. If you would like to participate in this program please enclose a void check in the self
addressed stamped envelope and check the monthly giving box on the donation form.

Tribute Contributions:
Honorary and memorial gifts are an excellent way to acknowledge, celebrate and honour people you care about and those who have made a difference in
your life. These giving programs invite you to leave a lasting legacy that will better the lives of seniors in our community.

Honorary Gifts:
A donation made to 411 Seniors Centre in honour of friends or family is a meaningful and unique way to show your appreciation. Honour them by making a donation in their name to help support programs and services
that engage, empower, advocate and keep seniors living independently.

Honorary gifts can celebrate:
• Birthdays
• Holidays
• Anniversaries or other special occasions

Memorial Gifts:
Acknowledge and celebrate the lives of those who have passed away by giving a gift of independence, comfort and empowerment to seniors in our community. A memorial contribution provides an on-going legacy to honour
a life well lived.

Tax Receipts: Tax receipts are issued for all donations, and if you wish, we will send a note to the next of kin telling them of your gracious contribution.

Categories of Giving:
Folding Table - $250.00
Classroom Chair – $400.00
Desk (Information & Referral Volunteer) - $700.00
Boardroom chair - $1000.00
2nd Floor Reception Desk – $1000.00
Cash contribution in memory of a loved one

For information on in-memorial / tribute rooms, offices and wings, please contact Bonnie O’Sullivan, Manager of Programs and Fund Development: 604.684.8171 or by email at bosullivan@411seniors.bc.ca

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