Efficiencies
Shared Services
Some organizations have implemented a shared-services approach to areas such as back-office functions (human resources, finance, legal, IT and so on) and have formed partnerships in the procurement of goods and services, both locally and across verticals. By bringing together common departments and functions from across a number of organizations, in effect forming an“in-house” outsourcing model, public-sector bodies can consolidate teams and budgets while retaining full control.
Some organizations have implemented a shared-services approach to areas such as back-office functions (human resources, finance, legal, IT and so on) and have formed partnerships in the procurement of goods and services, both locally and across verticals. By bringing together common departments and functions from across a number of organizations, in effect forming an“in-house” outsourcing model, public-sector bodies can consolidate teams and budgets while retaining full control.
Meeting Spaces
With so many organizations, an equal number of boards of directors, and likely even more supporting committees, it can be a continual challenge finding space to meet, solve current issues and plan for the future.
The following list is compiled and updated by the Town of Golden Administration. Please contact Brenda Smith for any questions or updates at 250-344-2271 x.0. In addition to these locations, many restaurants and businesses will support community groups by offering their space to non profit group meetings.
The following list is compiled and updated by the Town of Golden Administration. Please contact Brenda Smith for any questions or updates at 250-344-2271 x.0. In addition to these locations, many restaurants and businesses will support community groups by offering their space to non profit group meetings.
"Updated Aug 7, 2013
Effective May 2008, the Town of Golden Meeting Room was deactivated for use by the general public. We have researched some alternative meeting room space within the community that can be used instead (many are free to non-profits). There may be other options as well.
GAI BOARD ROOM 111 Golden Donald Upper Rd
Contact: Denise 344-2420
Board room seats 10; available for non-profit only; during regular office hours only Mon Friday 9 am - 4 pm
MLA OFFICE 104, 806 9th St N
Contact: Leslie or Joy 344-4816 or e-mail: [email protected]
Boardroom seats 8-10; available for non-profit only; available during regular office hours (Mon - Thurs 9 am- 12 pm) OR afterhours
KIN HUT
Contact: Gary Bjarnason 344-2336 [email protected]
Info: Seats 50+, tables and chairs available. There is now a $50 charge for the Kin Hut (including non-profit). Leave room as you find it.
LION’S DEN
Contact: Gary Bjarnason 344-2336 [email protected]
Info: Seats aprox. 50 with some tables/chairs already set up for meeting seating. Nominal booking fee, call for more info.
FAMILY CENTER 421 9th Ave N
Contact Tracy 344-2000
Large open room with couches/TV white board. Large table can be used to meet with 10 – 15 chairs. Free to non-profit, Donations welcome and appreciated.
MUSEUM - SCHOOL HOUSE
Contact: Colleen 344-5169
Free to non-profit. Old school house, no electricity or insulation. Available while it is light enough to see and the weather is not too cold. Beautiful setting though…
COLLEGE OF ROCKIES
Contact: 344-5901
Rent classrooms for $15/hr during regular open hours only.
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - BANQUET HALL OR BOARD ROOM
Contact: Lisa Smith 344-6214 (mornings 9 am – noon or after 3 pm) e-mail: [email protected]
Board Room – Seats up to 15, Banquet hall seats up to 100 call for more info
ST. ANDREWS UNITED CHURCH
Contact: 344-6117
Rent two meeting rooms. Contact for full details.
TOWN OF GOLDEN
Banquet & Meeting Facilities at Golden & District Arena
Contact 344-2271 – Extension 0
Main Floor
- Ice Out (April – August) – 1300 Seating Capacity/750 Dining Capacity – Changing Rooms, Commercial Power Outlets, P.A./Sound System
- Ice In (September – March) – Private Skating Party Rentals (Table available for Food/Drinks)
Arena Lounge
- Year Round – Large room ½ carpet ½ linoleum with mirrors. Wet Bar, Dance Floor, Sound System. 10 Round Tables – seat up to 8 people per table. Total of 75 chairs available.(stair access only, no wheelchair accessibility at this time)"
Effective May 2008, the Town of Golden Meeting Room was deactivated for use by the general public. We have researched some alternative meeting room space within the community that can be used instead (many are free to non-profits). There may be other options as well.
GAI BOARD ROOM 111 Golden Donald Upper Rd
Contact: Denise 344-2420
Board room seats 10; available for non-profit only; during regular office hours only Mon Friday 9 am - 4 pm
MLA OFFICE 104, 806 9th St N
Contact: Leslie or Joy 344-4816 or e-mail: [email protected]
Boardroom seats 8-10; available for non-profit only; available during regular office hours (Mon - Thurs 9 am- 12 pm) OR afterhours
KIN HUT
Contact: Gary Bjarnason 344-2336 [email protected]
Info: Seats 50+, tables and chairs available. There is now a $50 charge for the Kin Hut (including non-profit). Leave room as you find it.
LION’S DEN
Contact: Gary Bjarnason 344-2336 [email protected]
Info: Seats aprox. 50 with some tables/chairs already set up for meeting seating. Nominal booking fee, call for more info.
FAMILY CENTER 421 9th Ave N
Contact Tracy 344-2000
Large open room with couches/TV white board. Large table can be used to meet with 10 – 15 chairs. Free to non-profit, Donations welcome and appreciated.
MUSEUM - SCHOOL HOUSE
Contact: Colleen 344-5169
Free to non-profit. Old school house, no electricity or insulation. Available while it is light enough to see and the weather is not too cold. Beautiful setting though…
COLLEGE OF ROCKIES
Contact: 344-5901
Rent classrooms for $15/hr during regular open hours only.
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - BANQUET HALL OR BOARD ROOM
Contact: Lisa Smith 344-6214 (mornings 9 am – noon or after 3 pm) e-mail: [email protected]
Board Room – Seats up to 15, Banquet hall seats up to 100 call for more info
ST. ANDREWS UNITED CHURCH
Contact: 344-6117
Rent two meeting rooms. Contact for full details.
TOWN OF GOLDEN
Banquet & Meeting Facilities at Golden & District Arena
Contact 344-2271 – Extension 0
Main Floor
- Ice Out (April – August) – 1300 Seating Capacity/750 Dining Capacity – Changing Rooms, Commercial Power Outlets, P.A./Sound System
- Ice In (September – March) – Private Skating Party Rentals (Table available for Food/Drinks)
Arena Lounge
- Year Round – Large room ½ carpet ½ linoleum with mirrors. Wet Bar, Dance Floor, Sound System. 10 Round Tables – seat up to 8 people per table. Total of 75 chairs available.(stair access only, no wheelchair accessibility at this time)"
BC Non Profit Sector Employers Council
Supported through the Labour Market Partnership (LMP) and administered through the Vancouver Foundation, the BC Non Profit Sector Employers Council has provided funding for HR-related initiatives that are focussed on 1) attraction & retention, 2) HR management and 3) leadership development.
To date a number of Shared HR Services Pilot Projects have been undertaken in various sized communities throughout the Province.
To learn more: http://www.nonprofitinitiative.gov.bc.ca/
To date a number of Shared HR Services Pilot Projects have been undertaken in various sized communities throughout the Province.
To learn more: http://www.nonprofitinitiative.gov.bc.ca/
Activity Registration & Payment Services
Looking forward, one can predict that activity registration will transition from in-person sign-up events to online registration. There many ways that registration for memberships, activities and events can be done.
In fact, Golden Minor Soccer Association is using a free option through Google Docs to register their participants in 2012(https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/embeddedform?bc=transparent&f=arial&hl=en&htc=%2523666666&key=tUc7KbA12ashf_tMCHen6vQ&lc=%2523003e6f&pli=1&tc=%2523000000&ttl=0).
Registration Logic touts itself as Canada's low cost supplier of online registration and payment services for as low as $2 per team, plus 3% for credit card fee administration.
The Regional District of East Kootenay's (RDEK) portal through Active Networks lets people book facilities, register for courses, renew expired memberships, make payments securely, view your transaction history & receipts, and check your account balance.
To learn more: http://www.rdck.bc.ca/community/community_services.html and http://www.activecommunities.com/class-software.htm
In fact, Golden Minor Soccer Association is using a free option through Google Docs to register their participants in 2012(https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/embeddedform?bc=transparent&f=arial&hl=en&htc=%2523666666&key=tUc7KbA12ashf_tMCHen6vQ&lc=%2523003e6f&pli=1&tc=%2523000000&ttl=0).
Registration Logic touts itself as Canada's low cost supplier of online registration and payment services for as low as $2 per team, plus 3% for credit card fee administration.
The Regional District of East Kootenay's (RDEK) portal through Active Networks lets people book facilities, register for courses, renew expired memberships, make payments securely, view your transaction history & receipts, and check your account balance.
To learn more: http://www.rdck.bc.ca/community/community_services.html and http://www.activecommunities.com/class-software.htm
Procurement
From insurance to office supplies, non profits incur various general and administrative expenses. However, by planning procurement of these items with other groups, bulk or volume discounts can be realized.
Some organizations have formed partnerships under an outsourcing model, typically between local bodies and an external commercial partner. In Golden & Area A, local government, IT service companies, non governmental organizations (NGOs like CBT and CMON), telecommunications companies and internet service providers may be part of a future shared IT services solution.
Some organizations have formed partnerships under an outsourcing model, typically between local bodies and an external commercial partner. In Golden & Area A, local government, IT service companies, non governmental organizations (NGOs like CBT and CMON), telecommunications companies and internet service providers may be part of a future shared IT services solution.
