Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Creating a National Fund Development team and strategy to secure long term sustainable funding
Agreement Number:
WP240019
Agreement Value:
$490,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 4, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Through this 16-month project, Shelter Movers will build its capacity to advance gender equality. This will be achieved by addressing fundraising skills gaps so the organization can secure sustainable funding to continue providing moving and storage services to women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Project activities will include restructuring and growing the national fund development team, creating and overseeing new volunteer roles, completing a SWOT analysis of current policies and procedures to identify risks and gaps, updating fundraising tools and database, and developing a 5-year strategic fund development plan. Ultimately, by improving fundraising skills and processes, Shelter Movers will be better equipped to increase its sustainability, and continue to help women secure their fundamental right to live in safety.
Organization:
Women and Gender Equality Canada
Expected Results:
Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M4S 2C6
Reference Number:
190-2024-2025-Q3-00092
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Shelter Movers
Program:
Women's Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the Women’s Program is to advance equality for women in Canada by working to address or remove systemic barriers impeding women’s progress and advancement. The WP supports the Government of Canada’s goal of advancing gender equality in Canada. It is consistent with Government of Canada priorities related to economic prosperity, and supports Canada’s international commitments related to gender equality.