Nova Scotia Nonprofit Covid-19 Coalition

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Nova Scotia Nonprofit Covid-19 Coalition

Nova Scotia Nonprofit Covid-19 CoalitionNova Scotia Nonprofit Covid-19 CoalitionNova Scotia Nonprofit Covid-19 Coalition
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Open Forums
  • Tools for Leaders
  • COVID-19 Funding
  • COVID-19 Policy Updates
  • Celebrating You
  • News & Information
  • Contact Us
  • Join the Coalition

Tools for Leaders

How Tos

The Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia continues to develop and share helpful How Tos to make it easier for organizations to adapt to new policies, requirements and aid during COVID-19. They include: 


  • How to design and host a Virtual AGM
  • How to Develop a Continuity Plan 
  • COVID-19 Occupational Health and Safety Tip Sheets
  • 9 Questions to Guide Nonprofit Boards in a Crisis
  • COVID-19 Business Risk Assessment


More helpful tools, and resources can be found here.


If you have an idea for a How-To that would help your organization and others, please contact us at: info@nscovidcoalition.com

RISE Again Retail Program - ON DEMAND

The David Sobey Centre’s "RISE Again Retail" is a program designed for retail executives and managers to help them navigate the challenges posed by the pandemic.  


Registration for the free on-demand program is limited. Click the link below to learn more & signup today! 

Register Today

FAQs for Mandatory Face Masks Public Health Order

The province hosted an engagement session to address the recent changes to the Public Health Order specifically, the requirement that non-medical face masks be worn in enclosed public places.
 

Click the link below to view the 'Frequently Asked Questions' Document provided for that session. If you have any questions please email NSEconomy@novascotia.ca.

FAQs

Vally REN Launches Virtual Advisor Program

To further assist companies adjust to the impacts of COVID-19, the Valley Regional Enterprise Network has expanded its business support services by introducing a Virtual Adviser Program. Powered by BoomersPlus, this free program will match qualified companies with a seasoned Virtual Adviser to help their business manage and recover from COVID-19. Participants will have access to four to six calls over two to three months (an extension may be considered depending on need). Businesses operating in the Annapolis Valley region can access this new program and must commit to the calls and follow-up work for the duration of the program. Email info@valleyren.ca for more information.  


 Cape Breton Partnership has also launched its Virtual Advisor Program. Interested businesses can apply on the Partnership’s website below.  

Click here

A Partnership Reducing the Cost to Businesses Seeking Collaborative Research

Would a research project help propel your business? Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has partnered with MITACS to help make the cost for a post-secondary research project even more affordable.
 

The Mitacs Accelerate program, enables businesses to access research interns from post secondary institutions at half the cost. Now with NSBI’s partnership, eligible businesses will only pay a quarter of the ($15,000) cost.  

Learn more

Workplace Safety and Re-opening from the WCB

Find prevention tips, tools and resources for the sectors that are working to provide care, support and supplies for all Nova Scotians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Visit the Website

Reopening Your Business

The Halifax Partnership has introduced some guidance for organizations around re-opening. There is a generic template here as well as supporting information. 

Visit the Website

COVID-19 Prevention Plan Checklist

Useful checklist for businesses who need assistance with creating and documenting their reopening plan .

Professional Services

We’re developing a roster of volunteer experts for you to consult for advice and support through the duration of COVID-19. Stay tuned. 

Calendar of Events

So many wonderful organizations are hosting webinars and online information sessions with information that may be helpful to you and your organizations. We’ve created a dynamic calendar with dates, times, and links to many of these sessions to make it easier for you. We’ll be keeping it up to date so check back when you can.

Calendar of Events

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