History and Timeline
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February 2, 2009: Steering Committee approved 2009/10 Short-term Action Plan
December 2008: Report of Proceedings from GNPI Summit completed and circulated
November 19, 2008: Government/Non-Profit Initiative Summit
In Vancouver, British Columbia, 120 individuals representing a diversity of leaders from British Columbia’s (BC) Non Profit sector (NPS) and Provincial Government gathered together at the Government/Non Profit Initiative (GNPI) Summit. Participants explored ways in which these two sectors can build on their complementary strengths to achieve better outcomes for individuals and communities. The purpose of the day was to:
- Develop a prioritized Action Plan for implementation, and discuss who needs to be involved, what will be delivered, and when; and
- Discuss the leadership and resources necessary to move the Action Plan forward.
The Summit was a day for progressing from information gathering and discussion to action and commitment. The intention was not to reiterate past work but to advance the ideas outlined in the GNPI’s Discussion Paper Better Outcomes, Stronger Communities and in the Better Outcomes, Stronger Communities Consultation Report, with the goal of creating an Action Plan and securing commitment from both sectors to support success.
November 2008 – Consultation Report from Regional Focus Groups and Online Survey completed and circulated.
October & November 2008 – Consultations through Regional Focus Groups and Online Survey
During October and early November 2008, the GNPI undertook community consultation to solicit input from a variety of Government and Non Profit Sector (NPS) departments and organizations on the Initiative’s recommended strategies and goals. The consultation provided opportunity for stakeholders to identify areas of opportunity and/or concern, additional priorities and obtain input for the GNPI’s strategic implementation.
Approximately 670 individuals participated, either through an online survey or regionally-based focus groups, to articulate their views. Sponsored by the GNPI and implemented by the Centre for Non-Profit Management (CNPM), participants represented the breadth and depth of the NPS (the health and social services fields in particular).
October 2008: Government/Non-Profit Initiative Discussion Paper Complete and Circulated
September 2008: Government/Non-Profit Initiative Website Created
July 24, 2008: Plenary Session
In July, a plenary session involving the steering committee, task forces, policy team, project staff and researchers met at Dunsmuir Lodge in Victoria to review the discussion paper and suggest the next steps. During the recognition ceremony, the co-chairs were presented with a Cowichan blanket which has become an integral part of the Initiative.
July 2008: Task Force Discussion Papers completed.
- Procurement, Funding and Performance Measurement Task Force
- Working Together Task Force
- Capacity Building Task Force Recommendations
February - June 2008: Task Force and Steering Committee Work
The Task Forces, Steering Committee, Policy Team, project staff, and researchers met, over twenty meetings, to develop reports and recommendations for an integrated discussion paper.
February 12, 2008: Government/Non-Profit Initiative Terms of Reference Approved
July 2007 - February 2008: Formation of the Government/Non-Profit Initiative
Various ministries and organizations participated in the identification of Committee and Task Force members, the recruitment of policy and research teams, and the securing of funding.
May 30, 2007: Joint Roundtable (Proceedings Report)
The Roundtable brought together 84 attendees including senior officials from government, non-profits, funding agencies, funding foundations and non-profit sector support centres. The discussions focused on enhancing communication and building a stronger relationship between the provincial public service and the non profit sector. The goal was to initiate the conversations that will build understanding of the challenges on both sides and, ultimately, lead to improved capacity for service delivery. The main message participants conveyed is that there is a will on all parts to strengthen the relationship and a commitment to seeking ways to do just that.
May 2007: Strengthening the Relationship Discussion Paper completed to help initiate conversation at the Joint Roundtable.
April 2007: Key leaders from the Government and Non-Profit sector were surveyed by the Centre for Non-Profit Management and the School of Public Administration (University of Victoria) to identify ways to improve the government/non-profit relationship.
