Past Meetings

FIRESTARTERS’ MEETINGS

UPDATES FROM LAST MEETING

September 16th, 2024 Meeting

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Lorianne Dueck delivered an insightful presentation on Advocacy and Public Engagement, highlighting the key differences between the two. She emphasized that effective advocacy involves being mindful of the "4 C’s" - Connection, Context, Commitment and Continue and the "ABC’s" - Accuracy, Brevity and Courteousness.

Lorianne also shared various strategies for public engagement and advocacy, such as reaching out to the right people, prioritizing the voices of affected groups, and forming strong partnerships. She encouraged us to recognize the power we hold and reminded us that even small actions can make a significant impact.

This was a virtual event, so you can view the Zoom recording to hear from our Guest Speakers and our engaging Q&A session.

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Listen to Zoom Recording

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UPDATES FROM LAST MEETING

June 3rd 2024 Meeting

On Monday, June 3rd, 2024, We had an engaging and interactive meeting with 2 profound speakers: Alison Hardman and Dr. Justin Dennison.

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Alison Hardman serves as IJM Canada’s Director of Development and Mobilization. She served 7 years at a large church in Ontario, and previously at various charities in the GTA. She also has over 15 years of experience in fundraising.

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Dr. Justin Dennison a retired doctor by profession and also an experienced Pastor and Counselor with a history of working within various religious institutions. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Bible Teaching, Life Coaching, Team Building, Empowering and Equipping Others.

This was a virtual event, so you can view the Zoom recording to hear from our Guest Speakers and our engaging Q&A session.

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Listen to Zoom Recording

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Firestarters Launch

On April 15th, 2024, the Firestarters group met with IJM Staff and Guest Speaker Julianne Healey over Zoom. Julianne, who has a background in criminology and serves as the Senior Lead for the Development team at IJM Canada.

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Julianne gave a powerful coaching session for our Firestarters with a visual presentation of a Venn-diagram to help participants find their purpose, by considering what they love, their strengths, the world’s needs, and what they can be paid for, to analyze our Calling, Cause, Potential and Career. She shared her experience and recent field visit, which profoundly influenced her personal and professional perspective.

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The event was virtual, and a recording of the session is available for those who missed it.

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Listen to Zoom Recording

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