Given how the pandemic continues to impact not-for-profit budgets, and staff and volunteer needs for governance, management, and leadership training supports have increased, our bursary requests are mounting. Yet, we have lots to do to both reach and adequately resource supports to Indigenous, underrepresented, and emerging not-for-profit leaders in BC. 

In light of this gap, we are requesting support in building a Vantage Point Bursary Fund that enhances accessibility of our programs and supports to the whole of our diverse community of not-for-profit leaders across BC. We are committed to assuring clear eligibility criteria that prioritizes: 

• Indigenous people, Black people, and people of colour 
• Youth building careers in the not-for-profit sector 
• Leaders from equity-seeking organizations  
• Leaders from organizations addressing the climate change crisis 
• Leaders from organizations with operating budgets less than $250k and/or outside the Metro Vancouver area 

We have established the Vantage Point Bursary as a distinct fund where every contribution will help us reach under-funded and often overlooked groups in the sector. We are grateful for any amount you can offer to support this initiative.