Resources & Links

Burlington - Local Resources

Aldershot Business Improvement Area
In conjunction with a variety of other initiatives including: the eventual construction of a full interchange at Waterdown Road and revitalization and development along the Plains Road corridor, the Aldershot Village BIA (Business Improvement Area) identifies Aldershot as a distinct community for shopping, dining and for doing business.
aldershotbia.com

Burlington Art Centre
The Burlington Art Centre, a multi-faceted facility nestled next to Lake Ontario in the heart of Burlington, Ontario. It is a truly a centre for art, supporting artists, staging exhibitions, nurturing a nationally and internationally recognized ceramic collection, and serving the community.
thebac.ca

Burlington Chamber of Commerce
A grassroots association of Burlington area business, and an advocate for the community and economy
burlingtonchamber.com

Burlington Downtown
The organization is a not–for-profit incorporated association responsible for the vitalization and promotion of our vibrant Downtown business community.
burlingtondowntown.com

Burlington Economic Development Corporation (BEDC)
BEDC is a non-profit organization that works with the public and private sectors to promote economic growth in Burlington. In partnership with the City of Burlington, BEDC works closely with local stakeholders as they strive to satisfy the needs of companies interested in locating or expanding in Burlington.
bedc.ca

Burlington Hydro Inc.
Burlington Hydro Inc. is an energy services company in the power distribution business. Serving approximately 65,000 residential and commercial customers, Burlington Hydro and its employees are committed to delivering safe, efficient and reliable electricity to the municipality of Burlington.
burlingtonhydro.com

Burlington Performing Arts Centre
The Burlington Performing Arts Centre provides the people of Burlington with a broad range of excellent performance opportunities that will both inspire and delight. The Centre delivers diverse, world-class arts and entertainment to the community and showcase Burlington and its arts community to the world.
burlingtonpac.ca

Burlington Public Library
Burlington Public Library is a tax-supported registered charitable organization with six branches citywide. The Library is a local gathering place for people of all ages and a portal to the global community through the Internet.
bpl.on.ca

City of Burlington
Includes city council, transit schedules, general visitor information, photographs, a searchable Burlington business directory and a city staff directory.
burlington.ca

Community Strength 
Community Strength is a destination for sharing community information. It’s a site that celebrates the organizations, initiatives and events that make a difference in our community.
communitystrength.ca

Halton Region
Halton Region is composed of the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville.
halton.ca

Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital Foundation
The Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital Foundation is dedicated to raising funds for the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital.
jbmh.com/foundation

SB Partners’ Think Camp

Tourism Burlington
Situated on the shores of Lake Ontario and conveniently located within an hour of Toronto & Niagara Falls, the beautiful city of Burlington awaits you.
tourismburlington.com

Volunteer Halton
Volunteer Halton is an advocate and catalyst for volunteerism, providing leadership and support for volunteer efforts to build the capacity of the community.
volunteerhalton.ca

Reference and Resource Links

Nelson Allan Project Toolkit - Connecting Seniors, from Isolation to Activation
A Toolkit for those who provide support services to seniors who are socially isolated. Download the complete Toolkit!  

Nelson Allan Project Toolkit Complete - Connecting Seniors, from Isolation to Activation (5146 KB)

Imagine Canada
A national program to promote public and corporate giving, volunteering and support to the community.
imaginecanada.ca

For Not-For-Profit Organizations

Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
(AFP) represents 30,000 members in 213 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs.
afpnet.org

AFP Golden Horseshoe Chapter
AFP Golden Horseshoe has the tools and network you need to help your advance your organization's mission and propel your career.
afpgoldenhorseshoe.afpnet.org

Canadian Fundraising & Philanthropy
Since 1991, Canadian Fundraising & Philanthropy (formerly Canadian FundRaiser) has been updating nonprofit leaders on news, trends, tips and analysis of developments in the fields of fundraising and nonprofit management.
canadianfundraiser.com

Canada Revenue Agency Charities Division
Government site of The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) registers qualifying organizations as charities, gives technical advice on operating a charity, and handles audit and compliance activities.
cra-arc.gc.ca/chrts-gvng/menu-eng.html

Canadian Association of Gift Planners
Professional association of over 1,300 members that brings together charitable representatives with donor advisors. Experts in charitable gift planning, members work with donors to achieve their highest philanthropic goals through thoughtful tax-wise well planned giving.
cagp-acpdp.org

Charity Village
Canada's supersite for the nonprofit sector, with thousands of pages of news, jobs, resources and links.
charityvillage.com

Leave a Legacy
LEAVE A LEGACY™ is a national public awareness program designed to encourage people to leave a gift through their will or any other gift planning instrument to a charity or non-profit organization of their choice.
leavealegacy.ca

Volunteer Canada
Represents and advocates volunteerism in Canada.
volunteer.ca