Annual Report 2013 - The Minerva Foundation

Annual Report 2013
THE MINERVA FOUNDATION FOR BC WOMEN
Elevating the visibility, influence and
contribution of women leaders
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TOGETHER, WE ARE
CHANGING THE LIVES OF
WOMEN AND GIRLS IN BC
L
ike no other time in history, women face an extraordinary
number of choices. Choices associated with careers, family,
education, finances — the list goes on. While access to
these choices brings exceptional opportunity, it can also bring
much pressure and stress. How do we ensure we make the
best choices? Where can we find support when making these
decisions?
The Minerva Foundation for BC Women is committed to helping
women find and follow a path that leads to meaningful, lasting
life changes. With the support of our donors, partners, staff and
volunteers, the Minerva Foundation directly impacted the lives of
more than 400 women and girls in 2013.
In leadership development, we delivered four programs across
the province, allowing women to learn from one another and
determine next steps in achieving their personal, educational
and career goals. In May 2013, the three-year pilot initiative
of Women Leading the Way™ culminated in the Changing
the Face of Leadership Conference, where we celebrated the
accomplishments of program participants and generated another
round of exceptional dialogue with industry leaders about valuesbased leadership. We continued our Education Awards program in partnership
with 24 accredited educational institutions across BC. Together,
we supported 93 women to achieve their education goals, and
awarded a total of $191,675.
The Minerva Foundation connected women in their search for
meaningful employment through our Minerva Helping Women
Work™ programs. The programs were delivered in Vancouver,
and also Fort St. John, Bella Coola and Cranbrook through our
Combining Our Strength™ initiative.
We celebrated leadership, excellence and philanthropy of women
in the field of Science at our annual Women In™ luncheon, with
over 250 men and women in attendance. At our In Tribute To
event, we shared stories about the impact of our programs,
connected like-minded values-based leaders in the community,
and profiled our Tribute Tree campaign.
As with any not-for-profit, the heart and
soul of the organization lives with the
people involved.
I’d like to thank our board members for their dedication through a
busy year, along with the remarkable team of staff and volunteers,
who commit daily to the success of our organization.
Thank you for your support in changing the face of leadership in
British Columbia.
Kathryn Kolbuch,
Board Chair
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Who We Are
Our Vision
To change the face of leadership in BC.
Our Mission
To elevate the visibility, influence and
contribution of women leaders.
Our Values
Inclusiveness
We are a community of women and men
who embrace diversity in leadership.
Accountability
We believe that with opportunity comes
responsibility to make a difference.
Collaboration
We believe in building community networks and
collaborative partnerships to share resources
and opportunities.
Innovation
We value creativity, courage and growth.
Authenticity
We help women to voice and live their values.
Board of Directors 2013
Kathryn Kolbuch, Chair
Michelle Rupp, Past Chair
Nemelia Winckler, Treasurer
Barbara Ross-Denroche, Secretary
Kirsten Sutton, Co Vice-Chair
Lisa Vogt, Co Vice-Chair
Zdenka Buric
Russ Cook
Chastity Davis
Bob Elton
Kevin Mahoney
Gail McBride
Fazil Milhar
Filomena Nalewajek
Mary O’Callaghan
Patrons Circle 2013
Lisa Ethans
Yuri Fulmer
Patricia Graham
Debra Hewson
Julia Kim
Jill Leversage
Zahra Mamdani
Nancy McKinstry
Elise Rees
Anne Stewart
Lis Welch
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Combining Our Strength™
Council 2013
Barb Ross-Denroche, Co-Chair
Kim van der Woerd, Co-Chair
Tulia Castellanos
Rebecca Law
Chastity Davis
Courtney Daws
Teara Fraser
Ginger Gosnell-Myers
Laureen Whyte
Kory Wilson
“As the pace of change
accelerates around the world,
Minerva will continue to be an
important collective of passionate
individuals enhancing the position
and impact of women in our
communities.” - Russ Cook
PROGRAM UPDATES
Education Awards
The Education Awards program brings together people who want
to make a difference with women who aspire to beat the odds
to create better futures for themselves, their families and their
communities. The Education Awards support women in financial
need who also face other barriers including single mothers,
immigrants, mature students, Aboriginal women and women
studying in non-traditional fields.
In 2013, with the help of our donors and the matching funds from
partner institutions, the Minerva Foundation granted more than
$191,675 in Education Awards to more than 93 women across BC.
“Your past doesn’t determine your future but
whatever path you choose, you need to live it
with pride and dignity because you are a leader
and an elder of the future.”
- Cat Schembmri, Education Award Recipient
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In 2013, Minerva Helping Women Work™ celebrated its 10 year anniversary!
Minerva Helping
Women Work™
Minerva Helping Women Work™ (MHWW) offers unique, interactive
and award-winning employment support programs for educated
and experienced women. These are women in career transition,
recently unemployed, underemployed, new mature graduates or
returning to work after an extended absence. Our programs are
for women who need help determining their next career direction,
implementing their job search and finding meaningful work that
aligns with their values, skills and interests.
In 2013, we delivered one Career Exploration program and
three Career Kick-Start programs. Participants were coached by
industry professionals.
2013 Highlights
•
MHWW launched Career Training Workshops to teach
women about specific work-related topics
•
MHWW launched bi-monthly Alumnae Support Sessions as
a means for past participants to continue receiving peer support
Community Impact
•
In 2013, 136 women participated in an MHWW program
•
Over 100 professional career counsellors, facilitators,
industry mentors and certified professional coaches
supported MHWW participants in their search for
meaningful employment
91% of Minerva Helping Women Work™ participants
found the confidence to take on fulfilling opportunities.
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“Minerva has given me the gift of values. I learned to
live and work from my values and because of that, I
know my purpose.”
- Renee Lomen, Minerva Helping Women Work COS
Combining Our
Strength™
Through the Combining Our Strength™ (COS) initiative, the Minerva
Foundation delivers its programming for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal
women in a way that is both geographically and culturally relevant.
In 2013, the Minerva Foundation provided program opportunities to
the following communities: Bella Coola, Chetwynd/Moberly Lake,
Cranbrook, Fort St. John, Fort Nelson, Kamloops and the Lower
Mainland.
Learning to Lead™ COS
Nearly 40 women attended the two-and-a-half day leadership
development workshop in Vancouver, travelling from across BC
to participate. Upon completion of the Vancouver portion of the
program, participants returned to their home communities and
continued their leadership development through our Community
Circles*.
Minerva Helping Women Work™ COS
Programs were delivered to 45 women in communities across BC,
with eight days of intensive workshops in Fort St. John, Bella Coola
and Cranbrook.
*Community Circles - COS Community Circles take place over
six sessions, during which participants develop powerful, trusting
alliances with other women from their communities, build leadership
skills and participate in a community project. Community Circles are
designed with flexibility to ensure that the diverse needs of participants
and communities are met. The Minerva Foundation provides ongoing
support to COS Community Circles throughout the year.
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“I couldn’t help but be left in awe by how much I have changed. The funny thing is, it was in me all along, I just was too
afraid to dig in myself to find it. Minerva forced me to be fearless — to not be unafraid but to be afraid and do things
anyway. Minerva Learning to Lead, you left me in awe.” - C. KHONDOKER, GRADE 11 STUDENT LEADER, L2L BC 2013
Leadership Development
Learning to Lead™ BC
In May 2013, 72 women from across BC participated in Learning
to Lead™ BC, the weekend-long mentoring and leadership
development program held at the University of British Columbia.
2013 Highlights
•
In May 2013, the Minerva Foundation through WLW held Vancouver’s
first Changing the Face of Leadership Conference, a one-day
forum for women and men to engage in conversation and dialogue
on values-based leadership. Acclaimed national and international
leaders from business, politics, social enterprise and the arts
engaged in interactive sessions dealing with emerging trends
and the important challenges facing leaders today. As host, the
Minerva Foundation brought together 225 men and women senior
leaders and advancing leaders from BC and beyond.
•
Minerva developed a new leadership program, Leaders in
Transition, for women 50 years and over who wish to explore ideas
and possibilities for a rich, satisfying and productive next chapter in
life. The program will launch in 2014!
•
Learning to Lead™ BC participants are selected from across the
province. The 2013 participants came from: Brentwood Bay, Cecil
Lake, Cranbrook, Houston, Nanoose Bay, North Saanich, Penticton,
Squamish, Victoria, West Kelowna and the Lower Mainland.
•
Both Leaders in Transition and Reconciliation
Canada, the charitable project that launched in
2013, began as leadership projects by
WLW participants.
Participants included:
•
•
•
24 Grade 11 Student Leaders
24 Emerging Leaders
24 Community Leaders
During this weekend of sharing and learning, Grade 11 Student
Leaders and Emerging Leaders were paired with experienced
Community Leaders and participated in workshops, activities and
open-space discussions.
Follow A Leader™
Building on the content presented in Learning to Lead™ BC,
Follow A Leader™ paired 10 Emerging Leaders with 10
Community Leaders for a series of leadership training workshops
and a shadowing experience, delivered from September to
November, 2013.
Women Leading the Way™
In 2013, 28 women participated in Women Leading the Way™
(WLW), our distinctive, hands-on, year-long advanced leadership
training program for women who want to make an impact in the
areas of business, politics and social change.
More than 40 women and men leaders in the community and
subject matter experts were brought in over the course of the
program to share their expertise with WLW participants. Another
40 women and men leaders volunteered at the Changing the
Face of Leadership Conference.
Our Leadership Categories:
•
Emerging Leaders are women with at least three years of
professional experience and some leadership experience
•
Advancing Leaders are women with seven to 10 years of
professional experience and several years of leadership experience
•
Community Leaders are women with significant professional and
leadership experience from the business, government, academic and
community sectors
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MHWW
WLW
LIT
COS
HO
11%
15%
4%
2013
Revenue and Expenditures
15%
Income
Income
Income
Program donations
425,926.00
Income
Unrestricted
donations
101,197.00
Program
donations
425,926.00
Special events
33,785.00
Unrestricted donations
101,197.00
Sponsorships
256,328.00
Special
events
33,785.00
Where
your
money
256,328.00
Government
123,280.00
goesSponsorships
Government
123,280.00
Foundations
and associatio
102,523.00
Foundations
associatio 90,614.00
102,523.00
Investment
Income and11%
Investment Income
90,614.00
Registration fees
4% 116,979.00
Registration fees
116,979.00
1,250,632.00
7%
9%
Income
9%
34%
7%
8%
34%
Special Events
Special
events
8%
Sponsorships
Sponsorships
Sponsorships
10%
Government
10%
Government
Foundations & Associations
Government
1,250,632.00
ExpenseExpense
Events Events
L2L
L2L
FAL
FAL
Educ Awards
Educ Awards
85%
MHWW
MHWW
WLW
WLW
LIT
LIT
COS
COS
HO
HO
8%
Minerva Foundation Programs
Fundraising
and Education
Awards
Fundraising
Admin
92,458.00
92,458.00
Administration
Programs
95,456.00
95,456.00
47,636.00
47,636.00
134,459.00
134,459.00
181,509.00
181,509.00
191,254.00
191,254.00
44,245.00
44,245.00
376,759.00
376,759.00
61,349.00
61,349.00
1,225,125.00
1,225,125.00
Foundations and
associations
Registration Fees
associations
3%
3%
Expense
Expense
Expenses
5%
5%
7%
7%
8%
8%
4%
4%
31%
31%
11%
11%
15%
4%
15%
15%
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25,507.00
Interest Income and
Foundations
8%
21%
21%
4%
Deficit
Program
donations
Program
Unrestricted
Program Donations
donations
donations
Unrestricted
Unrestricted Donations
Special events
donations
15%
Events
Events
L2L Events
L2L
FAL Learning to Lead™
EducFAL
Awards
Follow
a Leader™
Educ
Awards
MHWW
Education Awards
MHWW
WLW
Minerva Helping Women Work™
LIT WLW
Women Leading the Way™
COSLIT
Leaders in Transition
HO COS
Combining Our Strength™
HO
Administration
Statement of Financial Position
“To our moms – for
showing us the way
long before we ever
knew that’s what
you were doing…
We love you.”
- Carolyn Thomas and
Rhondda Morrison
honoured by
Bill and Bronwen Thomas
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Statement of Operations
“For my mother,
Mary MacPhail, who
urged me to always
give back fully with
whatever resources
I had available.”
- Mary MacPhail
honoured by Joy MacPhail
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Changing the face of leadership
is possible because of you
Every year, the Minerva Foundation for BC Women directly impacts
the lives of approximately 400 women and girls throughout BC. It
is because of a deeply committed and generous group of women
and men that we are able to do the work we do. Thank you all.
Our Volunteers
Minerva works with a diverse community of volunteers who ensure
our programs and events are delivered to the highest standards.
Their dedication, passion and expertise are invaluable to us.
Our Partners
Our work and the support we provide are made possible by
an incredible group of sponsors, funders, in-kind partners and
individual donors. We are deeply grateful to each
of them for their ongoing support
and generous spirit.
OVER 50 WOMEN HAVE BEEN
HONOURED BY A LOVED ONE
THROUGH OUR TRIBUTE
TREE CAMPAIGN.
Thank you
A Stewart
A Prabhu
Accenture
Association of Women in Finance
B Livingston
B Ross-Denroche
B Thomas
BC Hydro
BC Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes)
BlueShore Financial
BMO
C Hornby Allen
Chan Sisters Foundation
Chubb Insurance Company of Canada
Coast Capital Savings Credit Union
ConocoPhillips
Cutbank Ridge Partnership
Deloitte
Devon Energy Corporation
E Stevens
Eileen Fisher
Encana Corporation
Estate of K. Heller
EY
Face The World Foundation
First West Credit Union
FortisBC
Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver
Hatch
HSBC
Hummingbird Foundation
ICBC
Imperial Oil Foundation
Insights Learning and Development - Vancouver
International Coaching Federation
InTransitBC
J Bodkin
J Kim
J MacPhail
Jacqueline Frewin Endowment
Janet Fleck Ladner Endowment
Jocelyne Bourassa Endowment
K van der Woerd
KPMG
L and C Hansen
L Vogt
Lawson Lundell
Lis and Bruce Welch
lululemon athletica
Mandell Pinder LLP
Mary Ferracin Estate
McCarthy Tétrault
McCarthy Tétrault Foundation
Miller Thomson
N and G McKinstry
Nancy Harrison and Paul Buitenhuis Endowment
NATIONAL Public Relations
Nurse Next Door
Odlum Brown Limited
P O’Sullivan
P Towler
P Wilshaw
Pengrowth
Association of Professional Engineers and
Geoscientists of BC
R and D Oswald
R Cook
Randy Sung Endowment
RBC
RBC Foundation
RBC Phillips, Hager & North
Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia
Rio Tinto
SAP
Scotiabank
Sikka Foundation Inc.
Suncor
Suzanne Lee Endowment
T Kinloch
TD
Teck
The Carraresi Foundation - in memory of
Augusto Carraresi
The Registered Nurses Foundation of British Columbia
The Rix Family Foundation
The Vancouver Sun
THIND Properties Limited
Tony and Laura Gage
Truck Loggers Association
United Way of the Lower Mainland
Vancity
Vancouver Foundation - Hager Fund
Westport
YVR
*These generous supporters gave $2,500
or more in 2013
Thank you to all of our partners — too many to name here — but who are
all dear to the Minerva family.
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Helping women and girls move forward with confidence.
The Minerva Foundation for BC Women
320-111 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H4
604-683-7635
[email protected]
www.theminervafoundation.com
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