An Excellent Opportunity Exists for Ten (10) OCASI Member Agencies to Participate in a Two (2) Year Organizational Development Project. This is an opportunity for ten (10) agencies to participate in a two-year organizational development program also known as the Organizational standards Initiative (OSI).  The 10 selected agencies will participate in peer learning, organizational mentorship and resource development to achieve organizational excellence Funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, OCASI's Organizational Standards Initiative (OSI) will work with groups of agencies to address their organizational development needs. It is OCASI's intent to work with seventy (70) agencies over the next three (3) years.  Benefits of Participating in This Initiative: Online organizational self-assessment to identify each agency’s organizational development needs (OrgWise Tool) Work plan development to address the identified needs Group and peer support Ten (10) hours of expert coaching for each participating agency Deployment of a consultant to work with each agency to achieve the standards Participation in an organizational mentorship program We ask that Agencies Do the Following: Identify a key representative to serve as a member of a Peer Learning Group Sign an agreement for your agency to participate in organizational development for a period of two (2) years. Additional Information: There is a fee associated with participation in this initiative, which OCASI will negotiate with each agency. Note: Organizations with smaller budgets can apply for subsidy There are two (2) spaces reserved for smaller agencies within small sized communities All participants must be an OCASI member agency How to Apply: To apply for this program please visit: http://OSISignup.eventbrite.com

Scheduled Activities Dates Online Information & OrgWise Demo Session February 22nd Application Deadline for 10 agencies to participate in Organizational Development February 24th Selection and Notification of 10 agencies February 28th Participants complete OrgWise assesment March 15th All-Day face to face Orientation and Training of 10 selected agencies 3rd week of March Work plan development and identification of needed resources to support priority areas April 15th Consultants deployed to assist agencies with organizational development May to October Agencies Matched with a Mentor November On-going training/webinars on specific areas of the organizational standards May, July, September, November * Reimbursement of Expenses: In accordance with OCASI's travel policy the Council will cover expenses related to training and meetings for the project. This includes expenses incurred through travel, accommodation, and meals.

Online Information Session Date:   February 22, 2011 (Tues)  11:00am - 1:00pm

Register for Online Information Session Here: http://OSIOnlineInfoSession.eventbrite.com If you have any questions, please feel free to email Yanique Williams at ywilliams@ocasi.org or call 416-322-4950 EXT 363 and she will answer your questions.

We look forward to your participation and ask that you pass along this invitation to anyone you think would be interested in the OSI project.