Member Benefit: Legal & Fundraising Support
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Legal and Fundraising Advice for ORCBC Members
To strengthen the capacity and resilience of volunteer-led outdoor recreation groups across British Columbia, ORCBC offers an exclusive member benefit to direct ORCBC members, providing access to professional legal and fundraising support.
Eligible member organizations can access:
Up to 30 minutes of legal advice
Up to 20 minutes of fundraising guidance
Three sessions per year per organization
All support is delivered by trusted professionals engaged by ORCBC.
What We Offer
Fundraising Support
Receive expert guidance on:
Grant writing and proposal review
Sponsorship and donor development strategies
Building sustainable fundraising plans
Legal Support
Get advice on:
Contract and property law
Aboriginal law
Risk management and governance
Employment and volunteer issues
Legislative interpretation
How it Works
Legal advice
Submit your request through the link below. Our lawyer will follow up by email or schedule a short call.
Fundraising consulting:
Book a 20-minute call with our fundraising advisor. Please cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours in advance to avoid a $50 no-show fee.
Ready to Access This Member Benefit?
Not yet a member? Join ORCBC today to access professional support, resources, and a network that helps your organization thrive.
Meet our Advisors
Kathleen Ayre
Kathleen is the founder of Kootenay Connex, a fundraising consultancy specializing in innovative funding solutions for social purpose organizations. She brings a wealth of experience in professional grant writing and funding strategies, spanning more than two decades across non-profit, higher education and government sectors.
Ian Moore
Founding Partner of Nogala Law Group LLP. Ian is a law reform-oriented lawyer with a passion for helping redesign and decolonize legal and governance structures to be more aligned with the needs of both communities and Nature. Ian has extensive experience in a wide range of governance- and advocacy-related legal services to Indigenous governments and organizations, local governments, non-profits, and businesses across Canada.
Please contact us at info@orcbc.ca if you have any questions.
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