The National Advertising Benevolent Society (NABS) is a dynamic support system for all Canadian professionals in the marketing and communications industry facing personal, career and family challenges due to illness, injury, unemployment or financial difficulties.
NABS offers:
24-hour helpline: 1-888-355-5548
Private career and financial counseling
Professional development workshops
Short-term financial assistance
Stories:
Michelle
Barbara
Jared
Tuula
Toby
Michelle's story
Michelle Wan's daughter was born with a complex medical condition that required full time care and attention. In addition, her second child was born prematurely...
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Barbara's story
6 years ago, Barbara Glover was diagnosed with Keratoconus—a rare degenerative eye disorder that causes structural changes to the cornea, resulting in the obstruction of vision…
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Jared's story
After graduating from Ivey with an MBA in Marketing, Jared Breski built a freelance consulting and branding business while he sought work in advertising or brand management...
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Tuula's story
Just as Tuula Opheim was about to return to work after combating lung cancer, she was diagnosed with a brain tumor and began to suffer from seizures. NABS was able to...
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Toby's story
Toby was looking for assistance in accessing opportunities that would allow him to leverage his extensive print experience and client relationship management, while...
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How your organization or association can help
Deliver Extra Media Value To Clients and Care To Industry Colleagues: Only Through The NABS Media Sale
The NABS Media Sale is a great way to save money in your advertising campaigns and at the same time help out industry colleagues in need — at rates well off rate card. Book a package in the following media:
Digital Out of Home
Interactive Digital
Magazine
Newspaper
Out of Home and Outdoor
Radio
Television
In Ontario and Eastern Canada: Phil Goodwin, NABS Director of Sales (416) 962-0446-289 pgoodwin@nabs.org
In Western Canada: Loraine Brown, NABS Western Regional Manager (604) 580-8036 lbrown@nabs.org
Pour le Québec and Le Bénévolat d'entraide aux communicateurs (BEC): Styve Bouchard, (514) 781-1614 sbouchard@bec-nabs.org
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events
The Keys to Writing a Creative Brief
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
The Keys to Writing a Creative Brief a half day workshop on the fundamentals of the strategic creative brief.
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Never Present in the Dark
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Never present in the dark again, well help you ramp up your track record of selling more ideas and more ground breaking, innovative ideas.
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Writing Boot Camp
Tuesday, March 27th 2012
How to ensure that every piece of communication your company produces engages, persuades and enhances your brand.
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Speed Mentoring 2012
Tuesday March 27, 2012
Sometimes the real questions you need to ask in order to grow can’t be asked at work... Enter Speed Mentoring.
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Vices & Virtues- NABS 28th Annual Gala
Thursday May 3rd, 2012
Join us for a spectacular evening of sinful indulgences and heavenly treats. More details coming soon!
NABS 28th Annual Gala
27th Annual NABS Golf Classic
Thursday June 21st, 2012
The 2012 NABS Golf Classic will be a homage to Golf in the 50s and 60s- a time when golf was still a game with an elitist reputation...Check back with us soon for more details.
27th Annual NABS Golf Classic
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Become a NABS Ambassador
As a NABS Ambassador, you'll have the opportunity to give something back to the marketing and communications community. Help raise awareness and funds for NABS through helping people connect with fun social events.
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See photos and videos of our special events and find out what’s coming up. Enjoy photos of your friends and win prizes too!
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NABS workshops provide a complementary support system to your company's existing benefits program. Invite us in!
To book your workshop, or for further information, please contact Louise Berube, Director: Allocations and Services at 416-962-0446, ext 263 or lberube@nabs.org
"I enjoyed this session very much, great insights. I like the real life examples, and the presenters' relaxed style." - Victor, Creative Briefs Lunch & LearnNABS offers in-office workshops in the following topics:
Health and Wellness
Change Management
Leadership
Advanced Computer Skills
Career and Professional Management
Communication, Customer Service, and Interpersonal Skills
