Welcome to the Nonprofit Chamber

We have a new name and look, but we have the same unwavering commitment to ensure nonprofits remain at the heart of Alberta’s vibrant social fabric.

Learn about our history and our evolution from Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations to the Nonprofit Chamber here.

Supporting you in strengthening Alberta’s communities

Alberta's nonprofit sector includes 30,000 nonprofits that are active, committed, and significant forces in shaping our daily lives. As a voice for nonprofits, the Nonprofit Chamber is committed to strengthening, supporting, and raising awareness of your work and challenges.

Explore our events, sector research, policy priorities, and programs – all created to support your organization in fulfilling its mission. We're proud to support the work that you do and advocate for a vital, dynamic nonprofit sector that is recognized as an integral partner in building strong, healthy communities.

New Report!

Nonprofits employ nearly 300,000 Albertans - more than those working in oil and gas, forestry and mining combined - across more than 30,000 different organizations. Their services are essential to attract and retain workers across all sectors.

While demand for nonprofit services continues to increase, it is increasingly difficult to attract and keep great employees in our sector. Strategies have been developed to support Alberta’s private sector workforce but they rarely account for the unique realities of nonprofits. Programs that exist may be open to nonprofits, but are often a poor fit, limiting participation and impact.

Nonprofit stakeholders expressed a need for better data and coordinated action to support the needs of the nonprofit workforce.

Our Workforce Feasibility Study recommends forming a Nonprofit Workforce Sector Council responsible for creating a roadmap for Alberta’s Nonprofit sector workforce.

Read the Report

Let's build back better together.

Community Prosperity

Community prosperity goes beyond economic prosperity – it centres community in recovery plans for a more resilient and equitable future. We encourage you to explore the resources below and join the conversation.

- Read our latest report Building a Stronger Nonprofit Workforce, which is the first step towards strengthening our workforce.
- Check out our Everyday Advocacy Guide to help your organization engage in advocacy to support your mission.
- Visit thenonprofitvote.ca to learn about using this new tool as a collective voice for Alberta nonprofits.

Capacity Building

Maximize efficiencies and save money with timely, relevant, and practical nonprofit resources. Our webinars, compensation data, and recruiting resources supports your day-to-day work by building your skills toolbox.

- Increase your organization's effectiveness with recordings of our capacity building webinars, covering topics such as public policy, leadership, human resources, and technology - all at no cost.
- Find qualified and dedicated staff to join your nonprofit team with Reach Hire, Alberta's nonprofit career source
- Make informed decisions on salary and human resources practices with the Boland Survey, the only comprehensive source of nonprofit sector compensation data in Canada.

Policy & Research

Deepen your impact with our policy resources and informed perspectives on emerging policy issues in Alberta through our research, policy submissions and budget analyses.

- Review our latest State of the Sector report, Facing the Storm, and our other sector-wide research.
- Visit our policy blog for the latest news and posts about pubic policy impacts on Alberta nonprofits.
- Reference our advocacy tools for guidance in your organization's advocacy efforts.

Community Connections

Build your nonprofit network when you participate in our events and programs throughout the year. the Nonprofit Chamber brings together hundreds of community partners and organizations in Calgary's vibrant nonprofit sector.

- Connect with your nonprofit peers and learn about what's happening in Alberta's nonprofit sector at our events and programs.
- Join us at our biennial Connections Conference for a stimulating day of conversations and connections.
- Reach out to member organizations using our online member directory.
- Subscribe to our newsletter and stay up-to-date on nonprofit news, events, policy insights, and resources to support your work in the sector.

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We understand the importance of connections in the nonprofit sector, and we're here to help you grow your network of peers and partners.

the Nonprofit Chamber works to advance community change by bringing people together and offering valuable nonprofit resources to help you become more efficient and effective. Stay connected as a member, attend our events, and receive curated nonprofit news through our bi-weekly newsletter.

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Stay informed on sector news.

the Nonprofit Chamber works to create and share relevant and timely information that helps advance the nonprofit sector. Check out our news & blog for thought leadership, insights, and analysis of happenings that affect the sector. See our most recent news and blog posts below. For more posts, visit our Blog & News page. Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter and never miss a post!