Structuring a Board in a Not-for-Profit
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Structuring a Board in a Not-for-Profit

Structuring a Board is a strategic and in-depth process. Many Boards consist of professionals in other sectors or positions that serve on a Board on a volunteer basis. Sometimes it can take a couple of attempts to create the perfect scenario. A Key element one should look for in a Board member in a director position is that they have an understanding of the mission of the not-for-profit and are ready and willing to donate the time required.

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How to Budget in Uncertain Times
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How to Budget in Uncertain Times

As organizations continue to navigate through uncertain times, it can be tricky to budget when a multitude of outside factors could change your course of action. This post from guest blogger Robin Butler of Baker Tilly Catalyst highlights a few guidelines and tips that can be utilized to plan your budgeting even during turbulent times.

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A Community Prosperity Strategy for a COVID-19 Recovery
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A Community Prosperity Strategy for a COVID-19 Recovery

Over the last few months, CCVO has drafted several recommendations and released them in a blog series. These recommendations built on the report we released this summer where CCVO committed to supporting the nonprofit sector in making the COVID-19 crisis an opportunity. This final blog post revisits the importance of a community prosperity strategy and the recommendations that we have drafted for each set of stakeholders.

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Leveraging the Alberta Community Advantage: Recommendations for the Private Sector in Building a Community Prosperity Strategy
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Leveraging the Alberta Community Advantage: Recommendations for the Private Sector in Building a Community Prosperity Strategy

Our previous #ABCommunityAdvantage posts provided recommendations for the nonprofit sector, the provincial government, and funders and other stakeholders to build a Community Prosperity Strategy that leverages the Alberta Community Advantage. This post focuses on recommendations for the private sector and how it can continue to support the nonprofit sector.

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Update on Government Subsidy Programs Available for Not-for-Profits During COVID-19
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Update on Government Subsidy Programs Available for Not-for-Profits During COVID-19

It’s been a year of change and uncertainty. As we all navigate the impacts of COVID-19, it’s important to utilize the programs available if your Not-for-Profit is struggling. In this blog post, CCVO Guest Blogger Robin Butler discusses important tips for the existing subsidies, NPO-specific considerations for those subsidies, as well as Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) funding guidelines.

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