CCVO Supports Imagine Canada’s 2021 Federal Pre-Budget Submission
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance launched its pre-budget consultations process and invited Canadians to participate by submitting a brief. The Committee asked Canadians for their insight about economic growth – more specifically, “measures the federal government could take to restart the Canadian economy, as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.” We are grateful for Imagine Canada’s leadership in developing a list of recommendations that represent the needs of the nonprofit sector and are supportive of a Sector Resilience Grant Program. Read this blog post to learn more about Imagine Canada’s recommendations.
CCVO Supports Imagine Canada’s 2021 Federal Pre-Budget Submission
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance launched its pre-budget consultations process and invited Canadians to participate by submitting a brief. The Committee asked Canadians for their insight about economic growth – more specifically, “measures the federal government could take to restart the Canadian economy, as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.” We are grateful for Imagine Canada’s leadership in developing a list of recommendations that represent the needs of the nonprofit sector and are supportive of a Sector Resilience Grant Program. Read this blog post to learn more about Imagine Canada’s recommendations.
Government Relations for Nonprofits 101
Each CCVO Capacity Building webinar offers participants the opportunity to submit questions to the presenter for consideration in a follow-up blog post. In his blog post, Puneet discusses lobbying for a movement and three key tactics that organizations should focus on when leveraging government relations to influence positive change. We encourage you to read his insights in this blog post.
Government Relations for Nonprofits 101
Each CCVO Capacity Building webinar offers participants the opportunity to submit questions to the presenter for consideration in a follow-up blog post. In his blog post, Puneet discusses lobbying for a movement and three key tactics that organizations should focus on when leveraging government relations to influence positive change. We encourage you to read his insights in this blog post.
CCVO’s Response to Freedom to Care Act Survey
In early June, the Government of Alberta released the Freedom to Care Act survey to gather input from the nonprofit sector. The Freedom to Care Act was first introduced in the United Conservative Party (UCP) 2019 election platform. In this blog post, CCVO discusses the Freedom to Care Act and provides our responses to the relevant Freedom to Care Act Survey questions below.
CCVO’s Response to Freedom to Care Act Survey
In early June, the Government of Alberta released the Freedom to Care Act survey to gather input from the nonprofit sector. The Freedom to Care Act was first introduced in the United Conservative Party (UCP) 2019 election platform. In this blog post, CCVO discusses the Freedom to Care Act and provides our responses to the relevant Freedom to Care Act Survey questions below.
The Important Role of the Nonprofit Sector in Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy
The reopening of many businesses in Calgary and Brooks on May 25 marked the implementation of Stage 1 of the provincial relaunch strategy for all regions in Alberta. Nonprofits and registered charities are in the same category as small businesses for the purpose of federal benefits such as the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program. However, as this blog post discusses, the sector's steps to reopening may look quite different from the for-profit industry.
The Important Role of the Nonprofit Sector in Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy
The reopening of many businesses in Calgary and Brooks on May 25 marked the implementation of Stage 1 of the provincial relaunch strategy for all regions in Alberta. Nonprofits and registered charities are in the same category as small businesses for the purpose of federal benefits such as the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program. However, as this blog post discusses, the sector's steps to reopening may look quite different from the for-profit industry.
Not All Nonprofits Benefit from Provincial Support During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that support from all levels of government is critical for many sectors and industries across the country. It is also clear that nonprofits and charities comprise a creative, innovative, and resilient sector in our communities. In this blog post, CCVO discusses the current support from government as well as further initiatives required by the nonprofit and charitable sector as it anticipates the transition from response to recovery from the pandemic crisis.
The Alberta Nonprofit Survey: Road to Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered our communities across the province, in ways we couldn’t have imagined before. What does a post-pandemic reality look like and what does it mean for the future of nonprofits and charities in Alberta? In this blog post, we discuss how the data collected through the Alberta Nonprofit Survey (ANS) will help to ensure that the Alberta nonprofit and charitable sector has a voice in a recovery plan.
City Council Approves Financial Relief Packages for Calgary Nonprofits
On May 11, City Council approved two financial relief packages for Calgary nonprofits. Community associations and social recreation groups who are struggling to meet fixed daily expenses will be allocated $6 million to support their immediate financial needs. In this blog post, CCVO covers the details of the financial relief packages and discusses what more is needed from the government during these unprecedented times.
Alberta Nonprofit Survey 2020: We want to hear from you!
CCVO’s annual Alberta Nonprofit Survey (ANS) launched on April 27! The ANS is here to support your organization by amplifying your voice in advocating for the nonprofit sector. This year, we celebrate 10 years of conducting the Alberta Nonprofit Survey in gathering meaningful data about nonprofits across the province. The survey is an opportunity for your organization to share the impact that COVID-19 has had on your nonprofit or charitable organization and help tell the story of the Alberta nonprofit sector.
City Council Approves 2020 Adjustments to City Budget
City Council approved the 2020 adjustments to the City Budget on Friday, November 29. The decision was made to approve the municipal tax rate increase scenario of 1.5%. Although this is lower than the pre-approved 3.03% tax scenario, the 1.5% increase helped the city maintain a number of services that may have otherwise been cut. This CCVO Blog post looks at the highlights of the 2020 adjustments to the budget.
Board Governance in a Not-for-Profit
The Not-for-Profit team at Catalyst is passionate about ensuring the organizations they work with are set up for success, so they can spend their time really focusing on the impact they set out to create in the world. In this guest blog, Paige Shaw from the Catalyst Group discusses Board governance and how to ensure that your Board is comprised of passionate and capable individuals who believe in your mission and want to see your organization grow and succeed.
Federal Election 2019 and the Nonprofit Sector
On October 21st, 2019, Canadians will head to the polls and vote in the country’s 43rd federal election. All parties have released their platforms and have had their say on the public stage during the federal leaders debates. After examination of the platforms of four of the major political parties (Liberal Party of Canada, the Conservative Party of Canada, the New Democratic Party of Canada, and the Green Party of Canada), very little is mentioned about the nonprofit sector as a whole. This blog post provides a brief summary of the party platforms in relation to the nonprofit sector as well as further resources to help nonprofits make informed decisions in this upcoming election.