Challenging Perceptions and Misconceptions of Alberta's Voluntary Sector
CCVO's In Brief #8 examines common misconceptions about the nonprofit sector, regarding the perception that there are "too many" nonprofits and charities in Alberta.
Weathering the Storm
Report of findings from the May 2010 Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations economic climate survey.
Harvard ManageMentor Program
CCVO is pleased to offer Calgary's nonprofits, charities and voluntary organizations access to an outstanding, self-directed management training and development program called Harvard ManageMentor, which is affiliated with the Harvard School of Business, one of the most respected business institutions in the world.
Sharing Services, Sharing Space
Calgary has a growing body of more than 5,000 charities and nonprofits with limited available resources to support their work in the community. The environment these groups work in has become increasingly uncertain in the face of the economic downturn. In this context, interest in innovative, alternative organizational structures and approaches to service delivery, already present in the community, has taken on a greater sense of urgency and interest. Exploration of new organizational approaches is required to ensure the community continues to benefit from the contributions of local charities and nonprofits.
CCVO Submission to MLA Advisory Committee on Charitable Casino Review
CCVO's submission to the MLA Advisory Committee on the Charitable Gaming Model Review was submitted on November 20, 2009.
Calgary HR Initiative Workforce Needs Survey Report
Workforce issues have changed substantially over the past year for the nonprofit sector in Calgary. The economic downturn has affected all aspects of organizational life including funding, service delivery and workforce. In order to understand the changes the sector’s workforce is undergoing, in summer 2009 CCVO launched the Calgary HR Initiative Workforce Needs Survey.
Calgary Business Tax Exemption Bylaw
The City of Calgary exempts certain types of organizations from paying business tax in recognition that in some cases, the use of a property itself returns enough community benefit that the organization should be relieved of tax obligations. This reduces the tax burden on eligible nonprofit organizations so they can provide services, support and/or programs to Calgarians.
Impact of the Current Economic Climate on Alberta's Nonprofits and Charities
CCVO in conjunction with other Alberta nonprofit leaders is pleased to release the results of the province-wide online survey the Impact of the Current Economic Climate on Alberta's Nonprofits and Charities. This province-wide snapshot indicates early signs of reductions in earned income, corporate donations and sponsorship, and donations of stock.
Budget 2009: Measures to Assist Albertans and their Communities
This Pre-Budget submission by CCVO, ECVO, Volunteer Alberta and The Muttart Foundation called for the Provincial government to…
No Small Thing: Calgary's small nonprofits, charities and grassroots groups
In 2005 CCVO conducted an exploratory study of Calgary's voluntary sector Strength Under Stress: A Portrait of Calgary's Voluntary Sector began to build our understanding of the experience of local voluntary organizations, complementing other national studies.
Towards a Better Understanding of Our Complex Environment: An Environmental Scan for the Calgary Voluntary Sector
This recent environmental scan was prepared to inform CCVO's strategic planning work. We recognize a value that extends beyond its original intent, following a growing number of requests to share its contents with the sector.
Reaching the Limit: Workplace Issues in the Human Services Sector
This In Brief examines the evolution of the HR Issue from a concerning to a critical situation impacting Alberta's Voluntary Sector.
The Myths and Realities of the Workforce Crunch in Non-Profits
Produced by the Calgary HR Initiative, this publication looks at six of the most enduring myths about working in the voluntary sector.
Sector Snapshot: The Voluntary Sector in Calgary
This In Brief provides accurate information on the size and scope of the voluntary sector in Calgary. It also gives an informational overview of the different types of organizations that make up the voluntary sector.
Lobbying and Government Communications: New Legislation for the Voluntary Sector
This issue of In Brief looks at Bill 1: The Lobbyist Act and the Federal Accountability Act and what their affect on the Canadian and Albertan voluntary sectors will be if they are passed into law in their current form (as of the end of July 2007).