Candidates educated on social issues at private forum
Civic candidates heard the pleas and perspectives from anti-poverty and community groups Thursday at an open house that organizers kept closed to media to offer a “safe space” for everyone involved.
Flood Report #2: Resilience in the face of adversity
The months following the worst flooding in decades across southern Alberta have been filled with endless examples of citizens and organizations stepping up to meet the needs of our communities. From the onset, nonprofit organizations have been at the forefront of, both, immediate responses, and now, ongoing recovery efforts.
Turning Point
Across the province, labour market pressures and an aging workforce have created an environment where nonprofit organizations must prepare themselves for transitions in executive leadership in order to continue their vital role.
A Promising Example of Successful Government & Sector Dialogue: The Workforce Alliance Experience
For many years nonprofit sector leaders have maintained that more meaningful and timely consultation between the government and the sector would improve public policy and help identify potential unforeseen consequences of policy or budget decisions before they have an effect on the sector and the clients they serve.
CCVO's 2013 Annual Report has been released
The 2013 Annual Report is out! This reflection on our last fiscal year includes highlights of our recently published resources, our on-going research projects, the 2nd annual Connections Conference and updates on our communications strategies and the debut of Reach Hire, as well as our year-end financials.
New Flood Recovery Survey now open
On June 26th CCVO and Propellus (formerly Volunteer Calgary) initiated an online survey of Calgary and area nonprofit organizations designed to get an initial sense of how the local nonprofit sector has been affected by the recent flood disaster.
Don’t Believe Everything You Read
Over the past year, a number of prominent federal politicians have called into question the legitimacy of charities participating in advocacy activities. Now, Ezra Levant from Sun Media has chimed in on the topic in an August 13th opinion piece.
CEO Katherine van Kooy appointed to Premier's Council on Culture
Twenty-two dynamic Albertans have been appointed to a renewed Premier’s Council on Culture in an effort to make Alberta’s cultural sector one of the best in the world.
Nonprofit Sector Working Together for Flood Relief
In the weeks following the devastating flooding in Southern Alberta, nonprofit organizations and funding agencies have been working tirelessly to restore services and support in-need communities. CCVO has been working closely with government and nonprofit agencies to get a clear picture of the long-term effects of the flood on the sector.
Alberta Flood Relief Resources
We have compiled a list of flood recovery resources available for nonprofits, businesses and individuals. Priority listing has been given to long-term recovery funding and programs, as well as donated legal, insurance and health and wellness services.
2013 Annual Nonprofit Survey
CCVO’s 2013 Alberta Nonprofit Survey report is out! We now have five years’ worth of data in areas that speak to the health and experience of Alberta’s nonprofits - areas such as revenues, operating costs, demand for programs and services, and future expectations.
Calgary and Area Nonprofit Flood Impact Survey
On June 26th CCVO and Propellus (formerly Volunteer Calgary) initiated an online survey of Calgary and area nonprofit organizations designed to get an initial sense of how the local nonprofit sector has been affected by the recent flood disaster.
Media Release: Impact of flood on nonprofits and charities to be felt in the months to come
In the immediate aftermath of the extensive flooding that began in Calgary on June 20, 2013, Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (CCVO) and Propellus (formerly Volunteer Calgary) began to assess the immediate and long-term impact that the flood has had on local nonprofits and charities.
Come hell or high water, I’m going to meet my MLA
Here’s a list of of events that Calgary area MLAs will be hosting in conjunction with Stampede. We’ll be updating it as more information becomes available. Stampede breakfasts and BBQs are a great way to interact with your MLA, and eat some pancakes and hot dogs too.
The Disaster will be Tweeted: The Growing Role of Social Media in Emergency Response
From the moment the first rolling evacuations began in Calgary on Thursday June 20, Twitter was THE place to get up to date information on the encroaching waters. Once the severity of the disaster became evident, it became a way to gather as a community and figure out just what exactly needed to be done to help.