Provincial Budget: Stability For the Nonprofit Sector In a Time of Uncertainty
Today’s provincial budget reflects priorities outlined in the NDP election platform and demonstrates the government’s commitment to preserving public programs and services.
CCVO Pre-Budget Submission
CCVO works to strengthen the nonprofit and voluntary sector and provides leadership on the critical issues that impact organizations in this sector. We have a diverse membership of over 350 organizations, many of which work in partnership with various levels of government.
Federal Budget 2014
“The Government of Canada recognizes that the charitable sector plays an essential and irreplaceable role in our society by providing valuable services to Canadians, including to those most in need.” - Budget 2014
2014 Research and Policy Agenda
This agenda outlines key policy and research priorities along with ongoing and emerging issues that will guide CCVO’s policy and research work for the coming year. It should be viewed as a living document, as the critical issues impacting the sector are anything but static.
Alberta Culture Media Release: New funding for flood-affected arts and nonprofit groups
Arts and nonprofit organizations impacted by the June 2013 floods are eligible for additional funding to assist in their rebuilding efforts. The funding will not only assist with reconstruction and renovation projects, but will also help address the increased demand and pressure put on critical programming as a result of the floods.
Calgary Nonprofit Innovation Awards winners announced!
Charities and nonprofits are often the vanguard when it comes to finding creative solutions to social problems. Now in its third year, the Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (CCVO) Calgary Nonprofit Innovation Awards celebrate this creative spirit and showcase local innovation in action.
Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation
On December 4, Federal Minister of Industry James Moore announced that Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) will come into force on July 1, 2014. The legislation is intended to deter spam and other damaging and deceptive electronic threats.
Shuffling the Deck
In the wake of a cabinet shuffle, there tend to be more questions than answers, and the one Premier Redford announced Friday is no different - particularly as it relates to Alberta’s social services sector, where employment and skills training has been removed from the Human Services Portfolio.
Alberta Budget 2014 Submission
CCVO’s submission on Alberta Budget 2014 makes recommendations related to the ongoing sustainability of the nonprofit sector and its workforce, as well as the need for transformational change efforts to be supported with timely consultation and predictable funding.
More than Overhead: Making an Informed Decision on Charitable Giving
Canadians are a generous bunch. Approximately 24 million Canadians collectively donate billions of dollars to charities close to their hearts (in 2010, the amount donated added up to $10.6 billion).
The Impact of the Floods on the Nonprofit Sector in Calgary and Area - October 2013 Update
The third in a series of Flood Reports by CCVO, this update examines the community needs and organizational issues that have arisen, and outlines the existing funding available for nonprofit groups.
Make your voice heard October 21!
With less than a week until the municipal election, it has become all too apparent that something is missing from the debate. Where is the exchange about what we want Calgary to become? Tax rates are important, but at some point, shouldn't we see taxes for what they are - a means to an end? And when we’re talking about the “end”, shouldn't we be thinking well beyond the next electoral cycle?
Alberta Nonprofit Survey - Social Services Edition
On request from Alberta Human Services, CCVO has created a companion piece to our annual Alberta Nonprofit Survey that focuses on the Social Service subsector respondents.