The Great Resignation's impact on retention and recruitment continues to be an ongoing human resources phenomenon. One that has amplified the need for organizations to understand and adapt to the changing needs of employees and the current social landscape.

At this Nonprofit Connection, hear how leaders in the nonprofit sector have been responding to The Great Resignation, building engagement and inclusive, diverse, and equitable cultures from a systems lens. Panellists will discuss impacts faced at their organizations, innovative approaches and learnings, and shifts in how they are thinking about the future of work and sustainability of their organization.

This Nonprofit Connections will begin with a walk-through of CCVO's detailed provincial budget analysis, which will be released prior to the event. Moderated by CCVO President & CEO Karen Ball, panellists will speak about what Budget 2022 means for the nonprofit sector, followed by audience Q&A.

At the next Nonprofits at 2:00, hear from a panel of some of Calgary's and Canada's leading nonprofit advocates as they discuss their advocacy journeys – what worked, what didn't work, and how they shaped their strategies in response. Get tips on starting grassroots advocacy campaigns, advocating during an election cycle, and how your nonprofit can advocate for the issues that matter most.

At this Nonprofits at 2:00, join Mayor Nenshi in moderated conversation with Naomi Grattan, President & CEO of Fort Calgary. This session is an opportunity for nonprofits to connect with and submit questions to Mayor Nenshi about the City’s relationship with Calgary’s nonprofit sector, and the sector’s role in community recovery.

At this Nonprofits at 2:00 gathering, James Stauch will discuss a framework for nonprofit mergers produced by MRU's Institute for Community Prosperity, based on a chronicle of the recent Trellis merger. The panel discussion, with local nonprofit leaders who have recently gone through amalgamation, will explore such topics as what kinds of conditions need to be present for mergers to succeed, the roles of boards, funders, and consultants, and the prospects for a widespread wave of nonprofit mergers in the post-COVID era.

In this Nonprofits at 2:00, Teresa Woo-Paw moderated a panel discussion focused on systemic racism and diversity in Alberta’s nonprofit sector, and how organizations and the community can work together to create an inclusive and safe space, supportive of all backgrounds. This gathering convened a panel of leaders who are passionate about influencing systemic change through equity and inclusion.

Last year, many nonprofits and charities saw a staggering decline in their overall donations and funding. As we move into 2021, innovative solutions are needed to ensure that the nonprofit sector remains a vital support for the prosperity of our communities through the pandemic and beyond. Social enterprise and social finance investments are often pointed to as one solution for how we move forward, but what does this really mean?

At this Nonprofits at 2:00, Neetu Sidhu of ATB Financial will moderate a panel of expert speakers who will discuss how social finance and social enterprises can support organizations in recovering lost revenue and establish more secure sources of revenue moving forward.

Albertans can expect the release of Budget 2021 in February, which will set out the government’s financial plan as well as it's overall taxation and spending priorities. Moderated by CCVO President & CEO Karen Ball, this Nonprofits at 2:00 brings together an expert panel of speakers for a candid discussion about what the nonprofit sector might expect in next year’s budgets at different orders of government, how nonprofits can be influential during this time, and what the next few months will mean for the sector.

Corporate investment is shifting in new ways in response to not only the pandemic, but also economic and societal changes across Alberta and Canada. What do these changes mean for corporate investors and their investment response? What does future adaptation for corporate investments look like?

In this session, moderator Lori Hewson led a discussion around the impacts of multiple external factors on investment into the nonprofit sector, as well as ways in which nonprofits can realign their funding priorities to reflect the shifts in corporate investment.

The nonprofit sector is at the forefront as it works closely with those affected by the pandemic and protects the stability and health of our communities. Consequences of a weakened nonprofit sector are serious and far-reaching, both economically and socially, and no single economic recovery plan will be enough – future prosperity will be built through strategies that involve government, the nonprofit sector, and the private sector.

In this session, moderator Todd Hirsch joined panelists in conversation as they addressed the effects of the pandemic on the nonprofit sector in Canada, as well as related impacts on the private sector.

What does a vibrant, post-COVID-19 prosperous community look like, and what role does the nonprofit sector play in achieving that vision? This conversation examined #ABCommunityAdvantage and ways in which we can focus to build both economic and community prosperity going forward from recovery to opportunity.

In this session, Shirley Purves, CEO of Aspen Family and Community Network Society, and Jeff Dyer, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary, joined us in conversation about their recent merger experience. Attendees learned the new organization created by this merger, and the process of becoming one, unified organization. Shirley and Jeff joined CCVO CEO David Mitchell in discussing the merger journey from how it began and evolved, to challenges and surprises along the way. We also learned how innovation and generational change sparked this journey, and what advice Shirley and Jeff have for nonprofits who are considering similar paths.