To help organizations access information that may help them be more effective, CCVO has launched a series of In Brief notes. The publications provide a snapshot of timely and relevant information about key issues affecting the sector.

June 2008 In Brief - 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.

June 2008 In Brief - 2008/2009 Provincial Budget: The Impact on Alberta’s Nonprofit Sector

On April 22, 2008, the Government of Alberta released its 2008/09 budget. As part of our work to provide leadership on public policy matters, CCVO asked organizations from across the sector to identify what they were hoping to see in the budget and to describe how they expected it to affect them and the people they serve. This In Brief is a synopsis of the information we received.

January 2008 In Brief - 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.

May 2007 In Brief - 2007 Provincial Budget: The Impact on Alberta's Nonprofit Sector
On April 19, 2007, the Government of Alberta released its 2007 budget. As part of our work to provide leadership on public policy matters, CCVO asked organizations from across the sector to identify what they were hoping to see in the budget and to describe how they expected it to affect them and the people they serve. The In Brief is a synopsis of the information we received.

September 2006 In Brief - The Voluntary Sector in Canada: National Statistics to 2006
In partnership with nonprofit organizations, Statistic Canada has conducted a number of studies on key characteristics of the voluntary sector. This In Brief describes three resources that provide great contextual information to help your efforts to inform supporters, staff and volunteers.

Do you have ideas about other topics that might be a good fit for our In Brief series? Let us know!