Succession Planning

CenterPoint offers 12 leaders the opportunity to develop their non-profit leadership knowledge and skills over a six-month period through this course.

A comprehensive online library of management resources for nonprofits.

Charity Village is a web-based organization that includes training programs, tools and reference information designed for those employed by the Canadian Voluntary Sector. Resources also include a national job posting centre and a weekly newsletter of Canadian charitable developments, the Village Vibe.

Featuring over 3,600 resources, this library has a broad selection of lending and reference resources related to the nonprofit sector and nonprofit management including human resources.

A national nonprofit organization committed to the development and enhancement of a skilled workforce through a comprehensive set of HR policies, tools and planning resources.

The final report in the series, Recommendations presents suggestions grounded in the current trends and developments in the sector.

Employer Labour Market News - Calgary Area, July 2008


This article discusses the HR crunch experienced by the voluntary sector, and its efforts to allievate the situation.

2007 Stanford Social Innovation Review article summarizing the findings of the book Forces for Good by Heather McLeod Grant and Leslie Crutchfield.

This January 2007 report is the first stage of a multi-year HR initiative, and it serves as a starting point for discussion about the future of Alberta’s voluntary sector workforce. It provides background information for considering the implications of a general shortage of skilled labour and the increasingly competitive market conditions in Calgary and across the province.


CCVO undertook this paper on behalf of a working group convened by United Way of Calgary and Area (funding provided by the  United Way).

This report examines leadership changes and strategies for managing the impending 'leadership crisis' expected when babyboomers retire.