CCVO Email Bulletin from August 15, 2006

In this email bulletin from the Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations you will find resources and news items for and about the voluntary sector.

News

Federal Government Seeking Online Feedback about Grants & Contributions

The Federal Government’s Independent Blue Ribbon Panel on Grants and Contributions has begun online consultations with Canadians that will end on September 15. Learn more on CCVO’s website, or visit the Blue Ribbon Panel’s website to share your feedback about your experiences with the government’s grants and contributions process.

Alberta Government Seeking Online Feedback from Child Care Operators

Does your organization offer childcare services? The Alberta government is asking employers, including child care operators, for their perspective on where more child care spaces are needed in Alberta and how they could be created. Visit www.child.gov.ab.ca/survey before August 23 to fill out a short online survey.

Wild Rose Seeking Nominees for Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards

The Wild Rose Foundation is seeking nominations for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards (formerly the Stars of the Millennium Awards). The awards honor extraordinary Albertans whose volunteer contributions and achievements have contributed to the well being of their community and fellow community members. Visit Alberta Community Development’s website for nomination process details.  Nominations deadline- September 19.

Opportunity for Members – Volunteer on CCVO’s Communications Committee

CCVO is recruiting members for our Communications Committee. We are looking for CCVO members who can share their expertise and skills in the following areas: member communications, strategic communications, media relations, marketing, and other related areas. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity further, visit CCVO’s website or contact Kim Mustard at 261-6655 ext 222 or kmustard@calgarycvo.org

New Resources

What Business Execs Don’t Know -- but Should -- About Nonprofits

Standford Social Innovation Review Article-  Business leaders play vital roles in the nonprofit sector -- as board members, donors, partners, and even executives. Yet all too often they underestimate the unique challenges of managing nonprofit organizations. In this article, 11 executives who have played leadership roles in both for-profits and nonprofits reveal the critical differences between the two, and suggest ways that business and nonprofit leaders can use this information to create a more effective social sector.

New Report: Joint Evaluation of the International Response to the Tsumani

Released in July, the Joint Evaluation of the International Response to the Indian Ocean

Tsunami: Synthesis Report provides valuable information and insight for funders, government and aid agencies working internationally and in disaster and crisis situations. Released by the Tsunami Evaluation Coalition (TEC), the report examines the successes and failures as well as the constraints within which the response occurred between the first eight and 11 months of the response. Visit TEC online to download the full report.

Current Online Job Postings

To download the full description for all jobs, visit CCVO’s online job centre at www.calgarycvo.org

Accessible Housing Society:  Executive Director

Fort Calgary;   Education Assistant

Scouts Canada-Greater Calgary Area:   Council Field Executive

Scouts Canada- Greater Calgary Area:  Registrar

Vibrant Communities Calgary:  Living Wage Coordinator

Are you a CCVO Member yet?

CCVO is a membership based organization that works to strengthen the voluntary sector in Calgary and take a leadership role on policy matters affecting the sector as a whole. To learn more about CCVO membership, contact Janet Lavoie at 261-6655 or jlavoie@calgarycvo.org, or visit us online.