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Email Bulletin Archives
Email Bulletin - February 28, 2008
In this email bulletin from the Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations you will find resources and news items for and about the voluntary sector.
CCVO News
Political parties respond to sector questions
At the beginning of the provincial election, CCVO distributed a three-question survey to the six political party leaders in Alberta concerning the non-profit sector. Read the responses from the Progressive Conservatives, Liberals and NDP.
Government News
Provincial Election 2008 – GET OUT AND VOTE ON MARCH 3!
With the elections happening next week, political analysts are predicting that the most important voters this year will be those who are currently ‘undecided’ or that usually stay at home. This election is the one in which every vote will count, and we encourage you to make your voice heard on March 3. Below are some excellent resources to look at before making your way to the polls:
Elections Alberta – find out about your voting station, candidates, and what to take to the polls
Volunteer Alberta – is encouraging all volunteers to participate in the democratic process
Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations – has an elections page full of useful links and information.
CCVO Events
Plan It Calgary – Get involved in city planning
The way we plan and build our city has a significant impact on issues that concern charities and non-profits. CCVO has partnered with a number of Calgary organizations to ensure that the social development and non-profit sectors are involved in this process. Please join us on March 10 for a consultation session with the City of Calgary’s Plan IT Calgary team.
Professional Development
Be part of Leadership Calgary’s class of 2009
If you are interested in new ways of seeing the world and want to change it for the better, join Volunteer Calgary for an information breakfast on the Leadership Calgary Program March 13.
Human Resources
Career Role Models Needed!
Youth In Motion will be holding a non-profit sector Career Learning Day for Calgary students on May 7th. They are currently looking for ‘career role models’ to present to the students on careers in the non-profit sector. Please contact Lynn Berry at 837-3600.
Funding and Fundraising
University of Calgary grant available
The Committee of 10,000 (a fund overseen by the U of C’s Student Union), offers grants of up to $5,000 to registered non-profits and charities in Calgary. To request a grant application, email the Committee of 10,000 at 10000@su.ucalgary.ca. Application deadline is March 20, 2008.
Multicultural fundraising webconference
The Association of Fundraising Professionals will be holding the webconference ‘Fundraising in a Diverse World’ with David W. Brown on March 11. Participants will gain a better understanding of the multicultural market and its fundraising potential and also gain knowledge of practical, effective marketing techniques to reach this audience.
Sponsorship series workshops
Calgary Sports Council will be hosting the series “Sponsorship: A Fundraising Tool” during March and April. Although there will be a sport-group focus, all non-profits are welcome to attend.
Research
Calgary’s boom a bust for some
New Statistics Canada wage data shows that some Calgarians are not equitably benefiting from the current economic boom. Vibrant Communities Calgary's Living Wage Action Team's research looks at who in Calgary is loosing out.
CPRN launches new public policy research program
Connecting with Canadians brings together community, business, government and youth leaders from across Canada attended to identify priority issues that Canada must address in order to respond to the key challenges facing the country. Its first report describes what Canadians have said they expect from government, business and community organizations and what they believe, as citizens, we should give back to society.
Guide for good governance and ethical practice released
The Panel on the Non-Profit Sector has released a guide that outlines 33 practices designed to support board members and staff leaders of charitable organizations. The guide represents the first time that charities and foundations reflecting a broad cross-section of American nonprofits have come together to develop principles of ethical conduct, accountability, and transparency.
Survey reveals public uncertainty about nonprofit spending
A new survey by Ellison Research reveals that 62% of Americans believe that nonprofit organizations spend more than what is reasonable on overhead and expenses such as administration and fundraising.
Welcome new CCVO members:
The Kidney Foundation of Canada
Adult Recreational Choir Society of Calgary
Prostaid Calgary Society
Alberta Magazine Publishers Association
Kids up Front Foundation (Calgary)
United Nations Association in Canada – Calgary Branch
Robyn Crawford
Online Job Centre
To see job descriptions or to post a job online, visit our popular online job centre
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