In this July 12 email bulletin from the Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations you will find resources and news items for and about the voluntary sector.

Government News

Bill 1: Lobbyist Act

In March 2007, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 1, the Lobbyist Act, in the Legislative Assembly. A newly released assessment of Bill 1 by the Legal Resource Centre shows the Bill’s potential implications for the nonprofit sector (and its employees, Directors and volunteers) are enormous. While there is no formal consultation process in place, The Muttart Foundation is currently working with sector partners (including CCVO) to respond. Watch for more information to come from CCVO or read the assessment (or a summary on our website). To view government information on the Bill or to send in your comments, questions and concerns, click here.

Community Spirit Fund update

Your input is still needed on the Alberta Government’s proposed program to provide matching funds for individual donations. Visit our Fund webpage to learn more and have your say. You can also read a recent Edmonton Journal article saying the Fund may be open to all nonprofits.   

Resources, Reports and Surveys

Vitalize Resources Available
Handouts from the 2007 Vitalize Conference sessions are available for free online  Whether or not you attended, you will find useful resources on a wide range of topics including public policy, new research, planning, communications, generational friction and more.  

New Resources on the Imagine Canada-John Hodgson Library web site include:

• Provincial reports from the Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating

• Business support for employee volunteers: results of a Canadian survey

• Project evaluation guide for nonprofit organizations: fundamental methods and steps

Family violence treatment certificate program

Resolve Alberta requests help in determining if there is sufficient interest in Canada for a family violence treatment certificate program. Two surveys are available online: one for direct services personnel, the other for supervisors and agency representatives.

The Social Policy Record: Housing and Homelessness

The Caledon Institute of Social Policy has a new Social Policy Record that will track major federal and provincial policies and programs (through Vibrant Communities Calgary) in areas like income security, early childhood development, and disability supports. The first edition, Housing and Homelessness, is available online.

Vital Signs Report Card – Graders Wanted!

The next step in The Calgary Foundation’s Vital Signs Report Card project involves assigning grades in twelve key areas of our city (such as housing, arts and environment). The Calgary Foundation is calling on Calgarians to participate in the project this summer by becoming online graders. Sign up today.

Fundraising Effectiveness Survey
The Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Fundraising Effectiveness Survey measures yearly growth in giving by category and indicates areas that can be improved. Organizations can see how their fundraising compares to other organizations. View a summary of the survey or the complete report.

Events and Nominations

2007 Mayor's Breakfast Honouring Sport in Calgary – Sept. 2

Nominations are requested by July 31 for both the Sport Leadership and Excellence Award and the Business and Sport Excellence Award.

2008 Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference

Young leaders from Canada’s community non-profit sector are encouraged to apply before September 30th to attend the 2008 Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference to be held June 6 – 20, 2008.

Nominate an Outstanding Fundraising Professional

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Calgary & Area Chapter will recognize an Outstanding Fundraising Professional during their 2007 Philanthropy Awareness Week. Deadline for nominations is September 12, 2007.

Alberta takes part in Canada’s Parks Day – July 21

Online Job Centre

To see job descriptions or to post a job online, visit our popular online job centre

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