Email Bulletin from March 6, 2007
CCVO 2007 Membership Survey
CCVO is working with Barrington Research Group to survey members and non-members to hear your views on our work and your ideas about future directions. The user-friendly, web-based survey was sent to a select number of members and nonmembers on Friday, March 2 by email. If you did not receive this email invitation and would like to complete the survey, please contact Janet Lavoie at 261-6655 or jlavoie@calgarycvo.org
Seeking Sector Feedback- MOUs with Calgary Police Service
Feedback from CCVO members indicates that the Calgary Police Service is reviewing and cancelling a number of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for Police Information Checks (for volunteers). Has your organization’s MOU been cancelled or changed recently? Please let CCVO know as we are assessing how many organizations are affected by changes to the Calgary Police Services agreements. Email Kim Mustard at kmustard@calgarycvo.org with any comments on this issue.
News
CCVO Provides Feedback for 2007 Federal Budget
On February 28, CCVO submitted feedback to the Federal Government as part of the 2007 Pre-Budget Consultations. The submission includes recommendations about changes to capital gains tax, implementation of the recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Panel on Grants and Contributions, support for Imagine Canada’s sector investment proposal, and ongoing support for the National Survey of Nonprofit and Voluntary Organization (NSNVO). Visit CCVO online to read the full submission.
Charity Village Cover Story: The proliferation of nonprofits: Is competition an opportunity or a threat?
A Charity Village cover story from February 26 featuring Katherine van Kooy, President and CEO of CCVO, discusses the challenges and opportunities of a growing nonprofit sector. Topics covered include funding, collaboration, and HR. Visit Charity Village online to read the full article.
Senate Report on Anti-Terrorism Addresses Charities
A new Senate Report, Fundamental Justice in Extraordinary Times reports that there have been no denials or revocations of charitable status under the Charities Registration (Security Information) Act, which is Part VI of the Anti-terrorism Act. No amendments to the Act are recommended. However, the Report recommends that, in the event that a charity’s status is denied or revoked under these Anti-terrorism laws, a special advocate should be able to participate in the proceedings to help ensure that procedural farness is observed. The Report is posted at http://www.parl.gc.ca/39/1/parlbus/commbus/senate/com-e/anti-e/rep-e/rep02feb07-e.htm
HR Council Seeking Feedback about Website
The Human Resources Council for the Voluntary /Nonprofit Sector is seeking opinions and advice from current and future users of the HR Council website (www.hrcouncil.ca) to ensure that the HR related tools, information and resources on the site are responsive to the needs of the individuals and organizations in the sector. A focus group is planned in Calgary on the afternoon of Monday, March 26. If you are able to participate, please contact Monique Stone mstone@paceconsulting.ca. If you are unable to attend the focus group and want to share your comments, contact the HR Council and they will issue you a web survey to collect your feedback.
New Resources
How to Undertake Public Involvement
The Canadian Policy Research Network (CPRN) has released A Learning Guide to Public Involvement in Canada, a new tool for anyone starting from scratch to develop a public involvement project. The guide is a self-managed reference tool with web links to most of the sources cited. The guide includes an overview of the theory of public involvement, practical examples, a glossary, some insight into the latest trends and instruction on how to apply public involvement methods to a specific purpose. See CPRN’s website for details.
CRA Releases New Guide to Completing Charity Information Return (T3010A)
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has released an updated and revised guide to help charities fill out their Charity Information Return (form T3010A). Visit CRA online to download the full guide (guide #T4033A)
New Statistics About Seniors
A new Statistics Canada report, A Portrait of Seniors in Canada, suggests that over the coming years, what it means to be a "senior" could undergo an important re-assessment, especially as the baby boom generation turns 65. The report includes information about social and civic engagement including organizational involvement, volunteering and giving and political engagement. Visit Statistics Canada online for the full report.
New Data About Poverty in Canada
The Canada Council on Social Development (CCSD) has released Community Profiles- the first product from the Urban Poverty Project. It provides 2001 Census data on 13 critical social indicators in a concise fact sheet format for 111 places in Canada, including Calgary, Alberta, and other regions and provinces. Visit CCSD online to download the report or use the searchable database.
Imagine Canada Survey on Ethical Fundraising Code
Imagine Canada needs your feedback to update their Ethical Fundraising and Financial Accountability Code (‘Code’) and associated Code program. Your input will help them ensure appropriate changes are made to the Code and program. For the English survey visit: www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=679973270652 and for the French: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=332393304618
Educational Opportunities
MRC Degree in Nonprofit Management
Mount Royal College’s Bachelor of Applied Nonprofit Studies program will help you gain the skills you need to succeed in a rewarding career in the nonprofit sector, including: marketing, accounting, statistics, human resources, public policy, service delivery, management, economics, volunteerism, social change and community development. MRC is now accepting applications for both full- and part-time studies. For details visit http://business.mtroyal.ca/nonprofit
Free Printer
Does your charity or nonprofit organization need a printer? Cheque Print Solutions is donating a HP 5Si printer. Visit CCVO online for details including contact information.
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