In this May 2 email bulletin from the Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations you will find resources and news items for and about the voluntary sector.

CCVO – Share your Story!

Help Build a Portrait of Calgary’s Small and Emerging Community-Based Groups, Nonprofits and Charities

In Alberta, most community-based groups are very small.  According to Statistics Canada, two thirds of these groups have operating budgets of less than $100,000 while 40% have budgets under $30,000 and have few, if any, paid staff. Very little else is known about the work and needs of these small groups. CCVO is interested in raising awareness about the contributions made and challenges faced by those who support Calgary’s vitality through participation in grassroots and small not-for-profit and community-based groups. It’s time to share your story!  Please contact Robin MacAulay at rmacaulay@calgarycvo.org.

News

Provincial Budget Released April 19

For links to the 2007 Provincial Budget and to read CCVO’s initial response, visit http://www.calgarycvo.org/2007provincialbudget.htm. You will also find details on how you can help inform and empower CCVO by contributing to our more in-depth summary of how the budget is expected to impact the sector. For budget highlights, see Volunteer Alberta’s Sector Connector.

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada

Celebrate the important contributions of Asian Canadians by participating in Calgary’s ImaginASIAN 2007, a month of intercultural and entertaining experiences including films, music, bus tours and a comedy night.

Conferences, Seminars and Awards

Covey Seven Habit Leadership Training Available for Registered Charitable Organizations

As part of their commitment to community, Suncor Energy and the Suncor Energy Foundation are pleased to make available an opportunity for senior leaders in the voluntary sector to join them at Covey Seven Habit Leadership programs. This learning opportunity is facilitated by Covey trained Suncor leaders and is offered several times a year. Suncor is offering three positions at each of their Calgary sessions for employees at the leadership-team level in registered charities and will make a contribution to your organization to cover the session expense. 

Each session is three full days and includes a 360 degree feedback evaluation. If interested please email sef@suncor.com with your name and contact information. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, with extra names placed on a waiting list.

Course dates are:

June 4 - 6, 2007 (registration deadline is May 4)

October 1 - 3, 2007

November 21 - 23, 2007

Western Fundraising Conference

From May 6 to 9, the Association of Fundraising Professionals will host this Calgary conference. 

2007 Emerald Awards

The Alberta Emerald Foundation celebrates and showcases environmental leadership in Alberta. Visit www.emeraldfoundation.ca for details on the June 6 Emerald Awards.

Research and Reports

Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada 2005 (Statistics Canada)

According to new reports from the third wave of the Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada (LSIC), most new immigrants are pleased to be living here and have positive views of Canada's social and political environment. After four years here, their biggest difficulties are language barriers and finding an adequate job.

Immigrants’ perspectives on their first four years in Canada (Statistics Canada)

Click here to access a report examining immigrant settlement in terms of the subjective assessments and perceptions of immigrants themselves.

Children with disabilities and the educational system (Statistics Canada)

This article documents provincial differences in the education of children who have physical, cognitive and behavioural disabilities. It explores attendance at regular school classes and access to special education services. It also examines parent opinions.

Family income and school readiness (Statistics Canada)

A report on a recent study analyzes children’s home activities (including reading and positive interaction) and their readiness to learn at school at age five. It found that children in lower-income households were less likely to have exposure to these important home activities.

Gen Y prefers employers that let them volunteer skills (Deloitte & Touche USA LLP)

A US study of 18-26 year olds shows that 62 percent would prefer to work for companies that give them opportunities to contribute their professional skills to nonprofit organizations.

New from CRA

T1259 - Capital Gains and Disbursement Quota Worksheet
A worksheet to help charities determine disbursement quotas and track capital gains, excesses and shortfalls.

T1189 - Application to Register a Canadian Amateur Athletic Association Under the Income Tax Act

T3011 - Application for Designation as Associated Charities

Charities that gift more than half their income to other charities are designated as foundations. A charity can avoid this re-designated if it is "associated" with the other charity it gifts to.

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