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Email Bulletin Archives
Email Bulletin - May 21, 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 Events
CCVO AGM
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
4:00 – 6:00pm
CCVO is pleased to announce that the Hon. Lindsay Blackett, Minster of Culture and Community Spirit, will be presenting at our AGM on June 25. AGM Invitations will soon be sent to our members.
Educational Roundtable Discussion
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
CCVO invites representatives of educational institutions and organizations providing training and education for the nonprofit human service sector workforce to a roundtable discussion session of cross-sector issues, trends and strategies. The discussion will explore possibilities in program development and research.
Government News
CRA Releases Policy Statement on Volunteerism
The Promotion of Volunteerism outlines when promoting volunteerism can be considered a charitable activity. An organization may be registered as a charity if its purpose is to promote volunteerism in the community-at-large through broad-based activities.
CRA Seeking Feedback on Proposed Guidelines for Sports Organizations
CRA is seeking comments about proposed Guidelines for Sport and Charitable Registration under the Income Tax Act that will help clarify how organizations carrying out activities that include sport can potentially qualify for charitable registration. Visit CRA online to submit your comments by the June 30 deadline.
AFP and Imagine Canada Submit Joint Petition Regarding CRTC Telemarketing Rules
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and Imagine Canada have filed a petition to the Governor in Council to seek relief for all registered charities from fees proposed by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).
Resources
CGA Ontario creates new guide to governance
The Certified General Accountants of Ontario (CGA) have released Grassroots Governance: Governance and the Non-Profit Sector that provides a great starting point for volunteers and board members who want information on good governance for their grassroots organization.
Mentoring Information available
The Center for Coaching & Mentoring is a site dedicated to providing resources and information on leadership, coaching, and mentoring. Free resources include quizzes, articles, survey results, interactive courses, presentations, and book reviews.
Collaborative Guide for Social Change
This guide identifies how collaborating with business can enhance social change outcomes and provides tips on meeting the challenge that such collaboration creates.
Annual review of US philanthropy released
The Foundation Centre has created a yearly journal of philanthropy, with the first issue highlighting key topics and trends from 2007. The journal also identifies key contacts, names award winners, investigates the state of foundation giving, and offers a media review including books, magazines and blogs
Reports
Charity Village releases white paper on social finance
CharityVillage recently published a report entitled, Strengthening Organizational Capacity: Social Finance Survey Report. The report explores the concept of social finance, or finance with a social or environmental mission, and how it may be an excellent opportunity for nonprofits to identify new ways of accessing capital.
Professional Development
Sponsorship: Undesignated Funds at your Fingertips
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
11:45 – 1:30pm
How can sponsorship generate a substantial revenue opportunity for most organizations in addition to existing revenue sources? This session will provide an update on the industry, tangible examples of sponsorship success within nonprofits and provides insight into how to manage sponsorship and legal ramifications. Please contact Susan at 297-1033.
Funding, Fundraising and Awards
Alberta bursary to celebrate legacy of environmental advocate
The Dr. Martha Kostuch certificate program and bursary will use a multi-stakeholder, consensus-building process to improve Alberta’s environment. The program will be offered by the Alberta Arbitration and Mediation Society, who will also administer the bursary. Representatives from non-government organizations will be eligible to apply for the bursary.
New benchmarks of online fundraising released
An American study measuring Internet fundraising and activism of nonprofits highlights the continued importance of the Internet for mission-focused groups. The 2008 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study reports that the total amount raised online increased by 19% between 2006 and 2007.
CCVO Membership
Welcome new CCVO Members:
Airdrie Boys and Girls Club
Alberta Hospice Palliative Care Association
Alberta Law Foundation
Bowmont All Season Service for Seniors (BASS) Society
Bowwest Community Support Services Society
Parent Support Association of Calgary
Project Ploughshares Calgary
The ProArts Society
Wanting to renew for the 2008 – 2009 membership year?
There’s still plenty of time – visit the online renewal page on the CCVO website.
Interested in becoming a member?
Contact Janet or Joanna at 261-6655 to find out more about CCVO membership benefits and rates.
Online Job Centre
Looking to hire a Summer Student?
CCVO’s online job centre can advertise your summer student positions. The job centre receives over 3,400 visitors a month. Contact jobs@calgarycvo.org for more information.
To view jobs or for information on posting a job, visit CCVO’s online job centre at www.calgarycvo.org.
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