CCVO Email Bulletin from September 12, 2006

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

Upcoming Events

September 19- CCVO Lunch’n Learn: Spotlight on HR Issues in the Voluntary Sector SIGN UP TODAY!

Join CCVO for a Lunch’n Learn featuring Bonnie Schiell, Research Manager with the national HR Council for the Nonprofit/Voluntary Sector. This event will introduce the work of the Council to address HR issues in the sector, and will discuss current HR trends including challenges recruiting and retaining staff. Visit CCVO online for more information about the event and how to RSVP or see the attached invitation

September 27- “Dialogues on Democracy: “MLAs and Constituents:   How can we work better together?” (5:30 p.m.- 8 p.m.)

This free Sheldon Chumir Foundation event will give MLAs and Calgary voters a chance to get to know one another better.  This meeting is not about policy.  It is a non-partisan event focused on building better relationships between the people who are elected to the Provincial Legislature and the Calgarians they serve. For event details, including how to RSVP, visit the Sheldon Chumir Foundation online.

October 3- Good for Business Workshop & Lunch for Charities & Small Business Supporters

Morning Workshop & Celebration Luncheon

Are you looking for new ways to work more strategically with small and medium sized businesses? Join the Good for Business coalition for an interactive workshop and a celebration luncheon featuring David Grayson, a renowned corporate social opportunity expert from the U.K. 

Visit www.makeitgood.org for details and to register.

October 19- MRC Event: Profound Possibilities: Organizational Transformation Through Nonprofit Alliances with Jane Arsenault

Mount Royal College's Institute for Nonprofit Studies 4th Burnett Duckworth & Palmer Seminar on nonprofit issues. Recent surveys of the nonprofit sector suggest that the current organizational model for nonprofits may not be sustainable due to resource limitations and lack of capacity to plan for the future.  Jane Arsenault, author of 'Forging Nonprofit Alliances' will engage nonprofit leaders in a discussion that examines different alliance strategies to foster change from the stand-alone agency model that has dominated charitable activity for the past 400 years. Cost: $35 including, Time: 8:30 – noon Location: Hyatt. To register, contact Tracy Pfeifer at TPfeifer@mtroyal.ca or 440-7739.

News

New Rural Development Funding Set to Launch in October

The new Rural Alberta Development Fund has brought on ten new Board members who will guide the program’s distribution of $100 million to rural communities. The official program launch is scheduled for October and then the Board will call for short written proposals from rural communities and organizations. Visit the Rural Development Fund online for background and news about this fund.

Of Interest to Groups working on Fish Management Issues:

Alberta Government Seeking Input on Fish Conservation Strategy

Alberta Sustainable Resources Development is seeking feedback about the province’s proposed Fish Conservation Strategy for Alberta 2006-2010. The online survey is accessible until October 1, 2006. Visit Sustainable Resource Development online for information and to fill out the survey.

September 19- CCVO to Launch New Series of Publications

CCVO is launching a series of short In Brief notes that provide a quick snapshot of timely and relevant information about key issues affecting the sector. The In Brief notes include an analysis of how the issue is expected to affect the sector, how organizations may respond, and where organizations can go for more information. The first In Brief note will be launched at our Lunch’n Learn event on September 19.

Alberta Board Development Program Seeking Volunteers

Alberta’s Board Development Program is seeking volunteers to train as workshop instructors.  Successful applicants receive specialized training in board governance and are expected to conduct 10 workshops with boards of not-for-profit organizations over a period of 2 years.  Travel expenses are covered. For more information or to apply, visit www.cd.gov.ab.ca/bdp, call (toll free) 310-000, then (780) 422-7854 or email BDP@gov.ab.ca. Application deadline: September 29, 2006

New CRA Process for Re-Registration as a Canadian Charity

The Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency has implemented a new process with regard to organizations applying for re-registration as a Canadian charity. Depending on an organization’s taxation year and the date of its Notice of Intent to Revoke, the organization may be subject to meet certain subsections of the Income Tax Act.  For more information, visit CRA online.

New Resources

Safe Cities-Safe Streets Conference Report Released

The Canada West Foundation has released a summary report from their inaugural Safe Streets - Safe Cities Conference that examined the chronic social problems affecting urban society and proposed workable, compassionate solutions to make cities safe. Visit the Canada West Foundation online to download the report.

New Report about Sense of Well Being Among People with Disabilities

Statistics Canada has released a new study that explores the determinants of subjective well-being among people with disabilities. The study found that well-being, measured as self-reported levels of happiness, is independent of the type of physical disability. Visit Statistics Canada online to see the full report.

Community Health Survey Data Now Available

The 2005 Canadian Community Health Survey: Public Use Microdata File, is now available. The survey includes information on topics including physical activity, height and weight, smoking, exposure to second hand smoke, alcohol consumption, general health, chronic health conditions, injuries, and use of health care services. The data is available free of charge to non-profit organizations in the health sector for research and non-commercial purposes. Visit Statistics Canada online for more information.

Training Opportunities

MBA in Community Economic Development

Lakeland College is hosting three information sessions about a Calgary cohort for their MBA (CED) program. Choose from sessions on September 20 at Noon, 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Location: Clearwater Room, Delta Bow Valley Hotel (209 - 4 Ave. SE Calgary) Call or email Joanne Boothby to reserve a space: phone (780) 628-2530 or email joanne.boothby@lakelandc.ab.ca

Mount Royal Offering Nonprofit Courses Online

Are you working in the Nonprofit sector?  Are you passionate about making a difference in the world?  As part of the The Nonprofit Management Extension Certificate, Mount Royal College Continuing Education is now offering online. Learn about board governance, building partnerships, and managing volunteers. For more information visit   http://conted.mtroyal.ca/nonprofit/

Current Online Job Postings

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CCVO is a membership based organization that works to strengthen the voluntary sector in Calgary and take a leadership role on policy matters affecting the sector as a whole. To learn more about CCVO membership, contact Janet Lavoie at 261-6655 or jlavoie@calgarycvo.org, or visit us online.

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