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Email Bulletin from February 20, 2007
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
March 1- CCVO Birthday Celebration- Members Only
All CCVO members are invited to join at a birthday open house to mark our three year anniversary and recognize our members. Drop by to meet other CCVO members, learn about CCVO’s current work, meet CCVO staff and Board and enjoy delicious cupcakes. For details, visit CCVO’s website
March 14 CCVO Event- The Provincial Government Inside Out with Paul McLoughlin & Hal Danchilla EVENT FULL
This event features well known political analyst Paul McLoughlin and government relations specialist Hal Danchilla for a timely and lively overview of the new provincial landscape in Alberta politics. While this event is full, we are interested in knowing if there is enough interest to host a second session at a later date. Please email admin@calgarycvo.org or call 261-6655 if you would be interested in attending a future session.
March 22 Nonprofit Career Fair- Sign Up to Reach out to Potential Employees
Are you looking for a way to reach out to potential employees? Mount Royal College’s Institute for Nonprofit Studies and The Calgary Foundation are hosting a nonprofit career expo on March 22, 2007. If you are interested in have a FREE booth at the expo, contact Stefica Turuk, Project Coordinator at 403-440-5064 sturu743@mymrc.ca. Visit MRC’s online events calendar for details.
News
Federal Blue Ribbon Panel Makes Recommendations about Grants and Contributions
Do you receive federal grants or contributions? You may be interested in looking at a new report released by a Federal Government’s Independent Blue Ribbon Panel on Grants and Contributions. The report, From Red Tape to Clear Results, sets out a number of recommendations for government about fundamental change in the administrations of G&Cs simplifying the administration of G&Cs while improving accountability; and the need for political and public service leadership on these changes. Visit CCVO’s website for highlights, a link to the full report, and the federal government’s preliminary response to the report.
Federal Government Launches Online Pre-Budget Consultations Closing Feb. 28
The Federal Government is seeking online feedback for the 2007 Federal Budget. It is anticipated that the budget will be released in late March. Visit the Department of Finance online to learn more or submit feedback
Provincial STEP Funding Available for Sector Deadline Feb. 28
Alberta’s nonprofits and charities can apply for provincial Summer Temporary Employment Program (STEP) funding to help offset the cost of hiring support for 6 weeks between April 30 and August 31. For details and an application, visit the Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry website.
New Resources
New Imagine Canada Study about Community Investment
Imagine Canada has released Business Contributions to Canadian Communities: Findings from a qualitative study of current practices- a new report that looks at how businesses are supporting charities and nonprofits, why and how do they do it, and what are their challenges. The study reveals a diverse set of practices and motivations for community investment and shows that, for many businesses, community investment has its challenges. This report is the first phase of a long-term research initiative. Visit Imagine Canada online to download the full report.
Volunteer Calgary Releases New Media Guide
Volunteer Calgary has released a revised media guide that is a comprehensive directory of media contacts and community associations throughout Calgary. The revised guide contains more media contacts than ever before and an expanded section offering tips and tools to communicate with media more effectively. For pricing and order forms, visit Volunteer Calgary’s website.
MRC Continuing Education- Fundraising Management Courses and Certificate
Mount Royal College’s Fundraising Management Continuing education courses can help develop the skills required to design, develop, implement and evaluate diverse fundraising strategies effectively. Visit MRC Continuing Education online for information about Spring Courses
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