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CCVO's Latest Survey Release: Weathering the Storm

The results of CCVO's third economic climate survey of Alberta's nonprofits and charities indicate that the voluntary sector is still facing significant challenges. Click here to read a copy of the report and here to review the media release.

Key Insights:

• The economy is still the leading factor affecting organizations and the communities they serve.
• Organizations have mixed experiences ranging from relative stability to financial deterioration.
• Nonprofits and charities are increasingly vulnerable.
• Demand continues to rise for programs and services, but revenues have stayed the same or declined.
• Respondents are more confident in the recovery of Alberta's economy than in the financial outlook of their own organizations.
• Staff recruitment for nonprofits has improved.
• Organizations are turning more to collaboration and partnerships as a way to deal with economic challenges.

For further information on the survey results, contact CCVO Senior Policy Analyst Kim Mustard.