Policy Advocacy Tools

Policy advocacy is a critical and important activity for all nonprofits seeking to achieve lasting and meaningful change. Engaging in advocacy is an opportunity to share your priorities with the public, represent communities, advance policies, and promote funding.

However, CCVO recognizes the limited time and capacity that the nonprofit sector has to dedicate to this work. That is why we’ve put together the tools and resources below to support your organization's policy advocacy initiatives.

If you would like to see resources focused on other advocacy topics, please let us know at policy@calgarycvo.org.


CCVO POLICY ADVOCACY

CCVO is actively involved in advocating for policies that benefit and improve the functions of the nonprofit sector. Our research and policy priorities guide our work and we are constantly expanding and exploring new advocacy opportunities. Visit our CCVO Policy Advocacy page for examples of our advocacy work that gives voice to critical issues affecting the nonprofit sector.


Everyday Advocacy

Alberta Nonprofit Sector Infographic
MARCH 2023

A list of tips for engaging with the media

Tips for Engaging with the Media

SEPTEMBER 2021

Everyday Advocacy Guide

AUGUST 2020

Three Levels of Government: Who Does What?

MARCH 2019

Presentation: The Case for Nonprofit Public Policy Advocacy

MARCH 2019

Election Engagement Strategy Toolbox

MARCH 2019

Creating Conditions for a Successful Policy Agenda

MARCH 2019

Sample Press Release Template

MARCH 2019

 

Provincial Advocacy

Know Your Ministers and Critics

JUNE 2023

Nonprofit Election Toolkit

MAY 2023

Policy Advocacy Guide for Nonprofits

MAY 2023

Navigating the Alberta Government

MARCH 2019

Provincial Rules of Engagement: Policy Advocacy

MARCH 2019

 

Federal Advocacy

Federal Election Nonprofit Advocacy Guide

AUGUST 2021

Navigating the Canadian Government

AUGUST 2021

Federal Rules of Engagement: Policy Advocacy

Federal Rules of Engagement:
Policy Advocacy

AUGUST 2021

 

Municipal Advocacy

Municipal Election Advocacy Guide

SEPTEMBER 2021

Navigating the Municipal and Local Governments

SEPTEMBER 2021

Local Rules of Engagement:
Policy Advocacy

SEPTEMBER 2021