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CCVO Publications
The Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations has released a number of publications that deal with the key issues in Calgary’s voluntary sector. In this section you will find the following CCVO Publications:
CCVO Bi-Weekly Email Bulletin
A bi-weekly email bulletin with news, resources and information for and about the voluntary sector.
February 11 2010 - Special Edition
June 19 2009 - Special Edition
CCVO HR Newsletter
A quarterly email newsletter with information about Human Resources developments in the voluntary sector.
Annual Report
CCVO’s annual reports outline much of our work and highlight why it is so important for local nonprofits and communitites.
Research & Studies
CCVO has undertaken a number of research projects and studies that address issues such as funding, human resources and the importance of voluntary sector organizations in the community.
Stretched to the Limit: An Economic Impact Survey
Impact of the Current Economic Climate on Alberta's Nonprofits and Charities
Taking Stock: Examining the Financing of Nonprofit Community Organizations in Calgary
No Small Thing: Calgary's small nonprofits, charities and grassroots groups
Magnets and Glue: The Voluntary Sector's Role in building Calgary's Community
In Brief Series
A series of short briefing notes that provide a 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 to go for more information.
Influencing Public Policy: Rules for Charities Engaging in Advocacy
Reaching the Limit: Workplace Issues in the Human Services Sector
2008/2009 Provincial Budget: The Impact on Alberta's Nonprofit Sector
Sector Snapshot: The Voluntary Sector in Calgary
Lobbying and Government Communications: New Legislation for the Voluntary Sector
2007 Provincial Budget: The Impact on Alberta's Nonprofit Sector
The Voluntary Sector in Canada: National Statistics to 2006
Opinion Editorials
To educate the broader community about role and perspective of the voluntary sector, CCVO has published a number of opinion editorials in The Calgary Herald newspaper.
Appraising City Council - Let's Broaden the Discussion (unpublished, July 2009)
Charities Also Suffer when Premiums go Up (March 21, 2005)
A Little Soul Food would Truly Help (September 27, 2004)
Other CCVO Publications
Shaping the Future: CCVO Strategic Plan 2006-2009
Insurance Toolkit for the Voluntary Sector: A Guide for Nonprofits and Charities (developed by CCVO for the Alberta Voluntary Sector Insurance Council)