Resource Library
June 3 2009 E-Bulletin
Welcome to the CCVO e-bulletin. This bi-weekly bulletin focuses on delivering nonprofit and voluntary sector news and resources.
Please feel free to send us your feedback. We would appreciate any comments you may have.
Workforce Council Launched
The Calgary and Edmonton Chambers of Voluntary Organizations are pleased to announce the launch of the Alberta Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Workforce Council. The Council will be a collaborative platform for the nonprofit and voluntary sector to develop a high performance, sustainable workforce and will create a forum for sharing information and resources to foster collaboration on common workforce issues. The Council is a key piece of sector infrastructure which creates the opportunity to engage a broad range of organizations, associations, and educational institutions, to work together to address workforce issues.
More information is available about the council in its recent communications update and the news release.
CCVO News
An Introduction to HR Management Standards
June 10, 2009
Don't miss this opportunity to identify your HR management practices and discover new strategies to move your organization forward. Join CCVO for this introductory session on applying the HR Council's HR Management Standards to inspire and support your team. Spaces still available - register online now.
2009/10 Membership Year has Begun - Renew Your CCVO Membership Today
Members of CCVO must renew now to ensure their membership benefits (including discounted job postings and event attendance) are maintained. Membership can be renewed by mail, fax or phone - contact us at 403-261-6655 for more details!
Not a member? Join CCVO and take advantage of our one-time 'Welcome Rate' which gives members 50% off your first-year's membership!
Congratulations to Urban Youth Worx for winning the early bird membership renewal prize draw of gift certificates to any CCVO events of choice in the next year.
Professional Development
Charities for Beginners Workshop
June 8, 2009, 6 - 8 p.m.
Calgary
Interested in becoming a charity, but don't how to proceed? This free seminar hosted by Volunteer Lawyers Service helps not-for-profits considering applying for charitable status figure out the first steps. Contact Amy Cooper for more information or to register.
Max Bell Public Policy Training Institute
This year-long public policy course for charity employees includes a series of modules led by eminent public policy experts; one-on-one coaching, and support to develop policy-ready positions. Partial bursaries available; apply by June 30.
Policy News
Comments needed on changes to current nonprofit accounting standards
The Ontario Nonprofit Network and Imagine Canada have created a position paper on the Accounting Standard's boards An Invitation to Comment: Financial Reporting by Not-For-Profit Organizations, and are looking for sector feedback before submitting the document.
Research and Resources
Participate in a new national nonprofit salary survey
The annual Boland Survey of Not for Profit Salaries provides confidential salary data for more than 60 positions, along with comprehensive information about turnover, training, hours of work, paid time off, policies and benefits. To participate contact Peter Boland at (403) 215-0090. Only participating organizations receive the finished report.
Vital Signs 2009 - Have your Say
The Calgary Foundation is looking for participants for its 2009 Vital Signs survey. The yearly Vital Signs reports provide a reading of Calgary's strengths and weaknesses today so that we can effectively move toward the city we want to create for ourselves and our children in the future. Contributions to the survey can be made until June 30.
Business Activities and Social Enterprise: Towards a New Paradigm
This report from Carter's Charity Law Update looks at what is necessary from a legal and business standpoint for Social Enterprises to move forward in Canada.
Charity websites are good multitaskers
A UK study found that charities are using their websites for more diverse functions than ever. Sixty percent of the respondents' websites have an email newsletter, 35% the ability to submit job applications, 33% user registration, 24% a chatroom or online discussion forum, and 18% interactive training courses and games.
IT Practicum students available
SAIT students are available for your summer projects. They have completed their academics for the Network Technician, Object Oriented Software Developer and Technology Infrastructure programs and Database Administration. Students from all of these areas are ready for eight-week unpaid or paid practicum work. Contact Donna deMan at (403) 210-5631 for more information about start dates.
Fundraising and Awards
Canada-wide funding available for environmental projects
The TD Friends of the Environment Foundation supports local environmental projects and works with people who want to protect and preserve the environment in their own backyard in the areas of Wildlife rehabilitation, Education programs for children, Environmental cleanups, Tree planting campaigns, Conservation and recycling initiatives, and Urban renewal.
Welcome New Members!
Calgary Flames Foundation (sustaining member)
Hanna Learning Centre
Calgary Somali Integration and Development Foundation
Alliance Francaise de Calgary
Science Alberta Foundation
Schizophrenia Society of Alberta, Calgary Chapter
Ed Kamps (associate)
Blythe Butler (associate)