The intersecting rings of our logo represent the network of the CCVO and its membership, and the links that unite us across common issues. Differing spheres of various sizes and colours represent the myriad voluntary sector organizations in Calgary connecting within and across sectors, with differing levels of government, all contributing their collective strength to a vibrant community.
     

 

 

Our Vision

Calgary's voluntary sector working together with business and government to build a strong,
vibrant community.

  

 

Our Mission

To strengthen Calgary's voluntary sector and provide leadership on policy matters impacting the sector as a whole.

  
     

Special Offers, Programs, and Services

This section of the website features discounted or free services, products and special offers that are available to Calgary’s non-profits and charities. If you know of a service or program we can add to this page, please contact Joanna Farley at 261-6655 or jfarley@calgarycvo.org.

 

Fund Development PLUS 2009

This mentoring program helps participating charities build a strong fund development culture, a strategic fund development plan, and an increased Board understanding of their role in fund development. Click here to learn more about this Centrepoint program.

Free and Almost Free Journals and Newsletters for the Nonprofit Sector

A comprehesive guide of free (or almost free) electronic journals and newsletters on the voluntary sector. Includes resources from both Canada and the United States. Compiled by CCVO with research help from Volunteer Calgary.

Pro Bono Legal Work: University of Calgary Faculty of Law
Pro-Bono Students Canada at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Law provides free legal assistance to charities and nonprofits. Law students who are interested in doing volunteer work are matched with non-profit agencies, government organizations and other public interest organizations. Visit the Faculty of Law's Pro Bono Student website for details about how to apply.

 

Volunteer Lawyers Service

The Volunteer Lawyer Service (VLS) assists eligible non-partisan charitable organizations in obtaining pro bono legal services that would otherwise be unavailable to them due to a lack of financial resources. The VLS is an initiative of the United Way of Calgary and Area, the Canadian Bar Association Alberta, the Law Society of Alberta, and the Association of General Counsel of Alberta. Please refer to www.volunteerlawyersalberta.com for details of conditions, criteria and application form.

Public Relations Support: Mount Royal College PR program
Students in Mount Royal College’s Public Relations Applied Degree Program can help nonprofit organizations with research projects (surveys and questionnaires), communication assessments and the development of communication plans and special events. For more information about this opportunity, contact Jane McNichol, Acting Chair, Public Relations, Centre for Communication Studies at 403-440-5697.

One-Stop Technology Support and Discounted Software
TechSoup.org offers nonprofits and charities and is a one-stop resource for technology needs by providing free information, resources, and support. TechSoup Stock is a product philanthropy service where registered Canadian charities can access donated and discounted technology products.

 

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