Nonprofit News: 2022 CCVO AGM, CIP Project Based Grants
Join us at the 2022 CCVO AGM!
SEPTEMBER 22 | 1:00 - 3:30 PM | MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY
At this year’s AGM, we will be presenting a dashboard highlighting the impacts of the pandemic on the nonprofit sector in Alberta, from our Mapping the Field research. We’ll give a high-level overview of impacts by subsector and discuss ways that organizations can use this data when advocating for support. We look forward to presenting the full research at our report release in November.
We will also give updates on CCVO’s upcoming work – including our brand & membership exploration, civil society online marketplace, and engaging The Nonprofit Vote for the Alberta 2023 election.
PROGRAM
1:00 PM: Welcome and business meeting
1:45 PM: Mapping the Field – nonprofit sector impacts dashboard presentation and Q&A
2:15 - 3:30 PM: Reception
VOTING
AGM voting rights are available to one representative of each member organization. Not currently a CCVO member? Click below to renew or purchase a new membership. Not sure if you’re a member? Visit our member directory or connect with us at membership@calgarycvo.org
Please note: registration will be open until Wednesday, September 14.
ABNN Webinar: Attracting & Retaining Nonprofit Talent with a Group Retirement Plan
SEPTEMBER 14 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | ZOOM
Like many leaders in the sector, you may be struggling to attract and retain talent and keep them engaged. In the past, employers have seen group retirement plans as a nice-to-have benefit. But the pandemic has changed that.
Join ABNN and Common Good in this webinar to find out why a group retirement plan can help your nonprofit address recruiting and retention challenges and provide employees with greater long-term financial security. In this webinar, you’ll learn why retirement benefits have become a priority for employees and job-seekers, and how much value a good workplace retirement plan creates for employees. You’ll also learn about the Common Good Plan, a modern TFSA and RRSP plan designed for the nonprofit sector.
Policy Highlights
Federal Budget 2023 Pre-Budget Consultations
Your organization can now submit recommendations for the 2023 federal budget. Consultations are an opportunity for nonprofits to raise awareness about and advance their policy priorities. Learn more about the consultations here, and submit your recommendations (following this written brief template) on the portal here.
Imagine Canada has created a simple pre-budget toolkit with instructions and templates to help you get involved and have your voice heard. Consultations are
open until Saturday, October 8.
Imagine Canada Federal Policy Newsletter
Interested in getting involved in public policy and advocacy? Imagine Canada's Early Alert newsletter can help you by providing clear and timely updates on federal political news, tailored to nonprofits. What happens in Ottawa impacts your organization, but it can be hard to keep up with it all. Learn about legislation, government announcements, advocacy campaigns from the sector, new data and more. Subscribe here.
Calgary Anti-Racism Education
The CARED Collective (Calgary Anti-Racism Education) was founded in 2009 by six diverse women from Calgary’s anti-racism community, each member bringing her own knowledge of racism and anti-racism and a commitment to anti-racism activism.
CARED is a space for both anti-racism facilitators and self-guided learners, and includes recommended pathways through the resource. Visit the CARED website to learn more about the resource and pathways to learning.
Future of Good: Reverse Mentoring in Social Impact
Apply today to be mentored by a young leader!
Young leaders are doing game-changing work every day in the social impact space. With their lived experience and unique generational insights, they shine a light on what the sector needs as it moves forward. But to do their impactful work, they need the support of senior-level leaders in their organizations.
Building on the success of last year’s reverse mentoring event, Future of Good is inviting senior-level leaders over the age of 40 to participate in this year’s program. As an established leader, your participation will play an invaluable role in driving conversations about supporting change in the sector for the next generation of leaders.
For more information or to apply, visit the Future of Good website. Applications are being accepted until Friday, September 23, with the virtual event taking place on October 18.
Learning Opportunities
IntegralOrg Intro to Financials: The controls and policies every nonprofit needs
September 8 | online
REGISTER
Social Venture Partners Calgary
Fast Pitch: Rethink, Reboot
September 8 | Calgary, AB
REGISTER
United Way Calgary and Area:
13th Annual Connect Event
September 22 | Calgary, AB
REGISTER
Tamarack Institute: Co-Design: Facilitating Community-Led Innovation
Sept 29, Oct 6, 13, and 20 | online
REGISTER
Momentum Free On-Demand Money Management Workshops
Learn how to create a budget, pay down debt, or how the banking system works, from anywhere, anytime. The curriculum in these workshops is focused on providing the knowledge and resources to help you develop a sustainable livelihood. Momentum's workshops are available on-demand or in-person. Participants who attend all five workshops (Assets, Banking, Consumerism, Budgeting and Credit) will earn a certificate of completion. Learn more about the workshops on the Momentum website.
funding and Grants
Calgary Foundation Community Grants
The Community Grants program aims to strengthen the charitable sector and engage citizens. Calgary Foundation has made some adaptations to the program that reflect the ongoing effects of the pandemic, their commitment to Reconciliation, and advancing equity and systemic change.
The Community Grants program can only accept applications from registered charities and other qualified donees. For more information on eligibility, review the Program Guidelines here. It is encouraged that organizations contact grants staff before the deadline to discuss their initiative.
The deadline to apply is September 15, 2022. Learn more and apply through the online grant portal on Calgary Foundation's website.
TELUS Indigenous Communities Fund
The TELUS Indigenous Communities Fund offers flexible grants up to $50,000 for Indigenous-led social, health and community programs. Funding is available for projects focused on, but not limited to:
Health, mental health and well-being
Access to education and resources
Community building and enhancement
Language and cultural revitalization
Inter-community sharing of cultural stories
Requests eligible for funding: the organization, community group or project supports Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) within Canada; and the applicant clearly addresses a pressing social or well-being need and create measurable community outcomes. The next deadline for applications is October 14, 2022. Visit the TELUS website to learn more about the fund and how to apply.
2022 Alberta Bhayana Awards Nominations
Over many years the Bhayana Family Foundation has created partnerships with United Way across Canada to recognize the extraordinary work in the nonprofit sector. The Bhayana Awards honour the work of staff from nonprofit organizations for Leadership, Innovation, Partnership and Community Building.
This year, along with many other Alberta nonprofits, United Way is opening the awards to all nonprofit staff in the province. Twenty awards of $1,000 are available across the province and recipients will be recognized at the virtual event on October 26.
If you know of a passionate, dedicated individual or team that works hard to help others and advance their nonprofit organization, complete the nomination form here. Nominations are open until September 13.
Blogs & More
Investing in Indigenous philanthropy through reciprocity
The Philanthropist
Values of gifting, sharing, and caring are deeply ingrained across Indigenous cultures. These generations-old traditions of reciprocity, mutual responsibility, and respect can inform much of the work of modern philanthropy. This is why The Circle on Philanthropy (The Circle) and the Mastercard Foundation are partnering with Indigenous-led organizations to support and strengthen Indigenous-led approaches to philanthropy that align with Indigenous values and cultures, as well as Indigenous self-determination.
This is part of a growing movement across North America toward trust-based philanthropy, an approach that seeks to transform the relationships between philanthropic organizations and non-profits by identifying systemic inequalities and addressing inherent power imbalances. In an Indigenous context, a trust-based approach centres Indigenous leadership, knowledge, and expertise; it means creating partnerships with Indigenous-led organizations and Indigenous communities to harness the resources and supports they need to meet complex local challenges and maximize impact. Read more →
Remarks from Canadian Charities and Nonprofits on Digital Innovation and Transformation
Imagine Canada
Every sector has experienced some form of disruption during the pandemic due to the exponential growth of technological adoption. While the nonprofit sector contributes 8.3% to Canada’s GDP, the sector has the country’s largest gap in the adoption and use of digital technologies. Unlike business, the nonprofit sector does not receive dedicated innovation supports from the federal government.
As a key partner in the delivery of services to Canadians around the country including those in underserved communities the government of Canada needs a strong nonprofit sector. Investments in technology will result in improved service delivery, allowing more individuals to be reached. The nonprofit sector needs the government to provide long-term investment and support for digital innovation. In this report, Imagine Canada presents findings from nonprofit stakeholders in a qualitative data analysis to shed light on the trends and patterns that have emerged in the sector. Read more →