Nonprofit News: RSVP for our 2022 AGM, Field Law Community Grant Program
Join us in two weeks 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
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.
Co-hosted by CCVO & ABNN, join this webinar with Common Good 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.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2022
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. By raising awareness, reducing the stigma around suicide, and encouraging well-informed action, we can reduce instances of suicide around the world. This day each year focuses attention on the issue, reduces stigma and raises awareness among organizations, government, and the public, giving a singular message that suicide can be prevented.
“Creating hope through action” is the triennial theme for the World Suicide Prevention Day from 2021 - 2023. This theme is a reminder that there is an alternative to suicide and aims to inspire confidence and light in all of us.
Learn ways to raise awareness and offer support with some helpful resources from
these organizations:
Centre for Suicide Prevention
Distress Centre Calgary
CMHA Alberta
Policy Highlights
Government of Canada Draft Budget 2022 Legislation
The federal government has published draft legislation to deliver a number of commitments to Canadians, including those in Budget 2022. Canadians are invited to share their views and feedback on the proposed measures as the government works toward legislative implementation in the coming months.
To view changes to the annual disbursement quota for registered charities, see page 19 of Legislative Proposals Relating to Income Tax and Other Legislation. For more information about the draft legislation and how to submit your feeback, see the Government of Canada news release here.
City of Calgary: Explore Calgary’s Disaster Risks Site & Report
Knowing what risks exist in Calgary will empower you to take action to protect yourself from them. The City conducts a detailed Disaster Risk Assessment (DRA) to understand the risks in Calgary and is continuously working to reduce risk through mitigation projects, warning systems, bylaws, and much more. A technical summary of the assessment is documented in the 2022 Disaster Risk Report.
Use the resources on the City of Calgary website to learn which disasters are a risk in Calgary, what the city is doing to mitigate those risks, and how you can prepare for them.
Learning Opportunities
How the System Works and How to Work the System: Public Policy Advocacy Series
Begins September 13 | 3-part online series
REGISTER
Thriving Non-Profits Winter 2022 Cohort Information Session
September 20 | online
REGISTER
Getting Equity on the Political Agenda: Strategies at the Local Level
September 28 | online
REGISTER
Mental Health: A DEI Priority
October 18 | online
REGISTER
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.
funding and Grants
2022 Field Law Community Fund Program
Over the last nine years, the Field Law Community Fund Program has awarded funds to support 115 individuals, organizations and charitable initiatives throughout Alberta and the Northwest Territories. With $685,000 donated in support of these local initiatives to date, Field Law will be awarding another $75,000 in 2022. Field Law’s preferred causes (but not exclusive) are those that support education, healthcare, at-risk youth, homelessness, diversity, equality, women’s organizations, community, and sports or arts & culture.
Visit the Field Law website to review eligibility and submit an application by October 3, 2022. The public will have an opportunity to vote for applicants through an online voting portal that will go live on October 6. All recipients will be announced on December 7.
Blogs & More
HR Made Simple
The Small Nonprofit Podcast, with Bruce MacDonald of Imagine Canada
From lack of opportunity to develop leaders or train managers, to pay transparency, there are so many issues and topics about HR that nonprofits never seem to have time to do or be able to make the proper investments. It's going to be a big problem for the sector because our work is only as good as our teams. Our organizations are only as strong as our culture.
In this episode, Bruce MacDonald, President, and CEO of Imagine Canada, is going to share with information about HR Intervals - a new and entirely free human resources toolkit specifically designed for nonprofit professionals to help them manage new challenges and opportunities in our work cultures. Listen →