CCVO Voluntary Sector Update

CCVO Events

LOCATION CHANGED: CCVO to host discussion of nonprofit HR issues

August 20, 2008
11:30 – 1:30
La Joie de Vivre 1008 14^th Street SE

Due to demand, the Calgary HR Initiative and the United Way of Calgary’s facilitated discussion on nonprofit HR issues on August 20th has been relocated to La Joie de Vivre, located at 1008 14th Street SE. Please contact Mike Grogan or Joanna Farley if you have any questions regarding this change.

CCVO members invited to help shape our way forward

September 4, 2008

As part of CCVO’s strategic planning, we are seeking insight and ideas from CCVO members on CCVO’s future direction through three consultation sessions. Although both August sessions are now full, a limited number of spaces are still available for members to share their feedback and insight at our September 4 session (9-11am). Contact admin@calgarycvo.org to register.

Alberta Community Spirit Program information session

September 10, 2008
3:00 – 4:30pm
WR Castell Central Library

CCVO is organizing an information session on the Community Spirit Program. Bring your questions for Pam Boutilier, Program Director of the Community Spirit Program, who will be our presenter. Online Registration is now open; please register by September 5^th to attend.

T3010A Sessions – registration now open

September 27, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00p.m. ; 1:30 – 4:30p.m.
October 28, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00p.m. ; 1:30 – 4:30p.m.

CCVO and the Charities File will be bringing back the popular charity tax workshops Ten Practices for Managing your Charitable Status and Training and Resources to Complete the T3010A this fall. Each session is available on both days. Online registration is now open.

Government News

POLICY ALERT: Implications of CRA Fundraising Guidelines for Your Organization 

As we have reported in previous email bulletins, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has proposed new guidelines for fundraising by charities. These guidelines could have serious implications for all charities, in particular, small and mid-size charities.

Reminder: National Do Not Call List set to launch September 30

The National Do Not Call List and changes to the Unsolicited Telecommunications Rules are set to begin September 30, 2008.

Professional Development

Managing Workforce Variables - Recruitment, Retention and Succession Strategies for Calgary HR Professionals

September 29, 2008

Delta Bow Valley Downtown

This local conference focuses on advanced recruitment and retention skills for HR practitioners. Early Bird rates available until August 15^th. 

Participants needed for Volunteer Alberta focus groups
Intersections: Supporting Rural Organizations to Better Engage Immigrant Volunteers is a pilot project to increase the ability of rural nonprofit/voluntary sector (NPVS) organizations to engage immigrant volunteers. Focus groups for both managers of volunteers and immigrants in the pilot communities of Grande Prairie, Brooks, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Okotoks, Red Deer, Vegreville and Wood Buffalo will be held this fall. If your organization is interested in participating, please contact Volunteer Alberta  at 1-877- 915-6336.

Reports

HR Council releases report on paid employment in the nonprofit sector
The HR Council for the Voluntary & Non-profit Sector’s Labour Force Study has released its second report, Findings from Canada-wide Surveys of Employers and Employees. The Survey of Employees provides new statistical information about the demographic characteristics of the people who work in the sector, what they find satisfying and dissatisfying about their jobs, and their plans and expectations for the future.

New report available on corporate social responsibility
The Conference Board of Canada has released The Role of the Board of Directors in Corporate Social Responsibility. The report examines corporate social responsibility and ways in which a board of directors can provide oversight and strategic direction on a firm's social and environmental performance.

Two Reports on the War on Terror and its effects on American & Canadian Charities

Collateral Damage: How the War on Terror Hurts Charities, Foundations, and the People They Serve details examples of the struggles facing non-profits in the U.S. in the face of compliance with anti-terrorism laws, especially those operating internationally, including in Canada.

The Worldwide Implications of America’s Emerging Policies Concerning NGOs, Nonprofits and Charities examines how American terrorist financing policies that target non-profit organizations are often adopted as the international standard in the area and end up being the benchmark for Canadian regulation and enforcement.

Nonprofit America: A Force for Democracy

This American report looks at the type and amount of lobbying and advocacy work done by nonprofit organizations, and finds many are not fully utilizing their ability to enact social change.

Profiling your Donors – What you Should Know

A Nonprofit Times article that explains several methods, steps and tips for comprehensively profiling your donors.

Online Job Centre

Looking to hire or find the perfect voluntary sector job?

CCVO’s online job centre receives visits from over 3,4000 job hunters looking at over 60 sector-specific jobs each month. Visit www.calgarycvo.org/viewjobs.html or contact jobs@calgarycvo.org for more information.