ALIGN is Alberta’s provincial membership association dedicated to strengthening organizations that serve children, youth, and families—empowering them to create safer, stronger, and more resilient communities.
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ALIGN and sector updates and resources that reflects the interests, needs, perspectives, and aspirations of our members
Top Ten Considerations for Selecting Nonprofit Board Members (ALIGN)
Attracting and recruiting the right board members is vital to the success and sustainability of a human service agency. The right mix of skills, experience, and perspectives strengthens governance, enhances strategic decision-making, and ensures the organization stays mission-focused while adapting to changing community needs.
Network & Know: Member Spotlight Application Details
At ALIGN, we believe every member brings unique strengths, insights, and resources to our sector.
Budget 2025: Progress for Some, but No Plan for the Nonprofit Sector that Holds Canada Together
Imagine Canada’s statement on Budget 2025 reveals the budget delivers welcome investments in programs that support Canadians but falls short of offering a coordinated plan for the nonprofit sector that sustains them.
Understanding the 2025 Federal Budget: Implications for Canadian Charities and Non-profits
The 2025 federal budget introduces several measures affecting charities and nonprofits, alongside continued investments in key community priorities. Miller Thompson explores these new measures from a legal perspective in a new blog post "Understanding the 2025 Federal Budget: Implications for Canadian charities and non-profits"
ALIGN’s Well-Being Toolkit Community of Practice (CoP)
Next meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 10. 2025. The Well-Being Community of Practice (CoP) is intended for service providers who are currently implementing ALIGN Association's Well-Being Toolkit. A Community of Practice (CoP) is an informal learning space where like-minded practitioners come together to share experiences, challenges, tools, and promising practices. The Well-Being Community of Practice focuses on strengthening the impact of child- and family-serving organizations on child and youth well-being.
Available Now! ALIGN's OCOW Presentation: Parallel Process: Leadership & Practice as Ceremony
On May 16, 2025, Our Children Our Way proudly hosted ALIGN Community Services of Alberta and Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society for a powerful webinar titled “Parallel Process: Leadership & Practice as Ceremony.” This session explored how leadership and service delivery can be deeply rooted in Indigenous worldviews and ceremonial practice.
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ALIGN Events
ALIGN welcomes both members and non-members to attend our annual conference and on-going training events & gatherings
