Advocacy Tools & Data
View All ResourcesAction Urgently Needed - Contact Your MLA about FSCD and PDD
Inclusion Alberta expressed concerns that it has been three years since the Alberta government released data related to the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) or Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) programs, such as how many eligible children and adults have requested but are waiting for supports. With this absence of government data and in response to the growing number of individuals and families contacting us who are unable to secure the supports they require, Inclusion Alberta launched a survey in the fall of 2024 to hear their experiences.

The Nonprofit Chamber 2025 State of the Sector Report
The Nonprofit Chamber’s 2025 State of the Sector Report provide a comprehensive, evidence-informed snapshot of the challenges, and emerging priorities of Alberta’s nonprofit and charitable sector. The report’s purpose is to equip sector leaders, funders, policymakers, and community partners with reliable data and insights that can guide decision-making, strengthen advocacy efforts, and support long-term planning.

Alberta Living Wage Network Releases 2025 Living Wage Rates
The Alberta Living Wage Network (ALWN or “The Network”) has released updated living wages for 21 municipalities across the province.

Advocate for Persons with Disabilities 2025–2027 Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan outlines the Advocate’s priorities for strengthening inclusion, access, and well-being for Albertans with disabilities over the next three years. As ALIGN continues to act as an advocate for service providers across Alberta, we will use this plan to help inform our ongoing sector advocacy, policy engagement, and collaboration with government and community partners.

Blumbergs Canadian Charity Law Firm Online Courses for Nonprofits & Charities
Blumbergs is a Canadian law firm that assists non‑profits and charities in trying to be transparent, legal, ethical and effective.

Transparency in advocacy: Understanding your obligations under the Lobbying Act
Learn how federal lobbying rules apply to non-profit organizations in Canada in this recording from The Canadian Charity Law Association (CCLA) webinar with Commissioner Nancy Bélanger, Canada’s Commissioner of Lobbying.

National & Provincial Nonprofit Fact Sheets from Imagine Canada
Whether you’re preparing a presentation, funding proposal, or advocacy campaign, these fact sheets can help you tell a compelling story to stakeholders about your organization’s impact and the strength of Canada’s nonprofit sector.

New Advocacy Coalition - Fair Funding for Nonprofits
Fair Funding for Nonprofits is a new advocacy coalition calling on the government to modernize how it funds the sector to improve its return on investment, foster accountability and maintain vital services that communities rely on.

Ending Working Poverty Road Map & Toolkit
Tamarack Institute’s Ending Working Poverty Road Map & Toolkit is for anyone working to reduce or end working poverty in their community. You'll find practical tools, examples, and policy recommendations to help communities align efforts with provincial/territorial and federal governments.
