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Vibrant Communities Calgary Election Platform 2025
VCC’s Election Platform outlines actionable policy priorities to guide mayoral and council candidates on what matters to Calgarians.
What to Do After an Election: Action Plan for Campaigners & Activists (New/Mode)
Election day was a milestone, not the finish line. Keep your supporters activated, your targets accountable, and your tools ready.
Canada’s First Nonprofit Data Standard: A Step Toward Smarter, Safer Data Use
A major milestone for the sector: CAN/DGSI 100-11: Data Governance – Part 11: Delivery of Community and Human Services is Canada’s first voluntary data standard designed for community and human service nonprofits and charities
Diversity Geomap Dashboard
This tool helps funders, impact investors, and community organizations to compare community diversity metrics with their capital allocation targets, identify investment priority areas, and support strategic planning.
5 Considerations for Organizations Who Advocate for Vulnerable Children, Youth and Families (ALIGN)
Advocating for vulnerable children, youth, and families requires innovation, collaboration, and intersectional approaches to address complex challenges. As the world continues to evolve, it is essential to stay adaptive and employ strategies that can navigate the current landscape. Here are some of the best ways to advocate for vulnerable groups.
Let's Imagine Podcast: Effective Advocacy Strategies & Leveraging Communications for Change (Imagine Canada)
From relying on trusted sources when navigating election-year advocacy to crafting clear, values-based messaging, Kathryn shares tried-and-true insights on how organizations of all sizes can build compelling campaigns that resonate with both decision-makers and the public.
Playing by the Rules Election Guidelines for Charities and Nonprofits (Imagine Canada)
Imagine Canada's summary of election rules for charities and nonprofits breaks down what organizations need to know about election activities, lobbying regulations, and staying nonpartisan.
Podcast CharityVillage Connects: Navigating the Stormy Waters of Political Uncertainty: Government Relations for Nonprofits
With elections happening across the provinces and the potential for a federal election at any time, how to navigate political change is top of mind for many nonprofit leaders.
ALIGN's Alberta Provincial Advocacy Toolkit: Forming a Successful Community Action Network
The objective of this guide will be to provide members of ALIGN with the knowledge and confidence to form a successful Community Action Network.
