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Canadian Knowledge Hub for Giving and Volunteering
Learn how data can inform your work and help you meet your mission
Free Online Certificate Program Evaluation for Youth Wellbeing
A free online certificate course about the main concepts, approaches and practices relevant to conducting evaluation of youth sector programs and initiatives.
Children & Families Data Lifecycle and Demographic Datapedia
PolicyWise has created the Data Lifecycle as a resource. It can be used to help think about how to collect meaningful, useful, and well-managed data. Explore each section to learn more about the iterative phases of the data lifecycle.
The Heckman Curve Showing Economic Benefits of Early Investment in Children
Hear Professor Heckman discuss The Heckman Curve, showing that the highest rate of economic returns comes from the earliest investments in children
Guidelines for Writing and Talking about FASD
The purpose of this document is to assist those writing and talking about FASD – and the issues related to the disability – to use the same language, statistics, and framing of topics. The intended outcome, over time, will be an improved understanding by the reader/listener with consistent and respectful FASD messaging.
Vital Signs Reports National and Participating Alberta Community Foundations
Used by residents, businesses, community organizations, universities and colleges and government leaders to learn about community needs, take action and direct resources where they will have the greatest impact
Advocacy Toolkit Making Mental Health Matter (CMHA Alberta)
This toolkit was developed to help Albertans advocate for better mental health in their communities. Individuals, organizations, non-profits, government officials and advocates will find this toolkit useful in demonstrating the importance of positive mental health in Alberta.
Championing the Power of Data in Challenging Times PolicyWise 2023 - 2024 Annual Report
For over 20 years, PolicyWise for Children & Families has been championing the power of data to enhance policy and programming decision-making in the non-profit sector. They believe Alberta’s non-profit sector needs coordinated, multipronged actions to build their data capacity skills.
Community Mental Health Action Plan (Edmonton & Area) Engagement Report
Edmonton’s Strategy for Community Mental Health Equity Deserving Community Engagement Report Prepared by pipikwan pêhtâkwan 2023
