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5 Considerations for Organizations Who Advocate for Vulnerable Children, Youth and Families

 April 16, 2025

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.

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Let's Imagine Podcast: Effective Advocacy Strategies & Leveraging Communications for Change (Imagine Canada)

 April 10, 2025

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.

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People First: A Portrait of Canada’s Nonprofit Workforce Imagine Canada April 2025

 April 9, 2025

What do we know about the millions of people working in Canada’s nonprofit sector? Imagine Canada's new report answers the question.

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Podcast: Navigating Political and Economic Upheaval: Advice from Nonprofits on the Frontline (CharityVillage Connects)

 April 3, 2025

In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, representatives from frontline organizations share their realities, concerns, and strategies for survival and transformation in these challenging times.

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fACT Sheet: 2025 Alberta Provincial Budget (ESPC)

 March 4, 2025

The 2025-26 Alberta budget, titled Meeting the Challenge, covers finances from April 1, 2025 until March 31, 2026 and seeks to continue to build the province and support Albertans during a challenging time period.

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Podcast CharityVillage Connects: Navigating the Stormy Waters of Political Uncertainty: Government Relations for Nonprofits

 February 6, 2025

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.

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ALIGN's Alberta Provincial Advocacy Toolkit: Forming a Successful Community Action Network

 January 25, 2025

The objective of this guide will be to provide members of ALIGN with the knowledge and confidence to form a successful Community Action Network.

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PDD “Current State: Critical & Urgent. Experiences with Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD)” Inclusion Alberta Jan 2025

 January 23, 2025

The Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program supports over 13,000 adults with intellectual disabilities with residential support, and support to pursue employment or participate in community. It has been three years since the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) released how many adults who are eligible for and have requested supports are waiting without support.

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Inclusion Alberta Report Too Little, Too Late Experience with Family Support For Children with Disabilities Jan 2025

 January 23, 2025

It has been three years since the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) released how many families who are eligible for FSCD and have requested supports are waiting without support.

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