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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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Calgary's Enough for All Well-Being Dashboard

 January 23, 2025

The Enough for All Well-Being Dashboard brings to life vital data demonstrating Calgary's progress toward achieving its poverty-reduction goals. See yearly changes and trends in income, housing, education, employment, and more.

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Alberta.ca Nonprofit Tool: Alberta Nonprofit Listings Dashboard

 January 9, 2025

On December 23, 2024, the Government of Alberta launched the Alberta Nonprofit Listings Dashboard, a new, publicly accessible tool designed to provide valuable data about the province's nonprofit organizations in an interactive and user-friendly format

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Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2025 Alberta Provincial Budget

 November 26, 2024

In advance of the 2025 provincial budget, organizations can submit letters or reports outlining their budget priorities. The Nonprofit Chamber’s outlines how essential nonprofits are in making Alberta a great place to live, work, and play. With Alberta’s growing population and rising inflation nonprofits are facing increased demand but resources are not keeping pace.

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Dr Bruce Perry Video: The challenges of presenting important knowledge to policy-makers

 September 30, 2024

How to present important knowledge about the human condition to policy-makers

 Dr. Bruce Perry
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CCVO Advocacy Guide: Everyday Advocacy for Nonprofits

 September 27, 2024

The Everyday Advocacy Guide for Nonprofits is a practical guide for nonprofits wishing to engage in advocacy. No matter how you use this guide, CCVO's intent is that it contributes to a healthy and participatory democratic process through the invaluable contributions of the nonprofits across Alberta.

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