Government Engagement
View All ResourcesPodcast 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.

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

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

Calgary's Enough for All Well-Being Dashboard
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.

Alberta.ca Nonprofit Tool: Alberta Nonprofit Listings Dashboard
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

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

Dr Bruce Perry Video: The challenges of presenting important knowledge to policy-makers
How to present important knowledge about the human condition to policy-makers

CCVO Advocacy Guide: Everyday Advocacy for Nonprofits
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.
