Resources
ALIGN's OHS Survey Open Now - Have Your Say!
Please take a moment to fill out this quick survey to help ALIGN learn about the progress of occupational health and safety (OHS) within sector agencies.
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.
CCSA Managing Workplace Violence and Responsive Behaviours On-Demand Course
CCSA offers effective training designed to equip organizations and their teams with the tools to effectively address and mitigate workplace violence and harassment.
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
Imagine Canada Report - Addressing The Nonprofit Data Deficit: A 25 Year Review
This report provides an overview of a quarter century of reports on the state of data in and about the nonprofit sector, from policy recommendations to sectoral data strategies.
Webinar Recording - A Historical Perspective on the Nonprofit Data Deficit
Results of research into 25 years worth of data strategies, policy asks, position papers, etc. related to data in Canada's nonprofit sector.
What Trends Will Impact Charities and Nonprofits in the Last Quarter of 2024? (Imagine Canada)
In this blog, Imagine Canada checks in on where the sector is compared with one year ago when it comes to labour issues, finances and demand. This analysis is mainly focused on a comparison of the third quarter results from the Canadian Survey of Business Conditions in 2023 and 2024.
Free Webinar: Preparing Your Nonprofit’s Finances for 2025: A Roadmap to Success (Charity Village)
Learn how to increase your nonprofit’s financial resilience in 2025
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.
DEI Best Practices for Nonprofits
In the constantly evolving and dynamic landscape of nonprofit organizations today, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts have transcended mere trendy catch phrases and diversity statements.
Report: Futureproofing the Community Service Workforce October Unlocking the Non-profit Sector's Digital Potential to Strengthen Community Services 2024 (F)
Did you know that Tech workers earn 33% less in nonprofit sector! Key takeaways include the need for equitable pay, increasing tech worker diversity, and strategic talent retention.
Advocacy & Government Relations Three Part Online Course Designed for Non-profit Leaders
ECVO offers this course presented by Aileen Burke from Alberta Counsel, for non-profit leaders who want to learn more about effective advocacy.
Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP) Sector Surveys & Results
CICP releases survey results each week on a variety of topics relevant to the nonprofit sector
Succession Crisis: Is the Nonprofit Sector Ready? (CharityVillage)
Listen to sector experts discuss how organizations can better manage leadership transitions in this episode of CharityVillage Connects
ALIGN Online Training – RFP Essentials & Analyzing an RFP Opportunity
ALIGN Association's RFP online training, is self-directed as a voice-over PowerPoint you can take at your own pace. Developed & delivered by Three E Training Inc.
Top 5 Reasons to Utilize a Policy Analyst
As the name suggests, policy analysts are primarily responsible for understanding legislation and identifying both the intended and unintended consequences that could result from the changes being proposed.
FREE Online Course: Creating a Service Continuity Plan
The Canadian Women’s Foundation is offering a free virtual course supports you to identify your organization's critical functions and create a plan to fortify them in the event of a disaster or emergency.
Alberta.ca Non-profit Online Courses & Recorded Webinars
Find online interactive courses, and watch recorded webinars related to governing a non-profit organization.
2024 Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Report from Charity Village
This robust, compensation study focuses exclusively on charities and nonprofits in Canada and collects compensation and profile data for six staff levels
Alberta.ca Employment Standards Webinars
Webinars offer interactive information on Alberta employment standards rules and responsibilities.
Final Guidance for Registered Charities Making Grants to Non-Qualified Donees
In addition to the requirements set out in this guidance, there are a number of other general requirements related to charitable registration.
Insights into The Treasurer’s Role In A Nonprofit And How To Find The Right Person For The Job
As an officer of the board or member of the finance committee, a nonprofit treasurer is responsible for overseeing all aspects of an organization’s finances. Not only do they manage and monitor the NPO’s financial health, but they also keep the board of directors up to speed so that they can make better decisions
Disappearing Volunteers: The Looming Crisis for Nonprofits
A perfect storm is threatening the very foundation of Canada’s nonprofit sector. A severe shortage of volunteers has led to the cancellation and suspension of critical programming and services across Canada and, in some cases, the closure of entire organizations.
Alberta.ca Non-profit and Charitable Organizations Nonprofit Navigator
A one stop website for charitable and non-profit organizations to access information, funding, resources, services and supports to help organizations throughout their entire lifecycle.
Nonprofit Expense Management in Challenging Economic Times (Charity Village)
This webinar discusses how you can prepare your not-for-profit for uncertain times, and even find opportunities to thrive.
Bite Size Nonprofit Governance Videos from IntegralOrg
Each bite size video is an excerpt from a webinar or presentation on governance and board health.
CharityVillage Online Course: Virtual Volunteering
This course provides the information you need to successfully create new virtual volunteer roles within your organization or how to adapt traditional roles to a virtual setting.
Free Toolkit: Grants to Grantee Organizations (Intregral.org)
The toolkit includes an overview of changes to the Income Tax Act and related guidance from the Canada Revenue Agency and a practical checklist to help you ensure that you are fulfilling the requirements for grantmaking, books and records, and other considerations.
What type of Nonprofit Changemaker Are You? Imagine Canada Quiz
Broaden your self-awareness! The more you recognize your strengths; the more you know how to work with them.
Best Practices - Prepare for Your Year-end Audit
Along with ensuring compliance with the relevant accounting standards, the audit also helps to ensure that the organization’s resources are being effectively used, and that the organization is adhering to its mission and goals.
Creating an Inclusive Organization: Learning for Nonprofit Leaders
Today more than ever, organizations need effective equity, diversity, and inclusion strategies to keep pace.
Policy Brief: CORE FUNDING Supporting Nonprofit Missions, Resilience and Impact
To help make the case for why core funding is so crucial, Imagine Canada's policy brief compares actual core costs with what is covered by project-based funding.
Freedom to Care Act & Liability Protections - Empowering Alberta Nonprofits
Alberta non-profits and their volunteers can now be more responsive to the needs of their communities.
Dealing With Difficult Executive Directors: Tips for Nonprofit Boards
Executive directors who feel their nonprofit was more successful over the past year also feel more supported by their board across all key tasks and responsibilities.
Dealing with Difficult Boards: Tips for Executive Directors
While boards of directors do vital work (hiring executive directors, holding fiduciary responsibility, setting strategic direction for the organization, etc.), not all boards function smoothly. There is often a degree of dissonance between the vital role of boards of directors and their actual practice.
