Community and Voluntary Services

We believe in a holistic approach to supporting Alberta's voluntary sector. Nonprofit organizations require funding but they also require the tools and training to effectively run their organizations and better serve their clients.

Web Dialogue with the Nonprofit/Voluntary Sector
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Programs and Services

The Alberta Nonprofit/Voluntary Sector Initiative (ANVSI)

The ANVSI section is committed to strengthening the relationship between the province and the voluntary sector and 1 provides a means to address common issues... more

Community Development

provides facilitation, customized consultation services and training. These services help communities and government build on their strengths, address issues, and achieve their goals... more

Community Spirit Program

Examining ways to increase private charitable donations in Alberta ... more

Grants

Funding is available for community-based, human services organizations and international development projects ... more

Volunteer Police Information Check Program

Non-profit organizations that deal directly with children, seniors and people with disabilities can apply to have the costs of police information checks for volunteers covered ... more

The Voluntary Sector in Alberta

Consists of more than 19,000 charities and nonprofit organizations - is the cornerstone of our communities ... more

Board DevelopmentProgram

Provides assistance to not-for-profit boards in the area of governance ... more

Leadership Development Program

Provides accessible skill enhancing opportunities to current and emerging leaders throughout the province.

Awards

Celebrate extraordinary volunteer contributions through the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards.

Publications & Resources

Publications and resources to assist the voluntary sector.

Vitalize

A Provincial Voluntary Sector conference.

Risk Management Project

Risk Management Strategies and Tactics Seminars.

The Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) for Non Profit Organizations

The Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) applies to certain non-profit organizations when they collect, use or disclose personal information as part of a commercial activity... more

News

Voluntary Sector Services - December 11, 2009

Alberta's charitable tax credit one of highest in Canada

Voluntary Sector Services - December 4, 2009

Community Spirit donation grant deadline December 31

Voluntary Sector Services - December 4, 2009

Passion, dedication of Alberta volunteers celebrated

Voluntary Sector Services - June 5, 2009

Alberta companies recognized for community contributions

Alberta Nonprofit/Voluntary Sector Initiative - May 11, 2009

Government moving ahead on discussions with non-profit and voluntary sector

Newsroom

Spotlight

2009 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards

Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards Albertans recognized for extraordinary volunteer contributions in our communities.
Stars of Alberta website