News and Events
- Intention vs. Action
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Intention vs. Action
What Drives AlbertansStephen Carter, master strategist for Mayor Nenshi and Premier Redford enlightens us on the difference between what people say they care about and what actually
motivates them.Red Deer Library Downtown
May 31, 2012
Noon - 1:30pm - Annual General Meeting
Join us for our AGM!
June 8, 2012 at 12:00pm in MacLeod Hall E3 at the TELUS Convention Centre (120 9 Avenue) in Calgary.
AGM's are necessary but they don't necessarily need to be boring or tedious! We race through the business items so members can listen to Volunteer Alberta's special guest speaker Ilona Dougherty, Executive Director of Apathy is Boring.
RSVP to Lisa by June 1 and click here for more information.
- Employee Benefits Q&A
Do you have burning questions about employee benefits? Mike Babichuk, expert on employee benefits for the nonprofit/voluntary sector, is available to answer your questions through an interactive discussion on Volunteer Alberta's Facebook Page on Tuesday, May 29 from 1-3 pm.Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the ins and outs of obtaining employee benefits for your organization!
Want to get in touch before May 29? Contact Mike Babichuk, Sales Leader, Western Canada at mbabichuk@oassisplan.com or 1-888-233-5580 ext. 8.
- Membership
Membership
Volunteer Alberta focuses on provincial public policy that affects volunteer-engaging organizations. When you become a member of Volunteer Alberta, you gain ownership of your sector. As membership grows, the collective voice becomes more influential among Alberta’s decision makers.
- KnowledgeConnector
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KnowledgeConnector.ca
A world of knowledge closer to you. Imagine being able to access courses, training, and other learning opportunities closer to where you live. KnowledgeConnector is about connecting Albertans and Alberta organizations to learning like never before. Learn more here.
Volunteer Alberta is the best place to come for news and information on the state of Alberta’s nonprofit/voluntary sector. Learn from industry experts and participate in the discussion.
The Sector Connector
The Sector Connector is Volunteer Alberta’s bi-weekly eNewsletter. Since its first publication on April 19, 2007, Volunteer Alberta’s Sector Connector responds to the need for critical information identified by Alberta’s nonprofit/voluntary sector. Each issue keeps sector staff, volunteers and funders up to speed in a host of areas related to the nonprofit/voluntary sector, including: news, issues, events, funding opportunities, trends, reports, articles, program initiatives, public policy, employment opportunities, and other information.
Blog
Volunteer Alberta’s commentary on everything pertaining to the nonprofit/voluntary sector. Here you can follow Volunteer Alberta Staff as they share the latest and greatest articles, Volunteer Alberta in the media, and our general thoughts on all issues concerning nonprofits. Visitors are invited to leave comments and participate in the discussion.
Events
Volunteer Alberta lists sessions and events affecting your organization. We coordinate sessions and seminars to help organizations grow their capacity as well as partner with other organizations in their efforts to provide knowledge and value to Alberta’s nonprofit/voluntary sector.
Upcoming events:
Vitalize 2012
Youth/Mentor Program at Vitalize 2012