Funding Partners & Collaborators
Volunteer Alberta’s work is strengthened through meaningful partnerships with our funders, whose ongoing support reflects shared values of care, trust, and collaboration. These relationships are grounded in a mutual commitment to community, learning, and a thriving nonprofit and voluntary sector. We gratefully acknowledge the partners and collaborators who support our programs through financial and in‑kind contributions, helping us advance our mission and expand our impact.
Helping Alberta do good, together.
Funding Partners & Collaborators
Volunteer Alberta’s work is strengthened through meaningful partnerships with our funders, whose ongoing support reflects shared values of care, trust, and collaboration. These relationships are grounded in a mutual commitment to community, learning, and a thriving nonprofit and voluntary sector. We gratefully acknowledge the partners and collaborators who support our programs through financial and in‑kind contributions, helping us advance our mission and expand our impact.
Helping Alberta do good, together.
Funding Partners
Alberta Nonprofit Network
The Alberta Nonprofit Network (ABNN) is a collaborative network designed to build a connected ecosystem where nonprofits across Alberta can collaborate, share knowledge, and strengthen their collective impact. Guided by Network Stewards, including Volunteer Alberta, ABNN’s work is driven by the priorities and perspectives of those within the sector and creating opportunities for learning and collaboration. ABNN is co-leading the Dignified Retirement Research Project with Volunteer Alberta, and we provide admin and fiscal supports for ABNN.
Beneva
Through the support of Beneva, we are moving into our prototyping phase of (Re)Engaged: Volunteerism from the Ground Up. Building on insights from an ethnographic study of volunteerism in Alberta, this phase will test small‑scale, practical experiments that strengthen civic engagement. Funding will specifically support the Community Scouts prototype which provides training to trusted community members to identify social isolation and connect people to inclusive, low‑barrier volunteer opportunities. This will help validate the research and explore a scalable, province‑wide model for re‑engaging volunteers.
BGCBIgs Edmonton & Area
Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area (BGCBigs Edmonton) works with us to support the (Re)Engaged: Volunteerism from the Ground Up social research initiative, as well as helped to extend the prototype phase of our Community Nonprofit Internship Program (CNiP) as a way to connect students to nonprofit opportunities.
Edmonton Community Foundation
The Edmonton Community Foundation enriches communities now and for generations by supporting initiatives that strengthen organizations and foster long‑term community wellbeing. In 2025/2026, their support enabled us to transition our website and CRM to a Canadian software solution, Members Village, enhancing accessibility, security, and responsiveness to the needs of our network. This investment reflects the Foundation’s commitment to strong community infrastructure, collaboration, and a more vibrant community.
GOvernment of ALberta
The Government of Alberta operates public agencies and services, and invests in and supports Albertans and Alberta’s communities. Thanks to the ongoing partnership and generous support, we deliver on several grants and contracts:
- The Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP) which strengthens Alberta’s nonprofit sector by recognizing and sustaining capacity-nourishing organizations like ours.
- The Volunteer Screening Program to support Alberta’s nonprofit organizations in developing deeper understanding of volunteer screening and engagement practices toward the broader goal of community safety.
- Supporting National Volunteer Week celebrations across the province to highlight the value of volunteers and their positive impact on society
- The (Re)Engaged: Volunteerism from the Ground Up social research initiative to learn how Albertans engage with their communities, what motivates them to do so, and how volunteerism might be changing.
- Supporting the next phase of our Dignified Retirement Research Project through the Community Initiatives Program
Lawson Foundation
The Lawson Foundation recognizes that a strong charitable and nonprofit sector is essential to Canada’s ability to meet complex social and environmental challenges. Through their generous support of the Alberta Nonprofit Network (ABNN), for which Volunteer Alberta is a fiscal agent, the Foundation invests in strengthening the sector as a whole and in building the infrastructure and leadership needed for a resilient, resilient, well-resourced sector capable of effectively serving the communities of Alberta. Thanks to this partnership, ABNN is better positioned to advance sector capacity, collaboration, and long‑term sustainability.
Oassis Employee Benefits
OASSIS is a nonprofit employee benefit provider for nonprofits across Canada and a long time partner of Volunteer Alberta. They have been offering affordable, comprehensive, and flexible employee benefits plans since 1990. OASSIS is committed to helping nonprofits attract, retain, and reward employees who work to benefit others.
We promote and represent OASSIS benefits as a nonprofit capability builder and human resource recruitment and retention strategy.
We offer access to OASSIS benefits to Volunteer Alberta member organizations.
Collaborators
Volunteer Alberta is grateful to collaborate with organizations whose support strengthens our shared commitment to the nonprofit/voluntary sector. These collaborators contribute far more than resources as they demonstrate values‑based partnership grounded in care, trust, and mutual learning. Together, we advance a stronger, more connected sector that recognizes the essential role of volunteers and community leadership across Alberta.
Alberta Community Co-operative association
The Alberta Community Co-operative Association (ACCA) is a key partner in delivering ACCESS Shared Services. Through this initiative, ACCA provides Volunteer Alberta members with equitable access to high-quality, co-aligned professional service providers. Through strategic partnerships across regional, provincial, and national networks, ACCESS strengthens organizational capacity and sustainability. This collaboration ensures nonprofit and volunteer organizations can access the support they need to thrive.
CCVA
The Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA) supports excellence in volunteer engagement by offering the Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) credential, the only internationally recognized certification in the field. Training, workshops, and webinars offered by Volunteer Alberta can be applied toward the professional development hours required for CVA certification and renewal. This partnership helps strengthen sector-wide professionalism and leadership in volunteer administration.
Volunteer Canada
Volunteer Canada is a national leader in advancing volunteerism and strengthening the nonprofit sector across the country. Volunteer Alberta collaborates with Volunteer Canada on the National Volunteer Action Strategy and maintains a data-sharing agreement to ensure Alberta’s nonprofit and volunteer data is represented in national research. Together, this work helps inform evidence-based decisions and elevate the role of volunteerism in communities across Canada.