centrePoint Links

Additional Website Resources for the Non-Profit Sector

In addition to the resources available on CentrePoint’s website and through our CentrePoint services, the following links provide some additional resources for the non-profit sector.

• AFP Calgary
  If you are a development professional, a volunteer involved in the philanthropic process, interested in fundraising as a career, or just want to know more about AFP, this website is worth checking out.
  
  
• Government of Alberta Culture and Community Spirit (Board Development Program)
  Website includes a variety of resources, including online versions of the 5 guidebooks in their Board Development series.
  
  
• Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS)
  Order or download their print publications free of charge to obtain quick and easy access to career planning, learning, employment and labour market information. Also available is a series of Human Resource Strategies for Employers. Their current, well-researched and easy-to-understand resources are, for the most part, available free of charge in Alberta.
  
  
• Alberta Services, Community Initiatives Program
  The Community Initiatives Program will support project-based initiatives in areas such as community services, seniors’ services, libraries, arts and culture, sports, education, health and recreation. The maximum grant will be $75,000 per project per year, and applications can be submitted anytime throughout the year.
  

• Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (CCVO)
  A website that champions the needs of the non-profit sector, conducts research and facilitates networking and dialogue regarding sector-wide issues.
  
  
• Canada Revenue Agency
  Information and forms for registering a charitable organization.
  
  
• Canadian Fundraiser
  Since 1991, the Canadian FundRaiser™ newsletter has been updating nonprofit managers twice-monthly on news, trends, tips and analysis of developments in the fields of fundraising and nonprofit management.
  
  
• Canadian Policy Research Networks
  Through more than 700 publications, CPRN's work touches on many of the major socio-economic challenges facing Canadian society.
  
  
• Charity Channel (US)
  American super site for the non-profit sector, with a variety of free e-zines on fundraising, volunteerism, Board development etc.
  
  
• Charity Village
  Canada's super site for the non-profit sector with a job bank and extensive research section. Has a useful news e-zine called Village Vibes at www.charityvillage.com/cv/charityvillage/vibes.html.
  
  
• CompassPoint Nonprofit Services BoardCafé enewsletter
  To subscribe, go to Blue Avacado and subscribe on-line. CompassPoint Nonprofit Services, a US consulting, research, and training organization distributes Board Café, their electronic newsletter for members of nonprofit boards. It offers a selection of ideas, information, opinion, news, and resources to help board members give and get the most out of board service.
  

• enVision.ca
  A virtual resource centre.
  
  
• Free Management Library (Carter McNamara)
  Comprehensive toolkit of every aspect of non-profit management, including human resources, strategic and business planning, and Board development.
  
  
• Good for Business
  A collective of Calgarians who believe that business people and entrepreneurs have a role to play through their work life in making our community a better one. Their focus is on small and medium sized businesses getting involved in philanthropy, sustainable development and corporate social responsibility.
  
  
• Human Resource Council
  This site provides HRC members and partners with quick access to documents on key human resources matters, and at the same time, serves as a source of information for Public Service managers and employees, as well as individuals outside the government, who are interested in learning more about human resources management within the Public Service.
  
  
• Imagine Canada
  Imagine Canada builds on the proud history of two leading voices of Canada's charitable and nonprofit sector: the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy (CCP) and the Coalition of National Voluntary Organizations (NVO). They focus on three key areas:
• Helping charities and nonprofit organizations fulfill their missions
• Championing corporate citizenship and helping businesses partner in the community
• Helping Canadians and their governments understand how the work of charities, nonprofit organizations and community-minded businesses is important to our country and its future.
  

• Institute for Charitable Giving
  The Institute for Charitable Giving is considered one of the premier coaching centers in the country. Its Seminars have consistently been rated as among the best offered.
  
  
• Institute on Governance
  An excellent Canadian website for information and tools on all aspects of Board governance.
  

• Mt. Royal College Non-Profit Management Extension Certificate Program
  Gain a thorough understanding of the nonprofit sector and board governance in Canada, and discover strategies for building successful partnerships and alliances. Learn from experienced nonprofit professionals and acquire relevant skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace.
  
  
• Stanford Social Innovation Review
  This website provides you with the ability to subscribe to this premier magazine for thought leaders and executives at nonprofits, foundations, and socially responsible businesses.
  
  
• TechSoup Stock
  Donated and discounted technology products for nonprofits and public libraries. Choose from over 340 products from companies such as Microsoft, Adobe, and Symantec.
  
  
• Volunteer Canada and Volunteer Calgary
  Lots of tools and templates for everything to do with volunteers.
  
  
• Voluntary Sector Initiative
  The federal government's contribution to the non-profit sector. The VSI provides online research reports continually on key issues affecting the sector.
  
  
• Voluntary Sector Knowledge Network (VSKN)
  VSKN will help you find answers to your management problems, issues and concerns.

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