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VA Sector Connector: March 29, 2007

1. Sector Connector Launch

Knowledge Management is a critical factor in delivering the mission of a nonprofit/voluntary sector organization. It is also a public good that is free because it has no value unless it is used. As the benefits of a new discovery or research or best practices becomes interwoven in a society, free resources become available to everyone. Volunteer Alberta believes its primary focus is to connect networks of volunteer engaging organizations and volunteer centres with knowledge. Our sector’s ability to meet the challenges of funding, technological opportunities, changes in demographics of volunteers both good and challenging relies on our sector being able to represent itself to community decision makers as knowledgeable and focused on delivering our missions. Volunteers are a powerful social investment and the Sector Connector is your tool to invest your time into its success.

The intent is to publish electronically every second Thursday. We invite your comments on this first edition – knowledge management is an evolution!

Karen Lynch
Volunteer Alberta

2. COMMUNITY SPIRIT PROGRAM - MLA COMMITTEE ANNOUNCED

Volunteer Alberta has received an letter officially announcing the establishment of an MLA committee to provide the Minister of Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture, Hon. Hector Goudreau, with recommendations to assist the charitable sector and establish a Community Spirit Fund to provide matching grants for eligible philanthropic donations to Alberta-based registered charities. Stakeholders will be notified about details regarding the consultative process later this spring. For more information, visit www.communityspiritprogram.ca.

**This just in: Opposition opts out of charity committee (Edmonton Journal article)**

Liberal, New Democrats say it’s not worth their time.

-- If you feel that they should reconsider, please contact your local MLA.

Volunteer Alberta will provide updates on this topic as they become available.

3. Corporate Volunteer Awards of Excellence 2007

The Wild Rose Foundation encourages you to nominate your choice for the Corporate Volunteer Awards of Excellence. These awards are designed to recognize and celebrate Alberta corporations for their outstanding commitment and contribution to the communities in which they operate. Nominations can be made by any Alberta based nonprofit/voluntary sector organization.

Nomination Forms are due by April 13, 2007.

Details are available on the Wild Rose Foundation website.

4. Professional Development

Subject: Directors’ & Officers’ Liability Insurance Seminars

Location: NEW: Seminars offered in eight (8) communities around Alberta

Evaluation results from last year’s insurance project indicated that D&O insurance is the hot topic for the nonprofit/voluntary sector. These seminars are being delivered in 8 major centres across Alberta specifically on Directors and Officers liability insurance. To take advantage of this learning opportunity, register today to attend the seminar nearest you.

*** To register, please visit www.volunteeralberta.eventbrite.com ***

For details on D&O Liability Insurance and to view the General Insurance Toolkit, please visit www.volunteeralberta.ab.ca and click on Insurance Toolkit.

If you have any questions, please contact Lana at Volunteer Alberta.

6. Resource Highlight

Name: Immigrant Women and Volunteering Fact Sheets

• Immigrant Women - Why Volunteer?

• Immigrant Women as Volunteers - Benefits for Organizations

These fact sheets, published by the Knowledge Development Centre and Imagine Canada, were based on a research project Immigrant Women and Volunteerism in Edmonton.  

The first fact sheet is for immigrant women who are considering volunteering and the second is for organizations who would like to increase their volunteers by inviting immigrant women to volunteer. 

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