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Minister's dialogue with the nonprofit/voluntary sector, December 2009-February 2010 : final report

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Between December 16, 2009 and February 26, 2010, the Honourable Lindsay Blackett, Minister of Culture and Community Spirit engaged in a dialogue with the nonprofit/voluntary sector. Six regional... More ≫

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Between December 16, 2009 and February 26, 2010, the Honourable Lindsay Blackett, Minister of Culture and Community Spirit engaged in a dialogue with the nonprofit/voluntary sector. Six regional dialogue meetings were conducted in Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Calgary, Red Deer and Edmonton. An online dialogue was hosted on the Culture and Community Spirit website to enable access to individuals who wished to have input but were not able to participate in the regional dialogues. The purpose of the dialogue was to identify challenges and opportunities for government and the sector to work better together to help support healthy and vibrant communities.

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Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) : guidelines [2010]

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The Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) has been established to assist in fostering the unique characteristics of Alberta’s many communities. To accomplish this, the program has been... More ≫

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The Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) has been established to assist in fostering the unique characteristics of Alberta’s many communities. To accomplish this, the program has been designed to respond to local facility enhancement needs and to work in partnership with community groups and volunteers. By assisting communities with construction, renovation or redevelopment of community public-use facilities the Community Facility Enhancement Program will help enhance the quality of life and citizen well-being in communities across the province. Funded by the Government of Alberta through the Alberta Lottery Fund in order to build strong communities and enhance the quality of life for Albertans.

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Regional cultural facilities dialogue report

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In February of 2009, Alberta Culture and Community Spirit undertook a strategic overview of cultural facilities across the province in order to ascertain the state of activity in cultural... More ≫

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In February of 2009, Alberta Culture and Community Spirit undertook a strategic overview of cultural facilities across the province in order to ascertain the state of activity in cultural facilities planning, and to identify current trends and projects in development. To supplement this work, the Honourable Lindsay Blackett, Minister of Culture and Community Spirit, hosted a series of regional dialogues in June 2009 aimed at gathering information, understanding diverse perspectives and identifying community needs related to cultural infrastructure. Results from the dialogues will assist the department in developing a comprehensive plan for maintaining existing inventory in the province, while deploying resources for new facilities in a visionary and innovative fashion. A total of 162 individuals attended six dialogues, held in various regions of the province. Participants were responsive to the facilitated sessions, which focused on trends, issues and projects in development. It...

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Agricultural Societies strategic planning : leader (facilitator) workbook

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This workbook was created to provide Agricultural Societies in Alberta with a guide and resources for developing strategic plans. Recognizing that organizations each having varying capacity, and... More ≫

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This workbook was created to provide Agricultural Societies in Alberta with a guide and resources for developing strategic plans. Recognizing that organizations each having varying capacity, and not all organizations will need to use the entire workbook, it has been divided into the following easy-to-reference sections: section I: Planning Process, and Section II: Facilitating your group.

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Drafting and revising bylaws for not-for-profit organizations in Alberta

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This guidebook is designed to provide an overview to the incorporation of not-for-profit societies within the province of Alberta, and to provide guidelines to consider when incorporating a... More ≫

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This guidebook is designed to provide an overview to the incorporation of not-for-profit societies within the province of Alberta, and to provide guidelines to consider when incorporating a society and drafting bylaws and incorporation documents for a society.

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Geographical names manual [2008]

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This manual has been compiled for those who are currently involved in geographical naming and for anyone interested in the subject. It gives some of the history and reasons why the standards were... More ≫

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This manual has been compiled for those who are currently involved in geographical naming and for anyone interested in the subject. It gives some of the history and reasons why the standards were implemented.

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Board building : recruiting and developing effective board members for not-for-profit-organizations

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An effective board is a critical component of a successful not-for-profit organization. This guidebook is intended to help those who are responsible for recruiting, developing, and retaining... More ≫

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An effective board is a critical component of a successful not-for-profit organization. This guidebook is intended to help those who are responsible for recruiting, developing, and retaining appropriate individuals to serve in board roles.

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Developing job descriptions for board members of nonprofit organizations

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This workbook is meant to serve as a guide to help board members develop and rewrite job descriptions that reflect the responsibilities of serving on a nonprofit board.

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Hiring and performance appraisal of the executive director

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This workbook is designed as a guide for boards of directors who are in the process of hiring a new executive director, or providing the current executive director with a performance appraisal.

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Financial responsibilities of not-for-profit boards

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This workbook is written for the policy governing board member of a not-for-profit organization who has little or no finance background. It provides basic information and practical approaches that... More ≫

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This workbook is written for the policy governing board member of a not-for-profit organization who has little or no finance background. It provides basic information and practical approaches that can help transform a list of numbers into helpful information. But it is not intended to replace the need for sound and professional financial advice.

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