By Scott Lundell Today we celebrate volunteerism. December 5 is International Volunteer Day, and we would like to thank the contributions of thousands of Edmontonians who give their time for the benefit of others. Volunteerism is evolving. As the landscape around us and issues that impact us continue to shift, volunteers have been adapting to …
Macha Abdallah: Instagram is @art.by.macha Moving Beyond Checklists and Into Deep EDI Work – ECVO’s Journey “The door to human rights doesn’t shut behind you when you walk through,” Rhianna Charchuk says, reflecting on her own privilege and the responsibility she feels to be active in creating an equitable society. Which is why Rhianna, our …
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On August 7, 2024, the Government of Alberta announced an indefinite hold on the Canada-Alberta Job Grant Program (CAJG). In 2022-23 alone, 303 non-profit employers accessed the CAJG, representing 9% of the total employers who accessed the grant. The Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (ECVO) has outlined our concerns on the impact of this decision on the …
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By Gemma Dunn Growth. That was the theme of Mayor Amarjeet Sohi’s State of the City Address last month. “Our story is about growth,” began Mayor Sohi, “and all of the reasons people choose to move or stay here: like affordability, access to quality services, community, opportunity, and a good quality of life.” Leaders from …
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Full circle is the best way to describe Laurie Fagan’s experience in the Executive Director Mentorship program. Jumped at the chance. Support, guidance, and information was what Laurie Fagan, Executive Director of Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre was looking for when she applied to ECVO’s Executive Director Mentorship program six years ago. “Being …
We’re seeking new voices to join the ECVO board to guide our work and inspire transformation in Edmonton’s non-profit sector ECVO’s Board of Directors guides the organization towards achieving its strategic goals, while also driving systemic transformation towards a more equitable and inclusive sector. Board Directors govern through policy to ensure sound, ethical, legal, …
What is a Shared Services Model? ECVO is excited to offer Human Resources support through our shared services model. ECVO members and non-member organizations can access foundational Human Resources support that enhances organizational capacity with meaningful and relevant HR knowledge. Our shared services model means we have a dedicated team member to take on project-based …
By Scott Lundell When Turlough Myers fell into the role of volunteer manager at the Winspear Centre in late 2019, little did he realize the pivotal role he would play in creating a healthy volunteer culture in the organization. He found himself in a space where some changes needed to be made – changes …
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February is Black History Month — a time to learn about Black history in Canada and celebrate the many contributions of Black Canadians over the centuries. Below, you will find links to calendars highlighting many events and programs scheduled for February 2024 in Edmonton, sharing the incredible stories and history available online, and highlighting Edmonton-based …
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The Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (ECVO) is requesting the submission of proposals from interested web design and development agencies to modernize and redesign our website, logo, and the portals through which our members, public and non-profit sector connect to our services and programs. Currently we have multiple websites that we would like to bring …
