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Introduction

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Governance Policies, Recruitment, and Orientation

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Alongside supporting nonprofits through Community Cause Consulting, this Charity Spotlight series aims to highlight organizations creating meaningful impact across Alberta.

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Supporting Ukrainian Women in Calgary: A Community-Led Approach Through Mentorship

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Introduction

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Strategic Planning for Nonprofits: A Step-by-Step Guide Introduction

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Introduction

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Introduction

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Learn why unrestricted funding is critical for nonprofit sustainability and practical strategies Calgary and Alberta nonprofits can use to build flexible, compliant revenue streams.

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Learn which nonprofit costs are hardest to fund through grants, why funders prioritize direct services, and strategies Calgary and Alberta nonprofits can use to support core operations.

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Nonprofit leaders, board members, and staff often carry far more than their job descriptions suggest. Limited staffing, volunteer governance, and growing funder expectations can result in important work being delayed, de...

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Fundraising plans are a common tool used by nonprofits to guide revenue generation and support long-term sustainability. However, even well-designed fundraising plans can fall short when organizations lack the internal c...

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Nonprofit organizations regularly balance ambitious missions with limited time, staffing, and resources. While many organizations aim to build internal capacity, there are moments when engaging external support becomes n...

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Planning to start a nonprofit in Alberta? Learn five practical tips on incorporation, charity status, governance, lean operations, and early-stage planning.

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Why the “Percentage of Dollars That Go Directly to Clients” Is a Misleading Metric for Charities

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Introduction

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2025 was a year of meaningful impact for Community Cause Consulting, a Calgary-based nonprofit consulting practice supporting organizations across Alberta. Work throughout the year focused on helping nonprofits strengthe...

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As the nonprofit sector looks toward 2026, organizations are navigating a complex mix of financial pressure, rising service demand, workforce challenges, and evolving funder expectations. For many nonprofits, these press...

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Learn how Alberta nonprofits can assess grant writing readiness, including governance, policies, financial clarity, and capacity to manage funding.

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Explore the most common capacity-building challenges facing nonprofits in Alberta, including governance, funding, operations, and organizational sustainability.

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Did you know that Alberta’s nonprofit sector employs over 285,000 people and supports approximately 30,000 active organizations (CCVO, 2024)? Nonprofits play a critical role in community support, from social services to...

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