Breaking down the 2026 provincial budget for Alberta's nonprofits.

Alberta’s 2026 provincial budget drops at the end of February, with promises of responsible decisions focused on “what matters”.

While the government’s 2025 mandate letters outlined broad priorities, the provincial budget reveals where commitments turn into action. We’ll find out where the government is investing, where it’s cutting back, and what opportunities – and pressures – may be coming next for nonprofits.

Join Nonprofits Vote for Political Gossip with Friends, where our soon-to-be-announced panel of economic and political insiders will gather to unpack the 2026 Alberta budget. You can expect thoughtful insights, key themes, and a better understanding of what the numbers might mean for your organization and the sector as a whole.

Whether you’re familiar with public finance or still learning the difference between capital and operating expenses, you’ll leave with clearer context and maybe even a few “aha” moments.

If the provincial budget shapes your work, your funding, or your future, you’ll want to be part of this conversation.

We’re bringing Nonprofits Vote back, refreshed, reenergized, and ready to strengthen Alberta’s collective nonprofit voice in the months leading up to municipal elections.

The 2025 Alberta Budget comes out on February 27. Join us for an analysis and breakdown of the newly released budget, along with news and gossip about provincial politics. Our panel of political experts includes Jason Markusoff, Gabriela Gonzalez, Lisa Young, Michael Solberg, and moderator Annalise Klingbeil.

Join us for an online panel where you will discover tools and tactics for building strong relationships with government. Featuring Doug Schweitzer, Deron Bilous, Heather Klimchuk, and Mark Jacka, with Sabrina Grover as the moderator, this session will be useful for any nonprofits working in or interested in advocacy.

Join the Nonprofit Chamber and the University of Calgary for an exclusive networking event bringing together University President Ed McCauley and other University of Calgary leaders with members of the Nonprofit Chamber, creating a unique opportunity for meaningful exchanges and potential partnerships.

Join us for our 2024 AGM! After a short business AGM we'll have an exciting announcement about CCVO's future.

Sold Out! The 2024 Connections Conference is sold out. Thank you for your support of this year’s conference. We’re looking forward to connecting and learning together. See you on April 25!

Join us for a webinar with the University of Calgary's Office of Sustainability. The "Preparing Albertans for Climate Change" e-course takes a closer look at climate change impacts and solutions in Southern Alberta. The course provides locally relevant, evidence-based information on climate change impacts and solutions, featuring insights from local subject matter experts.

Join us for an analysis of the Alberta 2024 budget followed by a panel discussion on what this means for nonprofits in the coming year and the current political climate.

Join TalentED YYC and CCVO for an activity-based workshop with ideas and resources on creating a quality student onboarding experience.

Join us for the launch of our new state of the sector report, Facing the Storm. Karen Ball, president and CEO of CCVO, will highlight some of the key findings of the report. Following the report launch there will be a short social with light refreshments.

Join TalentED YYC and CCVO to learn about the funding available for nonprofits to support students.

Learn how to use data to tell a story with Statistics Canada! This concise session covers fundamental ideas and methods involved in communicating statistics effectively. Also learn how to communicate visually, by adopting general data visualization guidelines to plan, organize, and visualize your data story.

Join us for our first event of the fall!

We are back at Fort Calgary and excited to reconnect with everybody after the summer.

This year's AGM features Political Gossip with Friends, a panel discussion where we'll get some insight on Alberta's political climate and what it means for nonprofits.

We’ve invited the leaders of the Alberta UCP and Alberta NDP to present their vision for Alberta's nonprofit sector. We featured Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley at The Grand on April 24 and have just confirmed a virtual event with UCP leader Danielle Smith on May 25 from 1pm-2pm.

We’ve invited the leaders of the Alberta UCP and Alberta NDP to present their vision for Alberta's nonprofit sector. We are pleased to feature Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley on April 24 and look forward to confirming an event with UCP leader and Premier Danielle Smith in the future.

Join Doug Watson, President & CEO of Volunteer Connector & Leonard Nooy, Partner at Structured Abstraction as they answer questions about how to ensure successful tech/nonprofit partnerships from their ten years of successful collaboration.

Thanks for your interest in Nonprofit Connections! We are postponing this session - please stay tuned to our newsletter for updates on the Too Essential to Fail report release this fall and future Nonprofit Connections. We look forward to connecting with you again soon!

Do you know want to know more about GST audits and examinations? Would you like to learn about what to expect or how to prepare for an audit? Would you like to hear more about your rights as a taxpayer? If you would like to learn about these issues you’re invited to attend ABNN’s upcoming webinar, co-hosted with Volunteer Lethbridge.

Do you know the specific GS rules for the different types of Capital Properties? Are you aware of the GST rules for Capital Properties in different situations? Would you like to learn more about GST entitlements on Capital Properties? If so, you’re invited to attend this ABNN webinar, co-hosted with CCVO.

The Great Resignation's impact on retention and recruitment continues to be an ongoing human resources phenomenon. One that has amplified the need for organizations to understand and adapt to the changing needs of employees and the current social landscape.

At this Nonprofit Connection, hear how leaders in the nonprofit sector have been responding to The Great Resignation, building engagement and inclusive, diverse, and equitable cultures from a systems lens. Panellists will discuss impacts faced at their organizations, innovative approaches and learnings, and shifts in how they are thinking about the future of work and sustainability of their organization.

Do you know the GST differences between Charities & Non-profit Organizations? Have you wondered if you have missed claiming back all eligible GST amounts? Would you like to learn how to avoid the most common GST errors? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you’re invited to attend this ABNN webinar, co-hosted with CCVO.

Let’s get one thing straight off the top. “I need to f*ing talk to you”, is a bad way to start any conversation, let alone one with a co-worker. Unfortunately, too many leaders have started conversations this way. Usually, it’s because some issue has been festering for weeks or months and it has finally reached the point where we can’t stand it anymore. In this webinar, Ken and Russell will discuss why leaders often avoid difficult conversations and watch two actors try to navigate a typical conversation. You’ll have the chance to offer feedback and explore the B.E.E.F. Model as a technique for structuring these conversations.

At this year’s AGM, we will be presenting a dashboard highlighting the impacts of the pandemic on the nonprofit sector in Alberta, from our Mapping the Field research. We’ll give a high-level overview of impacts by subsector and discuss ways that organizations can use this data when advocating for support. We look forward to presenting the full research at our report release in November.