Sector News
November 2020
ALIGN Conference
We're pleased to host a 4-part virtual conference with dynamic presenters each week! Register today
Budget 2021 Consultation
The Government of Alberta is planning for Budget 2021, and is looking for input. Your input will help inform tough decisions to ensure we can continue providing important programs and services, get Alberta out of debt and on the path to a prosperous future. There is an online survey, and feedback is needed by December 4. Take the survey
Workshops and Facilitated Discussions
available to ALIGN members
In October 2019, the ALIGN Leadership Bursary allowed Nicole van Kuppeveld, one of our thinking partners to attend a leadership conference in Boston entitled: Leading
Across Boundaries for Systems Change. In gratitude for this learning opportunity, Organizations by Design Inc. would like to offer current member organizations of ALIGN an opportunity to book a workshop & facilitated discussion with your board, senior management team or organization at a discounted rate. Learn more
Other upcoming events
  • November 18: Collaborative Team Learning - 2 Day Live Virtual Workshop Learn more
  • November 18: IFCO 2020 - Peers are doing it for themselves Learn more
  • November 13: An Evening to Remember - Honouring Lives Lost to Suicide Register for this free event
AASP News
Leadership and commitment are key to your safety program. When leadership makes occupational health and safety a priority, they provide resources, support, andstructure, as well as a place where employees feel comfortable talking about safety issues and concerns. Learn more with this infographic
The Global Workplace Wellness Summit
Join colleagues November 10-13 for this four day conference series industry experts, including Wellness Works Canada's CEO and founder, Victoria Grainger. Topics include addressing workplace racial tensions, mental health struggles, developing resilience, and several others. Learn more and register
Government of Alberta introducing new enterprise resource planning solution 
The Government of Alberta is introducing a modern enterprise resource planning solution. It will replace some of the current operating systems and will reduce manual work and duplication, transform the way we work, and streamline business. The first phase of implementation for Children’s Services is scheduled for early December 2020.

To avoid any potential disruptions in payments, they will be issuing the December 2020 and January 2021 monthly block funded payments to Children’s Services providers at one time. If you do not have a block funded contract, send your invoices for services no later than November 13, to help prepare for this upcoming change. If you have any questions, please contact your Contract Specialist.
November is Family Violence Prevention Month
Each November, communities can help raise awareness and prevent family violence by organizing public events and activities. Go purple and learn more
ABNN Fall Sector Survey
A lot can happen in a few months – what nonprofits were dealing with in the spring is vastly different than the struggles of today. To help build an understanding of the current state of Alberta’s nonprofits and charities, Alberta Nonprofit Network is conducting a fall sector survey. What are your funding, operating and staffing challenges? What support and policy decisions do you need on the road to recovery? Take the survey now
Protecting Children during the Covid-19 Pandemic: free course
The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action is hosting a free course. Learn how to adapt child protection programming to support the wellbeing and development of vulnerable children during COVID-19. Learn more and register
Memberships
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Members receive discounts on ALIGN workshops, including our upcoming leadership series.