Alberta’s non-profit and voluntary sector

Introduction

The non-profit and voluntary sector touches almost all aspects of community life in Alberta. The sector consists of more than 27,000 charities and non-profit organizations.

Community-based non-profits employ almost 84,000 Albertans and contribute almost $5.7 billion in gross domestic product to the Alberta economy.

In focus

Alberta Non-profit Voluntary Sector Initiative (ANVSI)

ANVSI is a collaboration of the government and the non-profit voluntary sector to build healthy, active communities.

New projects and programs to support the non-profit sector

Recent Government of Alberta initiatives to help strengthen Alberta’s non-profit, voluntary sector.

Non-profit sector data

Initiatives and partnerships to build capacity and help improve access to non-profit sector data.

Resources

Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program

This program provides funding for up to 3 years to Alberta-based capacity building non-profit organizations

Supports and services for non-profits

Resources, supports and services to help your organization learn and grow to achieve your vision.

Alberta Northern Lights Volunteer Recognition Program

Honouring the everyday heroes who are helping to make life better in communities across the province.