This document is the summary of the results of a survey of managers of volunteers carried out by People First - Total Solutions between November 2007 and May 2008. 851 people responded from a total...
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Watch for the regular editions of Exchange, where current educational opportunities are listed....
Watch for the Canadian Journal..., which also has very good articles and information....
There is also an annual conference, where you can glean further knowledge .....
Don't forget, as a member, you have access to the membership list. This affords you the opportunity to approach colleagues in the same field and benchmark, glean new ideas, talk about projects, new legislation, etc.......
The Professional Development committee of CAVR has compiled this list of web sites to help you find a program that will add to your professional development. It begins on the east coast, moves west and then north. With constant changes, the web site addresses give you access to the most current information. Help us continue to build this list by informing us of other programs offering volunteer management.
Bachelor of Business Administration (Public Sector Management)
The B.B A. concentration in Public Sector Management is designed for those who are, or aspire to be, managers in various levels of government, Crown agencies and corporations, and the non-profit sector. Initial study toward this B.B.A.
The CharityVillage® Learning Institute (CVLI) is the place to start when you're looking for educational programs or professional development opportunities as a non-profit professional in Canada. They offer links to dozens of courses available across the country.
Since its founding in 1953, the Muttart Foundation has provided millions of dollars to support worthwhile projects in Canada and overseas. Since the early 1990's, the Foundation has focused its funding in Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. Most of its funding has supported social service programs, particularly those related to children and youth. In recent years, the Foundation has also been active in programs that increase the capacity of the charitable sector generally. The Foundation makes available bursaries to pay for the tuition or registration costs of short-term courses, conferences and other training opportunities.
The Muttart Fellowships program provides a sabbatical year to senior managers of social-service charities. During their year away from their agencies, they undertake special projects of their own design. These projects are meant to inform the broader charitable sector. The Foundation's grants provide the salary and benefit costs of Fellows and make available an allowance for expenses incurred in connection with the project.
Graduate Programs About Nonprofits in the US
With support from the W.K.Kellogg Foundation, Naomi B.Wish, Ph.D., and Roseanne M. Mirabella, Ph.D., of Seton Hall University have been researching the growth and characteristics of programs in Nonprofit Management Education.
The Seton Hall project now has an online resource for exploring educational resources in the field; see http://tltc.shu.edu/npo/. Many of these programs are members of the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council.
