Nonprofit Sector Economic State Newswire

Nonprofit Sector Economic State Newswire http://nonprofitscan.imaginecanada.ca/en/newswire The latest Economic State news, as selected by Imagine Canada Imagine Canada releases second Sector Monitor report http://www.industrymailout.com/Industry/View.aspx?id=221123&q=231549172&qz=7a5a82 Canadian charities continue to face considerable challenges despite slow recovery of the broader economy. Imagine Canada publie son second rapport de lEnquête sectorielle https://www.mailoutinteractive.com/Industry/View.aspx?id=221068&p=0bc3 Malgré la lenteur de la reprise économique, les organismes canadiens de bienfaisance font toujours face à dimportants défis. Great Recession Continues to Hurt Nonprofit Sector, New Survey Finds http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Great-Recession-Continues-to-Hurt-Nonprofit-Sector-New-Survey-Finds-1305151.htm GuideStar Says Transparency Among Charitable Organizations More Important Than Ever Charitable donors in B.C. continue giving despite recession http://www.bivinteractive.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2844&Itemid=32 Charitable donors in B.C. remain among the most resilient despite the recesssion, according to Malcolm Burrows, head of Scotiabanks philanthropic advisory services. Le ministre Clement devra s'expliquer http://www.radio-canada.ca/nouvelles/Politique/2010/07/23/002-clement-recensement-comite.shtml Le comité parlementaire de l'industrie, des sciences et de la technologie se penchera sur l'abolition du questionnaire long obligatoire de recensement dès mardi. Il amorcera ses travaux avec deux témoignages importants: celui du ministre de l'Industrie, Tony Clement, et celui du directeur démissionnaire de Statistique Canada, Munir Sheikh. Le bureau du ministre a indiqué qu'il avait annulé une activité officielle au Nouveau-Brunswick, prévue lundi, afin de préparer sa comparution à Ottaw Statistics Canada chief falls on sword over census http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/chief-statistician-resigns-over-changes-to-census/article1647348/ The head of Statistics Canada has delivered an extraordinary rebuke to the Harper government over its plan to scrap the mandatory long-form census, quitting his post in a highly public letter that bluntly undercuts Conservative efforts to sell the changes. Chief statistician Munir Sheikh, who helmed what has been ranked among the top statistical agencies in the world, used his agencys own website as a last act Wednesday evening to fire a shot across the bow of the Prime Ministers Office. Le chef de Statistique Canada démissionne http://www.radio-canada.ca/nouvelles/National/2010/07/21/002-patron-stat-canada-avenir.shtml Le directeur de Statistique Canada, Munir Sheikh, a remis sa démission mercredi soir, en pleine controverse sur le questionnaire de recensement. Dans un communiqué, M. Sheikh explique que sa démission est liée à la décision du gouvernement fédéral de remplacer le long formulaire obligatoire de recensement par un questionnaire volontaire. Economic stabilization bright spot for charitable sector http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2010/21/c5771.html Experts at second annual Scotiabank Philanthropic Advisory Forum offer strategies and tools to increase donor contributions through increased organizational efficiency Proposed Changes to Census Data Collection will Create Challenges for Canadas Charities and Nonprofits http:// As you may know, the federal government recently announced proposed changes to the Canadian census to make the mandatory long-form questionnaire voluntary for the 2011 Census. Imagine Canada is urging the government to reconsider this decision and I have written a letter to the Hon. Tony Clement sharing our disappointment and concerns. Les modifications proposées à la collecte de données du recensement créeront des difficultés pour les organismes de bienfaisance et sans but lucratif canadiens https://www.mailoutinteractive.com/Industry/View.aspx?id=215669&p=627e Comme vous le savez probablement, le gouvernement fédéral a récemment annoncé les modifications proposées au recensement canadien, ce qui comprend le remplacement du questionnaire détaillé obligatoire par une enquête à participation volontaire pour le Recensement de 2011. Imagine Canada exhorte le gouvernement à reconsidérer cette décision et j'ai écrit une lettre à l'honorable Tony Clement exprimant notre déception et nos inquiétudes. Charities forced to turn away clients http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/836498--goar-charities-forced-to-turn-away-clients The non-profit agencies that serve the poor, homeless, sick and struggling knew the darkest days would come after the recession. Major B.C. charities look to bounce back after recession http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Major+charities+look+bounce+back+after+recession/3265385/story.html When it comes to charities weathering a recession, size matters. The Salvation Army to Partner with MOLLY MAID for Christmas in July National Food Drive http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2010/08/c2896.html MOLLY MAID sweeps in to help restock Salvation Army Food Banks Gallery gets creative in quest for money http://www.bclocalnews.com/bc_north/terracestandard/community/97809829.html The Terrace Art Gallery is responding to funding cuts from the BC Gaming Commission. Salvation Army Campaign Sees Nine Percent Increase in 2010 http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2010/06/c2296.html Donations increase by $240,000 amidst strong demand for services Gaming grant cuts indicate big problems http://www.canada.com/Gaming+grant+cuts+indicate+problems/3101826/story.html The message from the province is now clear: Community groups should expect little or no government funding. Some Canadian charities still reeling in wake of recession http://www.canada.com/business/Some+Canadian+charities+still+reeling+wake+recession/3087815/story.html In a plea to Canadians, the Salvation Army announced last week that, three weeks into a month-long fundraising campaign, the organization was about 40 per cent short of its target. Charitable giving set to rebound in 2010: study http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE64Q51F20100527?type=domesticNews Charitable giving by Americans fell about 5 percent last year to $217.3 billion, but is forecast to rebound by up to 4.5 percent in 2010, according to a new report released on Thursday. Edmonton charity faces $250K shortfall http://www.cbc.ca/canada/edmonton/story/2010/05/25/edmonton-charity-e4c-funding-shortfall.html Meals for kids at risk City warns of cuts in provincial grants http://www.edmontonsun.com/news/edmonton/2010/05/21/14042101.html City administration, recommending council approve more than $40 million in capital projects, cautions provincial grant money supporting some of the plans could drop next year. MacEwan U dips into reserves to cover province's $5.5M cut http://www.edmontonjournal.com/business/MacEwan+dips+into+reserves+cover+province/3055238/story.html#ixzz0ox4pt1j9 Grant MacEwan University's board of governors dipped into reserves Thursday and held the line on spending to approve a $218-million budget. Charities feeling money crunch http://www.financialpost.com/story.html?id=3030912 Still finding it difficult to fulfill mission in a rebounding economy Canada's community foundations continued to give, and receive, in 2009 despite economic downturn http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/May2010/10/c9553.html In the midst of last year's economic downturn, Canada's 170 community foundations contributed more than $140 million to thousands of local charities, says a survey conducted by Community Foundations of Canada, the movement's membership association. Weakened by recession, charities face uncertain future http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/weakened-by-recession-charities-face-uncertain-future/article1558295/ Umbrella group finds 22 per cent of charities at risk because of economic downturn