There were, however, a number of themes that were repeated in several of the conversations that are important to note: • Capacity of Sector Organizations • Collaboration • Promoting the Value of the Sector • Funding Practices • Health and Sustainability of the Sector • Under-represented Groups Approximately 230 representatives from Alberta’s nonprofit/voluntary sector participated in the second ro [...] Spare Smarts: Nuts & Bolts for Nonprofits – Alberta Culture and Community Spirit is working with the Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations, Volunteer Edmonton and the Resource Centre for Voluntary Organizations to coordinate the various learning resources and professional development opportunities for the voluntary sector in the Edmonton area. [...] A Dialogue with Alberta’s Nonprofit/Voluntary Sector Promoting the Value of the Sector The breadth of work undertaken by the sector and the positive impact on the Alberta economy and quality of life is not well understood by Albertans and could be better communicated. [...] A Dialogue with Alberta’s Nonprofit/Voluntary Sector A Dialogue with Alberta’s Nonprofit/Voluntary Sector What we’re going to do… • Alberta Culture and Community Spirit will work with the nonprofit/voluntary sector members of the Alberta Nonprofit/Voluntary Sector Initiative (ANVSI)3 Collaboration Committee to develop a proposal for promoting the sector and volunteerism across the province. [...] Who should provide the leadership to initiate something like this?” (Calgary) 3 The Alberta Nonprofit/Voluntary Sector Initiative (ANVSI) is a collaborative partnership between the Government of Alberta and the sector to improve services to Albertans and build vibrant communities.