Adversaries of the Government?
Environmental groups provide a great service to citizens

A message from the Executive Director

In the 20 years that Alberta Ecotrust has been supporting environmental nonprofit groups in Alberta, we have only seen an honest effort among our grantees to protect the public good by investing in environmental conservation and protection. Albertans have said over and over that the environment is important to them and the corporate and ENGO partners of this Foundation have worked hard to break down barriers and jointly invest in community-based environmental action. From education and awareness campaigns, remediation and reclamation projects, multi-stakeholder efforts to protect land and water, to policy development – Alberta environmental organizations work hard with very limited resources to ensure that Alberta’s natural heritage is considered and protected when necessary as our economy and industrial development grows. Thus it is difficult to stand by and watch what is happening on the national landscape of political rhetoric and government finger-pointing.
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ENGO Directory Update and Capacity Survey are Underway
Don't miss your chance to be seen, heard and win!

The Alberta Environmental Network's Directory Update and Alberta Ecotrust's Nonprofit Capacity Survey are both underway.  Over the month of May, we invite all environmental nonprofits in Alberta to invest 15 minutes of your time to register for the directory and complete the capacity survey.  By participating, you will ensure your organization is well connected and its voice is heard in the development of future services for nonprofits. It will also make your organization eligible to win some great prizes! More...

Wasn't That a Party?
20/20 vision and achievement at Ecotrust Anniversary AGM

Embraced by the log-cabin warmth of the Stampede Park Rotary House and flanked by 20 poster-size photographs of environmental projects funded over 20 years by Alberta Ecotrust, close to 70 partners, friends and colleagues of the foundation gathered on April 19^th to celebrate 20 years achievement at a special anniversary AGM. More...

Capacity Corner
Four new resources for the voluntary sector

Connect to a new Human Resource toolkit, updated fundraising guidelines from the CRA, some recently-posted Imagine Canada infographics on giving and volunteering plus new standards for charities with this issue's Capacity Corner. More...

Giving Green with the Jones's
An Alberta Ecotrust donor profile

When Kim and John Jones began planning their estate in the early 1990s, they knew they wanted to make sure a significant portion of it went to preserving something they valued for the future. "We wanted to contribute," says Kim, "and a 'green legacy' seemed like a fine way to do it. We fully support Ecotrust's commitment to sustainability and think our funding will be purposeful and appreciated to that end." More...

Coming at You – One Great 20th Anniversary AGM!
Top public opinion researcher heads the bill at Alberta Ecotrust AGM

While the Alberta Ecotrust Foundation Annual General Meetings have earned an excellent reputation over the years for their varied and interesting presentations, enjoyable activities, good food and great schmoozing, this year's edition promises to raise the bar even higher.   More...