Welcome
The Voluntary Sector Forum (VSF) is a network of more than 20 key leadership
organizations in the Canadian non-profit and voluntary sector that connect with
one another. While VSF members explore cross-cutting issues through the lens,
experiences, and perspectives of their members and constituents, from across the
country, special efforts are also made to engage local organizations around the
table to:
- Share information about ongoing activities, new initiatives, and future plans
- Identify emerging trends and sector-wide issues
- Facilitate support and collaboration
Shared Purpose:
The VSF members are committed to working independently and collectively to:
- Raise the profile and promote the value of the non-profit and voluntary sector
- Participate in public policy dialogue that impacts the voluntary sector
- Strengthen the capacity of non-profit and voluntary organizations
Leadership Areas:
VSF members are leadership organizations that have national scope,
pan-Canadian reach, and have expertise in specific cross-sector areas
such as:
- Human Resources
- Technology
- Financing
- Volunteerism
- Government Relations and Public Policy
- Advocacy
- Philanthropy
- Community Engagement
- Social Economy
- Research
Diverse Constituencies:
VSF members are also national leadership organizations with membership of
community-based organizations across the country, in a specific sub-sectors such as:
- Sports and Recreation
- Arts and Culture
- International Development
- Health and Social Services
- Faith and Spirituality
- Environment
- Community Economic Development
- Social Development
Voluntary Sector Forum Members:
Public Policy / Government Relations
Imagine Canada
Teri Kirk, VP of Public Policy and Government Relations
www.imaginecanada.ca
Human Resources
Human Resource Council for the Voluntary/Non-profit Sector Council
Lynne Toupin, Executive Director
www.hrcouncil.ca
Volunteerism
Volunteer Canada
Marlene Deboisbriand, Executive Director
www.volunteer.ca
Online Technology and Portal Communication
Community Services Council of Newfoundland and Labrador
Penelope Rowe, CEO
www.voluntarygateway.ca
www.envision.ca
Liability and Awareness
Imagine Canada
Georgina Steinsky Schwartz, CEO
www.imaginecanada.ca
Philanthropy / Funders
United Way / Centride Canada
Al Hatton, President and CEO
www.unitedway.ca
Community Foundations of Canada
Monica Patten, President and CEO
www.cfc-fcc.ca
Philanthropic Foundations Canada
Hilary Pearson, President and CEO
www.pfc.ca">
Network of regional and provincial organizations
Centre for Voluntary Sector Research and Development
Paula Speevak Sladowski, Managing Director
www.cvsrd.org
Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations
Katherine van Kooy, President and CEO
www.calgarycvo.org
Canadian Federation of Voluntary Sector Networks
Martin Itzkow, Co-chair
www.cvsrd.org
Financing
Canadian Council for Social Development
Marcel Lauzière, President
www.ccsd.ca
Grassroot Organizations
Volunteer Food Services, Volunteer Bureau of Montreal
Marjorie Northrup, Coordinator
www.cabm.cam.org
Advocacy
Institute for Media, Policy and Civil Society
Nancy Bennet, Executive Director
www.impacs.org
Additional Members
Canadian Parks and recreation Association
Clem Pelot, CEO
www.cpra.ca
For Additional Information Please contact:
The Voluntary Sector Forum
c/o The Canadian Federation of Voluntary Sector Networks
Carleton University
1125 Colonel By Drive
Suite 2020 Dunton Tower
Ottawa, Ontario
K1S 5B6
613-520-2600 ext. 1835
info@cvsrd.org
To access a range of research reports and other related information about
the Voluntary Sector please go to : www.vsi-isbc.ca.
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