Understanding the pandemic's impact on the nonprofit sector

The aim of this survey is to help paint an accurate picture of the impact of the pandemic on the nonprofit sector in Alberta. The invaluable input of survey respondents allows CCVO to advocate for specific policy ideas on behalf of the sector.

Deadline for submission: Friday, July 29

The survey will be supplemented with data and perspectives gathered from interviews conducted with nonprofit leaders across Alberta. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

Responses to the survey will not be traced back to the respondent and any personally identifiable information is not captured, unless voluntarily offered in any of the comment fields.

CCVO looks forward to sharing the results this fall!

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* 1. My organization works primarily in the following city or region: (for international organizations please indicate where your Alberta office is located)

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* 2. My organization primarily works in:

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* 3. My organization’s annual operating budget (exclude capital budget; foundations, please include the value of grants) is:

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* 4. The number of full-time employees currently employed at my organization is: (please count any part-time employee as .5 when calculating the total)

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* 5. Based on a review of the literature, organizations have experienced various impacts (mostly negative and some positive) due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Please select all the negative impacts that apply to your organization from the list below. Check all that apply.

Reduced revenue at the beginning of the pandemic, however, this has become less of a concern

Persistent reduced revenue that is still a concern

Sustained increased revenue since the onset of the pandemic

Increased need and complexity of people / communities served

Unable to apply for government benefits and supports due to ineligibility

Did not apply for government benefits and supports due to eligibility uncertainty

Temporarily suspended operations for a period during the pandemic

Permanently reduced operations

Staff absences

Negative impacts on staff mental health and well-being

Reduction in volunteers at the beginning of the pandemic, however, this is now less of a concern

Persistent reduction of volunteers that is still a concern

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Based on a review of the literature, organizations have experienced various impacts (mostly negative and some positive) due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Please select all the positive impacts that apply to your organization from the list below.

Revealed existing inequities such as bigger impacts on specific populations over others

Shifted to remote work for a period during the pandemic

Shifted to hybrid or full remote work permanently

Started providing dedicated resources for staff mental health and well-being (things that were not offered prior to the pandemic)

Innovating such as creating or adapting new programs, greater organizational focus, working more closely with other organizations

Experienced changes to funding models making it easier to access funds

Increased funding grants from governments and foundations

Increased funding from individual donations and supports

Greater adaptability and flexibility

Other (please specify)

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* 7. In addition to the impacts, the literature revealed that many organizations have specific concerns for the future. Please select all that apply to your organization from the list below.

Recruiting new staff

Retaining staff

Impact of inflation

Increasing demand for services

Loss of municipal supports and benefits

Loss of provincial supports and benefits

Loss of federal supports and benefits

Ongoing reduction of revenue

Ongoing reduction of capacity to provide needed services/operations

Permanently ceasing operations

Being unable to return to revenue levels prior to the pandemic

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What operational investments are needed for your organization moving forward? Click all that apply

Support for diversity, equity, and inclusion work

Mental health of community members and staff of nonprofits

Programs that support young people to join and stay engaged in the workforce

Supports for digital transformation and technology

Increase in operating funding at the rate of inflation

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What supports are needed for the nonprofit sector moving forward? Check all that apply

Government supports and funding opportunities eligible to nonprofits only (i.e. opportunities that exclude for-profit organizations)

Changes to current municipal funding models and practices

Changes to current provincial funding models and practices

Changes to current federal funding models and practices

A ‘home in government’ for Alberta’s nonprofits within the provincial government

Better access to timely and reliable data about the nonprofit sector

Supports for innovation and the development of social enterprises

Other (please specify)

Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey! Your responses are instrumental in helping us create an accurate picture of the impact the pandemic has had on the nonprofit sector in Alberta and advocate for better support of the sector. A report on this survey's findings will be released in the fall.

Responses to the survey will not be traced back to the respondent and any personally identifiable information is not captured, unless voluntarily offered in any of the comment fields.

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* 10. To be entered into the draw for an annual adult Parks Canada Discovery Pass, put your contact info below:

Name

Email Address

Phone Number