Bookstore
Volunteer Calgary currently sells a range of publications including the 2010 Media Guide, publications from the Muttart Foundation and other various resources.
The 2010 Volunteer Calgary Media Guide Now Available ! |
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The 2010 Volunteer Calgary Media Guide is a comprehensive directory of media contacts in Calgary. It is published annually by Volunteer Calgary with the most up-to-date information available. This year we have added some new features to help you communicate your organizations vision and mission.
New Items include:
- A media checklist
- Details on how to run a press conference
- The value in creating media kits
- Understanding the value of Social Media and alternate forms of communication
you can also...
- Save time on building and updating a media list.
- Send your message to the right media contact.
- Ensure that your message reaches your target audience.
- Learn tips and tools for communicating effectively with media.
Directory includes:
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Radio Stations
- Television Stations
- Community Newsletter Publishers
- NEW - Student Publications
- NEW - Multicultural Publications
Want to purchase the Media Guide online? Click the "Buy Now" button below.
**Note: this publication is available in a printed (hard-copy) format only, it is not available in an electronic format.
*** GST and Shipping and Handling will be automatically applied to each purchase.
Alternatively, you can call us at (403)265-5633 to order, or use the order form in Adobe (pdf) format (needs Adobe Reader), or as a Word document and FAX or MAIL the form to:
Volunteer Calgary
1170, 1202 Centre Street S.E.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2G 5A5
Phone (403) 265-5633 FAX (403) 265-8981
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Muttart Foundation Books
To order any of the following, click on "Add to Cart" and make your purchase through Paypal.
| Board Development Self-Guided Workbook Series | ||
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Board Building: Recruiting and Developing Effective Board Members for Not-for-Profit Organizations |
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| Price: $10.00 | Copyright 2003 | Not available |
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Developing Job Descriptions for Board Members of Nonprofit Organizations | |
| Price: $10.00 | Copyright 2003 | |
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Drafting and Revising Bylaws for Not-for-profit Organizations | |
| Price: $10.00 | Copyright 2003 | |
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Financial Responsibilities for Not-for-Profit Boards | |
| Price: $10.00 | Copyright 2003 | |
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Hiring and Performance Appraisal of the Executive Director | |
| Price:$10.00 | Copyright 2003 | |
| Muttart Fellowship Book Series | ||
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Competition in the Voluntary Sector: The Case of Community-Based Trainers in Alberta - Walter J. Hossli | |
| This book explores one significant trend - the increased competition between agencies in Alberta - and how it affects those who deliver employment and self-employment training. | ||
| Price: $15.00 | Copyright 2001 | |
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Converstaions About Capacity Building - Joanne Kidd | |
| Explores the different definition and models behind the term 'organizational capacity. The author also reviews from both nonprofit organization and funder viewpoints | ||
| Price: $15.00 | Copyright 2005 | |
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Cultures at Work: Intercultural Communication in the Canadian Workplace - Ana Maria Fantino | |
| Cultures at Work explores the challenges and opportunities presented by the growing inclusion of a culturally diverse workforce within the non-profit, community services sector. | ||
| Price: $15.00 | Copyright 2006 | |
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Daunting Tasks: Dedicated People, Stories in the Management of Change in HIV/AIDS Organizations - Sherry A. McKibben | |
| The book discusses in detail the dynamics of these changes; how an organization can better position themselves to handle these changes; how to be effective leaders in organizations dealing with change. | ||
| Price: $15.00 | Copyright 2003 | |
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Igniting Young Minds and Spirits - Youth Governance - Wayne Wiens | |
| This informative booklet will help nonprofits of any size take steps towards including children and youth in planning programs and developing policies. | ||
| Price: $15.00 | Copyright 2002 | |
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Improving Health Status through Inter-sectoral Cooperation - Dr. John Hylton | |
| This book looks at Canada's health care system, the population health perspective, implications for community organizations and the health sector, and information on developing partnerships with the health sector. | ||
| Price: $15.00 | Copyright 2003 | |
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Partnerships: Profits and Not-for-Profits Together - Martha Parker | |
| Distinctive relationships are replacing cheque book philantrophy, and are involving key stakeholders of both not-for-profits and companies, engaging corporate employees in the mix, sharing knowledge and expertise held by both partners, and moving towards alliances focused on solutions for community issues that are of mutual concern. | ||
| Price: $15.00 | Copyright 1999 | |
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Radical Relatedness: Exploring the Spiritual Dimension of Family Service Work - Michael Shane McKernan | |
| This book allows readers to join the author in an exploration of the spiritual dimension of family service work. | ||
| Price: $15.00 | Copyright 2004 | |
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Responding to Diversity - Maureen Collins | |
| Using the particular approach of 'Just Therapy' as the framework, the author covers concepts of working with, developing meaningful partnerships, reciprocity and sharing power. | ||
| Price: $15.00 | Copyright 2006 | |
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Sermons for the New Millienum - Martin Garber-Conrad | |
| This book explores issues related to the non-profit sector at the dawn of the 21st century. Chapters include, dealing with social entrepreneurship, contracting, and other heated discussions. | ||
| Price: $15.00 | Copyright 1999 | |
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Social Enterprise: The Three P's: Philosophy, Process and Practicalities - Shelly Williams | |
| Looks through the pros and cons of nonprofit organizations going into the money-making business. | ||
| Price: $15.00 | Copyright 2005 | |
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The Board and the Executive Director: Developing and Nurturing and Effective Relationship - Kelly Sloan | |
| Identifies key factors for creating a successful relationship and provides questions that Boards and Executive Directors can use as a starting point for discussing their relationship. | ||
| Price: $15.00 | Copyright 2006 | |
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The Garden Patch: An Organic Approach to Planning for the Voluntary Sector - Anne E. Campbell | |
| This book looks at creating a civil society, organizations as living systems, essential elements of planning, and the methodology for scenario and strategic planning. | ||
| Price: $15.00 | Copyright 2003 | |
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Transitions: The Art of Implementing Positive Change - Karen Bruce | |
| Transitions introduces a new change model that focuses on four foundational building blocks: Windows of Opportunity, Leaderhsip, The Human Side of Change and Reflections. The concepts are introduced through a controversial merger of two nonprofit organizations. | ||
| Price: $15.00 | Copyright 2006 | |
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Weaving Through the Community: Becoming a Responsive Board - Lindsay Ann Cooke | |
| Weaving through the Community makes the case that non-profit boards are an important component of a healthy society where citizens participate in a meaningful way. | ||
| Price: $15.00 | Copyright 2001 | |
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Winter's Children: The Emergence of Children's Mental Health Services in Alberta 1905-2005 - Germaine M. Deschant | |
| In Winter's Children, Germaine Dechant takes you through 100 developmental years of children's mental health services in Alberta. The first book of its kind, it provides a comprehensive look at the triumphs and tragedies, enlightened approaches, as well as lack of commitment to action that have shaped the field of children's mental health to this day. | ||
| Price: $15.00 | Copyright 2006 | |
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The Road to Grandma's House: Ways to Support the Housing Choices of an Aging Population - Gail Johnston | |
| The Road to Grandma's House looks at the issues facing individuals and communities, and the initiatives taking place to resolve the difficult challenges that seniors face in trying to find a place to call home. | ||
| Price: $15.00 | Copyright 1999 | |
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Political Asylums - Ronald A. LaJeunesse | |
| Political Asylums is first and foremost a history of the experiences of people with mental illness in Alberta. It is not an academic textbook, but rather is written as a novel, attempting to capture the expereinces of people over the past century. | ||
| Price: $15.00 | Copyright 2002 | Not Available |
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Talking about Charities 2008: Canadians' Opinions on Charities and Issues Affecting Charities | |
| The 2008 edition of this national public-opinion poll that reflected Canadians' views of the charitable sector. The report was conducted by the Muttart Foundation and is now available online for download | ||
Copyright 2008 |
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| Letters to (not always of) Joy - Bob Wyatt | ||
| The Muttart Foundation is pleased to publish its executive director's Muttart Staff Fellowship monograph. Mr. Bob Wyatt's monograph, Letters to (not always of) Joy, argues in favour of a strong national umbrella organization to advance the work of the voluntary sector. | ||
| Price: $15.00 | Copyright 2009 | |
NOTE: Prices do not include 5% GST. Shipping costs are included where applicable to each items. There are no shipping costs for Board Development Books and/or Muttart Fellowship Books.
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