Français |  Home |  What's New |  Sitemap  
   
Welcome to the Voluntary Sector Initiative

This site uses PDF files. Adobe Acrobat Reader software is required for viewing. Click the image to download it now.

 

The Voluntary Sector Initiative (VSI) is a unique undertaking between the Government of Canada and the voluntary sector to enhance their relationship and strengthen the sector's capacity. Over the five year initiative they are working together to address issues including funding practices, policy dialogue, technology, volunteerism and research about the sector.

What's New
PWGSC helps small and medium businesses to compete for government contracts! PWGSC selects contractors based on value for the federal government and your non-profit, voluntary sector organization may offer a good or service required by the government...More
21-Dec-05

Second edition of the Satellite Account of Nonprofit Institutions and Volunteering Now Available! Economic activity in the non-profit sector, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP), recorded solid growth during the late 1990s and early 2000s...More
13-Dec-05

Financing
Inventory of Effective Practices in Financing and Resourcing of Voluntary Sector Organizations in Canada is a database of successful practices of voluntary organizations.
Access the database.

Policy Development
Participating in Federal Public Policy: A Guide for the Voluntary Sector is a resource to help voluntary organizations participate in federal public policy development.
Download the Policy Guide.

 
Subscribe
Accord and Codes Tools
Download or order the following Accord & Codes related materials:

The Accord
Codes of Good Practice
Accord Presentation
Training Video
Workbook
CD Rom
Accord Poster
Technology Grantmaking Tools
  Download tools to assist technology grantmakers and grantseekers assess needs & make compelling requests for technology funding.
 
       
About the VSI | Govt.-Sector Relationship | Funding | Policy | IM-IT | Regulations | Sector Identity
Working & Volunteering | Research | VSI Reports | Contact Us

Last Updated: 2006-01-29
Subscribe Accord and Codes Tools VSI Process Evaluation Evaluation of the SIDPD Effective Practices in financing Technology Grantmaking Tools