Why Should Your NGO Join ACGC?
Networking: ACGC is a great way to keep in touch with other development and social justice organizations in the province, what they are doing, upcoming events, and where they work. We can also help others keep in touch with what your organization is doing. ACGC exists to encourage collaboration between groups in Alberta and globally.
Engagement: Together we are stronger in applying pressure where it is needed, whether to government, the media, or national or international coalitions.
Resources: ACGC provides support to NGOs in Alberta through information and organizational development . ACGC sits on the Board of the Canadian Council for International Cooperation, which gives members direct access to research, and analysis, national forums, data bases, and other information. ACGC also collaborates with six other provincial councils and various provincial, national and international networks. ACGC also provides a direct communication link to CIDA.
Collaboration: ACGC is an effective and efficient way to combine efforts; through such means as coordinating speakers from the south, participating in provincial or national campaigns, advocating for action on urgent action requests, or coordinating activities around sustainable development, globalization, education, social justice, and the environment.
Organizational Development: ACGC works to develop the capacities of Albertan NGOs through workshops, seminars, conferences with other provincial councils, CCIC, and CIDA to organize events beneficial to members.
Direction: ACGC is a Provincial Council. The members develop the guides for policy, priorities, and procedures. ACGC responds to the needs and priorities of NGOs in Alberta.
How To Join ACGC
Membership in ACGC matches our fiscal year (April 1-March31st).
Organizational Membership at the 2009 AGM ACGC amended it's membership fees, creating a sliding scale based upon the annual budget of organizations.
New Fee Schedule:
Organizations with annual budgets of less than $100,000 = $100.00
Organizations with annual budgets between $100,000 and $500,000 = $200.00
Organizations with annual budgets greater than $500,000 = $300.00
If you have any questions about the new structure, please let us know. If the ACGC membership fee is an obstacle to membership for your organization please contact the Council and we will work to find a solution together.
Associate Membership in ACGC is $50.00 or organizations or $25.00 individuals annually. Individuals that support the work of the Council and its values, and are not necessarily members of any of the member organizations may apply for an individual membership. Associate members will not be granted voting privileges at general meetings of the membership, and will not count towards quorum at these meetings. More information regarding associate membership is available here.
To join ACGC, download and complete this form or the Associate Membership form and return it to the address indicated. Please include your membership fee. If you are renewing your membership to the Council please find the membership renewal form here.
For more information on joining ACGC, contact us.
