Edmonton Social Planning Council

Category: **Resources: ESPC Documents:

  • ESPC 2016 Strategic Framework

    The purpose of the Strategic Framework is to communicate what kind of organization we are, what we do, and why we do it; guide the decisions of our board and staff; and inform our operational plan.

    The strategic framework is informed by our vision and mission statements, which have been revised for 2016.

    Our Vision

    A community in which all people are full and valued participants

    Our Mission

    Through rigorous research, detailed analysis, and community engagement, we deepen community understanding of social planning issues, influence policy, and spark collaborative actions that lead to positive social change.

    ESPC Documents/A.01 ADMINISTRATION/ESPC Strategic Framework 2016.pdf

  • 2016 June fACT Sheet Minimum Wage

    What is minimum wage? Who works at minimum wage? What effect does a raise in minimum wage have on employers? Employees? What’s up with the magic number of $15/h? And, what’s the difference between a living wage and a minimum wage? All this and more in our latest fACT Sheet!

    ESPC Documents/Fact Sheets/FactSheetMinimumWage2016.pdf

  • fACT Sheet—Minimum Wage

    What is minimum wage? Who works at minimum wage? What effect does a raise in minimum wage have on employers? Employees? What's up with the magic number of $15/h? And, what's the difference between a living wage and a minimum wage? All this and more in our latest fACT Sheet!

    Download the Minimum Wage fACT Sheet today!

     

  • the fACTivist Summer 2016

    Welcome to Summer! This issue of the fACTivist addreses Edmonton Across the Ages, from babies to boomers and beyond.

    Inside this issue:
    YRAP Mentorship: By Youth, For Youth
    An Interview with Edmonton’s Next Gen
    The Way We Live: A Profile of Edmonton’s People Plan
    The City of Edmonton Youth Council: Shaping Municipal Policy
    and more!

    ESPC Documents/FACTIVIST/Factivist-2016-Summer-Web.pdf

  • 2009 Advocacy

     

    Title:Nonprofits and policy advocacy: learning from success.
    Author(s):Krekoski, Erin
    Subject:Social issues – advocacy
    Publisher:Edmonton Social Planning Council
    Place of Publication:Edmonton
    Date of Publication:2009
    Abstract:

    This document is a review of successful non-profit policy advocacy practices. Using case studies and examples from Alberta, Canada, and internationally, this guide outlines how and why non-profits should participate in policy advocacy, and breaks down some of the key features of successful policy advocacy efforts. These include developing a policy advocacy strategy, connecting advocacy with social movements, taking part in coalitions and partnerships, understanding the policy-making process, using thoughtful messaging, and providing valuable information. Appendices include further resources on advocacy and examples of coalitions currently working on social issue advocacy in Alberta and Canada

    Language:English
    Material Type:Report

    ESPC Documents/PUBLICATIONS/A.06.D OTHER HISTORICAL/2009_advocacy.pdf