Investing in Impact: Sector Support Unlocks 2025 Co-operative Initiatives
In 2025, we introduced the impactful Legacy Builder Program to formally acknowledge our Sustaining Members. These members, who generously go beyond their core dues, play a crucial role in ensuring the long-term success of Alberta's co-operatives.
This program isn't just about recognition. It's about building a stronger foundation. Legacy Builders help ACCA expand programs, launch new initiatives, and invest in the long-term capacity Alberta's co-operative sector needs to thrive.
The Government of Alberta's NRED grant presented a challenge — and an opportunity: to raise matching funds to unlock critical public investment. Our sector stepped up. Through a combination of core contributions and strategic sponsorship, we met the match, and those funds are already at work across the province.
Legacy Builder Support Is Driving Three Core Initiatives in 2025:
Each year, ACCA identifies priority initiatives to be funded through the Legacy Builder Program. In 2025, these three initiatives are at the heart of our work:
1. Alberta Co-op Connection Tour
A series of five regional in-person events to raise the profile of the co-operative model, foster collaboration, and engage new audiences. Each event will connect co-ops, community leaders, and curious allies in their region, and the tour will culminate in a Members' Reception at the Alberta Co-operative Conference this fall.
• We're still looking for hosts — want to bring the tour to your community? Email execdir@acca.coop
2. Building Tomorrow Through the Co-operative Business Model
A multi-campus, live-streamed event and digital campaign to engage students, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders (ages 18–35). This initiative introduces co-ops as a powerful model for purpose-driven work, business ownership, and systems change.
3. Alberta Co-operative Conference 2025: Next is Now
Our flagship annual gathering will return this November, bringing together leaders, innovators, and champions across Alberta's co-op sector.
• Help shape the program by sharing your session ideas or speaker suggestions to ensure this year’s conference reflects the voices and priorities of Alberta’s co-op community.
Recognizing Our Legacy Builders
These contributions are not tied to a specific campaign or event. They represent a long-term investment in ACCA's ability to serve, connect, and grow Alberta's co-operative sector.
Foundational Supporter
Co-operators – $85,000+
Strategic Supporter
UFA – $48,000
And Thank You to Our Campaign and Event Sponsors
In addition to our Legacy Builders, we thank the many organizations that provided targeted sponsorships for our 2025 initiatives, including Calgary Co-op, Alberta Co-operative Energy (ACE), Federated Co-operatives Limited, and others.
Event and Campaign Sponsors
Principal Sponsor: $25,000+
Alberta Co-operative Energy – ACE
Event Sponsor: Building Tomorrow: Co-op Campus Campaign – $15,000
Federated Co-operatives Limited
Event Sponsor: Alberta Co-operative Conference
Calgary Co-op – $13,000 (dues) + $10,000 (conference sponsorship)
Major Sponsors: $10,000+
ACCESS Shared Services
Alberta Power Co-ops: Battle River Power Co-op, Blue Mountain Power Co-op, EQUS, Lakeland Power Co-op, North Parkland Power Co-op, Wildrose Power Co-op
Supporting Sponsors: $5,000+
Ste. Anne Natural Gas Co-op
Co-operators
Federation of Alberta Gas Co-ops
Community Sponsors: $2,500+
North Central Co-op CRS
What's Next?
With our match secured and these initiatives underway, we're focusing on delivering impact across the province. We're continuing to build relationships, elevate the co-op model, and grow a movement that reflects the values of shared success and long-term resilience.
To our Legacy Builders and Sponsors: thank you for helping us meet the moment and prepare for what's next.
This is just the beginning.
Legacy Builders, your role is ongoing and vital. Your support is instrumental in expanding ACCA's reach and providing the tools, connections, and support that Alberta's co-operatives need to thrive.
Let's discuss how your organization can contribute to this meaningful work. We welcome other organizations to join this initiative.
Contact Corinne Remple at execdir@acca.coop
