1A:  Unleashing Innovation - Presenter: Christine Spottiswood, Flourish Alberta
Explore entrepreneurial thinking and recognize it as a powerful tool for enhancing mission impact, sustainability, and community engagement. Our objective is to cultivate curiosity and an innovative mindset, empowering organizations to navigate challenges creatively and rethink current practices in small incremental ways.

1B: Governance vs Operational - Presenter: Karis Nsofor, Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations
The biggest challenge with board governance is governance! Boards often get stuck doing the work of the organization, neglecting the role they play to govern and care for the future of the organization. Join us to explore and understand the governance and operational work of your organization. We’ll help you to take a step back and examine what goes on in your board meetings, determine where work sits and how to support your teams in building and maintaining a successful organization.

1C:  Craft Roles that Resonate: Volunteer Positions and Responsibilities - Presenters: Alison Besecker & Erin Navarro, Volunteer Alberta 
Catch the attention of potential volunteers! This session will cover the basics of volunteer position creation, while ensuring volunteers can engage meaningfully engage with your organization. We will explore position creation through a relationship-based lens to volunteer screening.

1D:  Social Media Basics: Tips and Tricks to Getting the Most out of Your Content - Presenter: Brittini Hostyn, Fox & Forth
Brittani will provide insight on the importance of having a social media presence in 2024, discuss the cultural shift in how people consume media and leveraging that information to create a community. Discover how to maximize your content to get 5 posts from a single idea!

2A: Technology Simplified - Presenter: Kyle Woods, Flourish Alberta
Technology doesn’t have to be scary! This session is designed to introduce non-profit organizations to the transformative world of no-code and low-code technology solutions. By simplifying access to technology, we aim to empower non-profits to enhance their operational efficiency, streamline project management, and expand their outreach and impact without the need for extensive technical expertise.

2B: Board Roles & Responsibilities - Presenter: Karis Nsofor, Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations
Do you fully understand the roles and responsibilities you hold as a board member? Join us to explore the foundational knowledge needed to be an effective board member and leader. And leave with a broader understanding of the roles you and your organization play in the larger social sector ecosystem.

2C: Building Bridges: Strategies for Volunteer Recruitment and Retention - Presenters: Alison Besecker & Erin Navarro, Volunteer Alberta 
Join us as we break down the steps of the volunteer cycle! Through every step, we talk about how to build the relationship - not every step in the cycle is important, but losing the chance to build the relationship is. Be prepared to bring your success stories and questions, learn from each other, and gain some tangible takeaways to recruit and retain your volunteers effectively.

2D: Mentoring Matters - Presenter: Sherry Schaefer, Chavender Coaching and Consulting
Mentorship programs provide an opportunity for individuals to learn from others’ wisdom and lived experiences so that they may better navigate the ebbs and flows of work and life. Both mentors and mentees gain from the mentorship program and this creates a deeper connection and commitment to the organization. Mentorship is a cost-effective way to maximize internal talent and avoid the hassles of high turnover in staffing resources. It's a strategy that high level organizations, both in profit and not for profit sectors, use to their advantage. If you are still ‘hoping’ to build a mentoring program for your organization, no matter the size, then this session is one you don’t want to miss. 

3A: Making Your Non-Profit More Diverse and Inclusive - Presenter: Stephen Wright, GEDI Hub
Learn to create environments where everyone feels valued and respected! Understand the power of language in fostering inclusion for people of diverse cultures and explore how our words impact others. Learn strategies to ensure how the language we use can promote diversity in the non-profit community.

3B: Challenges of Governance - When Things Don't Go Well - Presenter: Mike Gorgan, IntegralOrg
"Boards are a unique and curious leadership structure." Governing a nonprofit can be a remarkably rewarding experience. It can also at times, be a challenge. In this session, we will unpack the roles and responsibilities of board directors, the principles of governance and the common governance issues nonprofits face.

3C: Creative and Unique Fundraising Events - Presenter: Sherry Schaefer, Chavender Coaching and Consulting
The list of fundraising events out there is never-ending so it is critical to look at your event thinking outside the box, and leaning into the participant experience. This presentation will guide you through a process to creatively map out a unique event and look for partners and sponsors that will eagerly jump on board to support something with a distinctive VIP feel to it. Participants can bring ideas forward for case-study review of what turns an average event into an extraordinary, must attend!

3D: To Meet or Not to Meet? That is the Question!  Presenter: Debbie Hagman, Government of Alberta Arts, Culture, and Status of Women Community Engagement Branch
Running an effective meeting, trying to keep everyone engaged and on task can seem daunting to some but with a few rules and tools it can be done, including running the dreaded AGM (Annual General Meeting). Attend this session to learn some tips to help you manage these events!

 4A: Marketing for Non-Profits: How to Make the Most out of Your Marketing Budget - Presenter: Brittini Hostyn, Fox & Forth
Catch their attention! Brittani will guide you through building your brand message and why having clarity about that is important. Learn tips and trips to maximize free features to engage your audience while optimizing budget-friendly community building activities. Mastering the art of reciprocity is a tremendous skill to learn!

4B: Intro to Strategic Alliances - Presenter: Mike Gorgan, IntegralOrg
While at times it is best for organizations to work independently, other times it is wise to explore strategic alliances. Given the increasing complexity of the nonprofit sector, many organizations are looking for formal strategic alliances. From program collaboration right up to full integration of organizations through mergers and amalgamations, folks are coming together to continue making an impact. In this session, we will consider the continuum of strategic alliances and what option best serves your organization's goals. Join us to review key steps and considerations in the strategic alliance process.

4C: Working in Partnership: Recipes for Success - Presenter: Marissa MacIsaac, Government of Alberta Arts, Culture, and Status of Women Community Engagement Branch
Working in partnership sounds great in theory, but what does a successful partnership look like in practice? In this session you will learn tips on how to identify potential partners, define your desired partnership, and develop a draft partnership agreement to benefit the mission of your organization.  

4D: Navigating the Financial Landscape: Banking and Lending Options Tailored for Non-Profits - Presenter: John Evans & Loretta, Machiocha ATB Financial  
Elevate your non-profit's financial management with our comprehensive "Banking for Non-Profits" session. Discover essential strategies for online banking, e-transfers, investment planning, and navigating the unique banking needs of your organization. Gain insights from industry experts to minimize fees, mitigate fraud risks, and optimize your non-profit's financial health. 

Yes! Snacks, lunch and beverages will be provided. Please bring a refillable water bottle.

Individual registration is required through our online system.

Contact us to be added to a waitlist. If there is space in September, we will be in touch!

Subsidy is available for Tri Region non-profit groups, please email your request.