Workshops
Upcoming Events
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September 26, 2023
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Board Basics 101 (in-person) is a foundational workshop that teaches you everything you’ll need to know to get started in your new role as a board member! First, you’ll learn broad roles and responsibilities and how to identify whether your organization is a charity or non-profit. Then, we’ll look at how these distinctions affect operations (more…)
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September 28, 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Board Basics 101 is a foundational workshop that teaches you everything you’ll need to know to get started in your new role as a board member! First, you’ll learn broad roles and responsibilities and how to identify whether your organization is a charity or non-profit. Then, we’ll look at how these distinctions affect operations and (more…)
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October 4, 2023
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for a peer learning opportunity presented by Riverbend Community Association, with key learnings around a recent capital build at their centre. We’ll share a practical walkthrough of tips and resources available throughout all project phases of a capital build: initiation, fund development, construction and monitoring, project closing and of course, celebration! Learn how (more…)
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October 5, 2023
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join the Federation of Calgary Communities, Green Calgary and ENMAX to learn tips and tricks on how to increase energy efficiency in your home! Not only that, but you’ll receive an energy-efficient gift pack worth $100! Workshop time: 7:00 p.m. on October 5 Workshop location: Penbrooke Meadows Community Association, 6100 Penbrooke Dr SE, Calgary (more…)
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October 12, 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
What is a Plan Document? Is it architecture? Planning Documents are somewhat complex. Join the Federation’s Planners to learn some tips and tricks about Architecture Plans. (more…)
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October 17, 2023
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Join us for an important “Info 101” panel discussion on the rules and regulations for the use of facility kitchens, with important distinctions for both commercial and non-commercial kitchen use. We will be joined by a guest panel addressing standards and compliance, with key presentations from the Calgary Fire Department (building code, risk and safety) (more…)
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October 18, 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Are you a President looking to chat with other Presidents? A Treasurer looking for tips from other Treasurers? A Staff person with questions for other Staff? Our team is opening a “drop-in” Zoom call on the third Wednesday of each month, 12-1 p.m., from September 20, 2023, to June 19, 2024, with breakout rooms for (more…)
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October 18, 2023
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Have you ever tried to understand how planning and development occur within the City? This workshop starts with the absolute basics to help you understand planning policies and how decisions are made at the City level. Join us in turning the complex and mundane into the simple and exciting! Participants will leave feeling like an expert (more…)
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October 21, 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for this unique session of learning into Indigenous planning and placemaking through the examination of Medicine Hill. During this half-day session, we will learn from place and explore the significance of this area in Calgary and the broader territory it situates within alongside several special guests. The focus of the session will centre (more…)
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November 7, 2023
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Many boards face the challenge of understanding and interpreting their bylaws and how policies and procedures can be used to strengthen their means of governing a not-for-profit. Join us for a discussion about bylaw standards required by the Province of Alberta, common (and optional) practices that are in place, how to pursue bylaw amendments and (more…)
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