Workshops

Our 2023 - 2024

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  •  November 9, 2023
     12:00 pm - 1:00 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.  For those who missed the chance to register or attend our full-length, in-person workshop, join us for a condensed version of Bylaws, Policies & Procedures, online. “In Case (more…)


  •  November 15, 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…)


  •  November 16, 2023
     12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Join us to learn about Communal, an all-in-one community software solution designed for community associations and community-focused organizations to efficiently manage memberships, programs, events, volunteers, donations, communications, and facility rentals in one centralized platform. Discover how 60 other associations in the city leverage Communal to boost their memberships by providing enhanced community benefits, including pickleball (more…)


  •  November 18, 2023
     9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Do you want to be educated on what urban planning means in Calgary? Join our program Partners In Planning! In partnership with the City and our Urban Planners at the Federation, we teach the large world of planning in digestible topics. See more details on our website calendar! (more…)


  •  November 28, 2023
     12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Community buildings come in all shapes and sizes, with various types of rooms available for rent to help the nonprofit generate revenue and take advantage of great community space. However, in our post-pandemic world, many facilities have struggled to get renters back in through the door. Join us for a roundtable discussion on generating more (more…)


  •  November 29, 2023
     7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Learning how to read and understand financial statements is vital for any board member. Our Demystifying Financial Statements workshop will help you understand financial statements. First, we’ll explain the elements of an audited financial statement. Then, we’ll dive into the two most important statements a board should be discussing monthly. (more…)


  •  December 13, 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…)


  •  December 13, 2023
     7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Non-profits and charities manage different types of funds, one of which are the funds received from grants. It is important to understand the grant reward responsibilities from an accounting perspective to ensure that you are meeting the accounting standards, allowing you to accurately report grant funds to Revenue Canada, Service Alberta and your grant funders (more…)


  •  January 17, 2024
     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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