Dec 1, 2017 at Luther College from 1-3 p.m.
This session will explore board performance challenges and the efficacy of a management practice that empirical research has shown helps boards achieve higher levels of performance. Presented by Dr. Yvonne Harrison, Associate Professor and Director of VSSN at Luther College at the U of R. Details & Registration.

The Certificate in Nonprofit Sector Leadership & Innovation (NSLI), jointly offered by the Faculty of Arts, CCE and Luther College at the U of R, is designed for practitioners and students preparing for careers in the nonprofit sector. The 5-course certificate can be taken by anyone in the wider community or by any student in any program. Find information on the three courses offered this winter here.

The Community Initiatives Fund is inviting applications from individuals throughout SK who are interested in serving on one of their four Adjudication Committees. These Committees are responsible for reviewing applications and making grant recommendations to the CIF Board of Directors. To apply, send your application to mleisle@cifsask.org by Dec 1, 2017. Details & Application. 

Research Study on the Leadership of Nonprofit Boards. The Alliance’s Governance Affinity Group is looking for current nonprofit board chairs, vice chairs, other officers and committee chairs to complete this 15-minute survey. Participants who complete the survey will receive a copy of the report. Please distribute this widely to your board, your clients, or others that are serving in these roles. Read more.

Standards Program Webinar. In this regularly hosted webinar, Standards Program staff will share information about the Standards Program. They will talk about the benefits of becoming accredited, and detail how the peer review process works for applicants. The next session will be held November 15th. The Standards Reference Guide is a key resource for organizations preparing to become accredited. Beyond that, it is an invaluable tool to support all Canadian charities and nonprofits improve their practices through self-directed online study. 

Beyond the Application: Attracting, Motivating and Retaining Volunteers in Today’s Landscape. The competition to attract devoted, well-connected and passionate volunteers is fierce. Over the past 10 years, charities have searched for ways to secure the time, commitment and connections of key volunteers. Patti Lauzon, Director of Alumni Affairs and Donor Communications, University of Windsor shares 10 tips to bring a volunteer program out of the dark ages and into the light. Read more. 

Leading our Future: Leadership Competencies in Ontario's nonprofit sector. Nonprofits are operating in an increasingly uncertain environment. How can the nonprofit sector continue to thrive in such disruptive times? New research from the Ontario Nonprofit Network identifies key competencies - the knowledge, skills, capabilities and attributes nonprofit leaders need to respond to these pressures and opportunities in the coming decades. Read more.

Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement (CCVI) 2017. Volunteer Canada created the CCVI to support organizations that engage volunteers. The CCVI is a guide for involving volunteers in all levels of an organization. This includes volunteers working in leadership, direct service and virtual roles. Putting the Code into Action is a new resource designed to help organizations implement each of the CCVI standards of practice.