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Board Development Opportunities
Important Sector Information
Workshop & Events
Monthly Celebrations

 We want to celebrate with you! Send your organization's accomplishments to outreach@volunteerlethbridge.com and we will highlight it in our next Non-Profit Builder!

Alberta Board Member Essentials Fall 2022


SAVE THE DATE - OCTOBER 14 & 15 for the next ABME board development training!
Online live session is on October 5th from 12 - 1 pm. 

ABME is a multi-part training program that combines online learning with live workshops to give new and developing board members the tools to successfully serve on a non-profit board.

ABME helps build the foundational layer of learning in order to be an effective board member. 

ABME supports your growth in understanding non-profits – not just from the lens of your organization but how you and your organization play a role in the larger social sector ecosystem.

Registration and more info to follow. For more events like this, check out this website: https://ecvo.wildapricot.org/events

 

Important Sector Information

Community Initiatives Program

The Community Initiatives Program (CIP) provides funding for organizations that create opportunities for Albertans to engage with and help develop their communities.

CIP outcomes are to:

  • strengthen leadership and organizational capacity of community organizations
  • support community-driven goals that have a public benefit

Funding streams

CIP has 3 distinct funding streams:

  • Project-Based
  • Operating
  • Major Cultural and Sport Events
Learn more here

NATIONAL ANTI-RACISM FUND (EVENT SPONSORSHIPS)

The CRRF encourages organizations to apply to the National Anti-Racism Fund if they are coordinating events that align with one or more key themes and achieve one or more of the expected results. 

  1. Systemic racial barriers: Reducing barriers to inclusion by addressing systemic racism in education, healthcare, the justice system, public services, employment, and public life.
  2. Research and education: Promoting and increasing availability and accessibility of data, evidence, and community insights on race relations in Canada.
  3. Public awareness: Informing public policies by highlighting systemic and institutional barriers. 
  4. Cultural and intercultural community building: Creating cross-cultural opportunities through discussions and dialogue on race, religion, building awareness, and collaborations.  

 

In addition, projects or events should be designed to achieve one or more of the following results:

  • Increase public awareness of public policy issues related to race relations, anti-racism, or anti-hate nationally, regionally, or in local communities;
  • Increase public awareness of Canada's cultural diversity;
  • Increase awareness of factors such as race, culture, ethnicity, or religion that may be hindering full participation of the entire Canadian population in society and the economy; 
  • Increase knowledge and capacity within communities to address racism and discrimination.
For more info click here!

My Two Cents - 2023-26 Operating Budget

Later this fall, City Council will set a new four-year operating budget and before making important decisions on how to grow and build Lethbridge, they want to hear what’s most important to residents.

From August 17 to September 9, Lethbridge residents can give their two cents on how they would like to see the City budget spent. By visiting www.getinvolvedlethbridge.ca/mytwocents, participants can build their very own City operating budget and see how their spending priorities will impact property taxes. This information will be gathered and reported back to Council prior to budget deliberations.

“Setting the budget is one of the most important things City Council will do,” says Deputy Mayor, Jenn Schmidt-Rempel. “That’s why it’s so important to engage with as many residents as we can. This information will give us a good sense of what the overall community priorities are so we can use that to make our decisions.”

Read more here

Workshops & Events


 

Non-profit leadership training

Thriving Non-Profits gives your organization the knowledge and tools required to shift from scarcity to abundance by advancing revenue diversification strategies that build financial resiliencies and increase community impact.

Seven online learning modules accompanied by virtual workshop sessions and seven hours of expert coaching support. Each module integrates the real-world experience of non-profit leaders who understand the complexities of impact sector organizations.
 

MODULE 1: CULTURE OF MONEY
MODULE 2: TRADITIONAL STRATEGIES
MODULE 3: FEE FOR SERVICE
MODULE 4: SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
MODULE 5: ASSETS
MODULE 6: PARTNERSHIPS
MODULE 7: LEVERAGE
Find out more here!

ABNN Webinar: Attracting & Retaining Nonprofit Talent with a Group Retirement Plan


Wednesday, September 14, 2022 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Zoom 

The uncertainty and hardship of the past two years have taken a toll on employees of nonprofit organizations. On top of the mental health challenges faced by many Canadian workers, the cost of living is going up – putting more pressure on employees’ well-being. And like many leaders in the sector, you may be struggling to attract and retain talent and keep them engaged. In the past, employers have seen group retirement plans as a nice-to-have benefit. But the pandemic has changed that.

Join ABNN and Common Good in this webinar to find out why a group retirement plan can help your nonprofit address recruiting and retention challenges and provide employees with greater long-term financial security. In this webinar, you’ll learn why retirement benefits have become a priority for employees and job-seekers, and how much value a good workplace retirement plan creates for employees.

You’ll also learn about the Common Good Plan, a modern TFSA and RRSP plan designed for the nonprofit sector. Common Good can help your employees’ retirement savings go 2-3x further. Now is the time to support your employees by investing in their future.

 
Register for the Webinar here

PLAN-TO-PROTECT

Abuse prevention and protection to organizations serving the vulnerable sector.
Equip your organization with extensive abuse prevention training, tools, and support to ensure that children, youth, those with disabilities, and vulnerable adults are all protected.

For inquiries and registration connect with Volunteer Lethbridge
Phone: 403-332-4320
Email: Office@VolunteerLethbridge.com

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Purpose-Centred Leadership for Thriving in Community


This program is designed for you to gain new knowledge by exploring your personality style and the dynamics of personal style in the workplace. 

Become the most effective leader in your organization and community. Together we will explore:

  • Team dynamics
  • Communication
  • Conflict; Using differences constructively
  • Change readiness and management
  • Systems awareness

The program includes personal exploration, and group activities to practice new knowledge and skills, one-to-one coaching, and reflective learning through both instruction and peer-to-peer support.

This program is eligible for Canada Alberta Jobs Grant which reimburses applicants/employers for 2/3 of the fee!

Bonus: 
Volunteer Lethbridge members at the time of program registration are eligible to receive a $100 credit on the 2023 VL membership renewal!

Register here

Monthly Celebrations

 NATIONAL NONROFIT DAY
August 17, 2022

 
Somewhere a volunteer reads to school children. At the same time, a patient receives steady medication. A lawyer provides legal services for low-income individuals. A lost soul’s life is remembered with dignity, thanks to a nonprofit funeral home. Elsewhere, a first-time homebuyer moves into his own home. National Nonprofit Day reminds us that each of these scenes is possible thanks to the nonprofit sector. It’s the result of the work performed by capable people and organizations.
Through nonprofits, awareness, research, and aid reach the people who need it most. Nonprofits also generate tremendous benefits to their surrounding communities and the broader world.

Let's celebrate our non-profit organizations! Thank you for being awesome!
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