Alberta Board Members Essentials - Board Member Training

The Alberta Board Member Essentials Program (ABME) was built by Albertans for Albertans, and is designed to support the growth of new and developing board members.

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

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

For developing board members, ABME supports your growth in understanding nonprofits – not just from the lens of your organization, but also how you and your organization play a role in the larger social sector ecosystem.

The full program consists of three online courses and two half-day in-person sessions. Online sessions take approximately 3 hours each to be completed on the student's own time.

Registration for the program will remain until January 10, 2019, or until filled. Students but will be responsible for completing Parts 1 and 2 prior to the in-person training on January 19, 2019.

Please note: Space is limited. Register early.

Course Schedule

Part 1: Overview of the Alberta Non-profit Sector (Online Learning)

• Materials will be made available on December 3, 2018 at 12:00pm
• Must be completed before Part 3 workshop on January 19, 2019

Part 2: Board Member Fundamentals (Online Learning)

• Materials will be made available on December 3, 2018 at 12:00pm
• Must be completed before Part 3 workshop on January 19, 2019

Part 3: Working as a Sum of the Parts (In-Person Learning)

• Saturday, January 19, 2019 from 8:30am - 12:30pm
• Location: Igloo Room - Commonwealth Stadium

Part 4: Understanding Financial Matters (Online Learning)

• Materials will be made available on January 19, 2019 at 12:00pm.
• Must be completed before Part 5 workshop on March 16, 2019.

Part 5: Strategic Board Leadership (In-Person Learning)

• Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 8:30am - 12:30pm
• Location: Igloo Room - Commonwealth Stadium

This program is made possible through the support of

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