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  • Answering Your Questions: Legal Edition

    • June 06, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    • 20
    Register

    Now is your chance to have your questions answered on all things legal from guest experts!


    Join Miller Thomson's Social Impact Group partner Natasha Smith and associate Kristina Roberts for Answering Your Questions: Legal Edition. Over the course of this 60-minute session, they will shed light on your legal-related challenges and questions. Expect to ask your questions live, engage in conversation and learn from the queries of others.  

    Whether advising on tax compliance strategies and structures for charities and non-profits operating across multiple jurisdictions, helping to secure and structure mission-related investments, or restructuring charities and non-profits to generate revenue from innovative sources, they have the specialized knowledge and experience needed to help you achieve sustainable long-term advantage. They advise on a full range of non-profit matters.

    Answering Your Questions is a live Q&A series. Come prepared with your questions and we will do our best to get to everyone. Watch for additional sessions and dates on our Ask Your Questions events page.

    Space is limited. Registration is required.

    ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

    Natasha Smith is a partner in the Social Impact Group, with a practice dedicated to providing practical legal advice to charities and non-profits, exclusively. In an effort to ensure that these organizations achieve their missions and mandates successfully, Natasha assists these entities with a variety of matters including corporate governance and tax compliance.

    Natasha's practice focuses on helping her clients to determine the best structure for their organization and to navigate the complex regulatory environment in which they operate. Specifically, she provides tailored advice on various issues including incorporation and charitable registration, operating in foreign jurisdictions, structuring complex gift agreements, reporting, and general compliance under legislation governing the voluntary sector. Natasha has experience structuring merger and asset-transfer transactions between non-share capital corporations, advising on social enterprise and social finance ventures, and facilitating corporate re-organizations.

    Kristina Roberts is passionate about helping build impactful and sustainable social purpose organizations. She works to understand the needs of her clients from a holistic perspective. Kristina strives to provide valuable legal advice that is practical and accessible.

    Kristina is a member of the Social Impact group at Miller Thomson. She provides general advice to charities, non-profits, and social enterprises. She has a particular interest in developing innovative structures for social enterprises.

    This session was made possible with the support of:


    ECVO reserves the right to cancel the event or registration. In the event of a cancellation, registrants will be notified and a refund will be issued.

    CONTACT US

    If you have any questions regarding this program, please email us at governance@ecvo.ca.

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  • Social Media Workshop - how to and best practices

    • June 13, 2023
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • ECVO Training Room - Bonnie Doon Professional Centre, 8330 82 Ave NW Suite 258, Edmonton, AB T6C 4E3
    • 15
    Register

    How to and best practices in social media.



    When done well, social media helps non-profits recruit volunteers, increase their brand reputation, and bring in donor dollars.

    • 20% of donors have made a donation through Facebook’s fundraising tools.
    • On average, 57% of traffic to fundraising campaign websites comes from social media posts.
    • 1/3 of mobile donation traffic on Giving Tuesday comes from Facebook.
    • 84% of Facebook users share posts to show their support for a cause and highlight issues that are important to them.

    In this 2.5-hour workshop you will discover:

    • How organizations can best use social media to tell stories about their brand.
    • How to communicate your organization’s message via photos, videos and posts.
    • How to ensure social media continuity, even if staff or volunteers change.
    • How to schedule posts.
    • Options for fundraising on social media.
    • Audience segmentation - which social media platforms reach which audiences.
    • This workshop will also include a basic component on how to post to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok as a brand.

    Space is limited. Registration is required.

    Registration deadline: Monday, June 12, 2023.

    Tech requirements of participants: A working computer or tablet with the ability to connect to Zoom as well as a working microphone and speakers in order to participate in the Q & A.

    ABOUT THE PRESENTERS

    Leila Daoud has more than 15 years of experience in communications. She is a media relations, crisis management, and brand reputation specialist who has conducted more than 1800 interviews and crafted more than 1000 news releases. 

    COST

    • ECVO Members: $35
    • Non-members: $50

    If you would like to arrange for an offline payment, please email leila@ecvo.ca.

    REFUND POLICY

    A full refund can be issued no later than 7 days prior to the event. To request a refund, please email leila@ecvo.ca.

    ECVO reserves the right to cancel the event or registration. In the event of a cancellation, registrants will be notified and a refund will be issued.

    CONTACT US

    If you have any questions regarding this program, please email us at leila@ecvo.ca.

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  • Answering Your Questions: Communications Edition

    • June 15, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    • 15
    Register

    Don't miss your opportunity to have all things communications answered by our expert!



    Having trouble getting the message out? Worried about contacting the media? Need some help deciding on your communications strategy or tactics? Need an opinion on graphic design? This is the session for you! ECVO Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing, Leila Daoud, is here to answer your communications questions during this 1-hour session! Come prepared to ask your questions in real time and learn from the challenges and opportunities discussed by other participants.

    Answering Your Questions is a live series and will not be recorded. Watch for further dates on our events page.

    If you would like to arrange for an offline payment, please email leila@ecvo.ca.

    ABOUT THE SPEAKER

    Leila Daoud has more than 15 years of experience in communications. She is a media relations, crisis management, and brand reputation specialist who has conducted more than 1800 interviews and crafted more than 1000 news releases. 

    REFUND POLICY

    To request a refund, please email leila@ecvo.ca.

    ECVO reserves the right to cancel the event or registration. In the event of a cancellation, registrants will be notified and a refund will be issued.

    CONTACT US

    If you have any questions regarding this program, please email us at leila@ecvo.ca.

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  • Grant Writing: A 2-part Workshop Series

    • June 22, 2023
    • June 24, 2023
    • 2 sessions
    • Virtual Zoom (June 22) & Alumni Room at the Commonwealth Rec Centre - Location 11000 Stadium Rd NW (June 24)
    • 18
    Register


    Join the Ethno-Cultural Capacity Building Collaboratives first Grant Writing Workshop!


    Do you struggle with navigating grant applications and processes? Do you have questions about how to make your application stand out to the funders?

    This 2-part workshop will cover all the necessary skills and knowledge that contribute to a successful grant application.

    Some of the topics that will be covered include:

    • Program Planning
    • Grant writing tips
    • Budgeting
    • Building good and strong partnerships, and much more.

    After the workshop, you will have access to additional resources and tools as well as be invited to support sessions facilitated by various experts and capacity builders. You can bring any grant-related questions you have to the support sessions!

    WHO THIS SESSION IS FOR

    This workshop is open to all grassroots ethno-cultural organizations and community groups/leaders. Only 30 spots are available. 

    SESSIONS & LOCATIONS

    Session 1: Foundations of Grant Proposals - June 22nd @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    via Zoom

    Session 2: Practical Grant Writing Skills and Resources  - June 24th @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 
    Location: Alumni Room at the Commonwealth Rec Centre - Location 11000 Stadium Rd NW

    Registration deadline: June 16, 2023.

    COST

    This workshop is FULLY SUBSIDIZED due to funding received by the City of Edmonton and the Stollery Foundation.

    Tech requirements of participants: To participate fully on the online day, you will need a computer or tablet with a functioning webcam that will connect to Zoom. A working microphone and speakers are required.

    This event will be photographed/recorded and may be used for future social media and publication purposes.

    PARTNERS

    This workshop is brought to you by the Ethno-Cultural Capacity Building Collaborative, but has been co-developed by the following partners: 


    The aim of this Collaborative is to strengthen Edmonton’s organizational capacity building ecosystem so that grassroots ethno-cultural organizations (GEOs) can easily access organizational supports and have the tools to thrive as community-focused organizations in the city of Edmonton.

    SPONSORED BY


    CONTACT US

    If you have any questions regarding this program, please email us at karis@ecvo.ca.

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  • Bylaws Refresher

    • June 23, 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Alumni Room at the Commonwealth Rec Centre - 11000 Stadium Rd NW
    • 5
    Register

    Nobody wants to admit it, but it's inevitable. Sooner or later, your non-profit's bylaws are going to need a fresh coat of paint.

    At Bylaws Refresher, learn the latest best practices and ask the experts how you can make your bylaws fresh and future-ready in an evolving non-profit sector.

    The Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations is partnering with the Government of Alberta and Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis to deliver a bylaws session for non-profits registered under the Societies Act. Representatives from non-profits will gather for one evening to explore bylaw requirements, recommendations, and proven practices.

    WHAT TO EXPECT

    This session will be an in-depth exploration of the areas that you need to cover, key questions your board and membership need to answer, and recommendations on how to structure your bylaws to support your organization in moving forward.

    Attendees of the session will be able to ask the experts present questions directly related to their organization. 

    WHAT YOU'LL LEAVE WITH

    You will walk out of the session with a deeper knowledge of bylaws, how they are structured, key clauses that you need to include and a series of questions that you will need to explore with your organization. This will provide you with the framework to update, change, or create your next set of bylaws. You will be provided with resources, templates, and a set of proven practices to help you modify, edit, or build your next set of bylaws.

    Registration deadline: Join the waitlist!

    This session was made possible with the support of:

     

    COST

    • ECVO Members: $95
    • Non-members: $130

    If you would like to arrange for an offline payment, please email training@ecvo.ca.

    REFUND POLICY

    A full refund can be issued no later than14 days prior to the event. To request a refund, please email training@ecvo.ca.

    ECVO reserves the right to cancel the event or registration. In the event of a cancellation, registrants will be notified and a refund will be issued.

    CONTACT US

    If you have any questions feel free to email David Feldman at governance@ecvo.ca or Call 780.801.1054

    This event may be photographed/recorded and be used for future social media and publication purposes.

    A light snack will be provided. Lunch catered by participants.

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  • The Role of Interim Executive Directors in the Non-Profit Sector

    • July 11, 2023
    • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 96
    Register


    Join Ellis Katsof to learn how interim executive directors can be used in leadership transitions to support your non-profit through organizational shifts. 

    ECVO presents Ellis Katsof – Principal at the Osborne Group. With decades of experience in supporting leadership transitions in non-profits, Ellis will guide participants in this session to learn the value of transition planning and how an interim executive director can support organizational change.

    The non-profit sector is experiencing senior leadership changes, and retirements of EDs and CEOs many of whom have been in their positions for decades – this session is a perfect opportunity to learn how to use an interim executive director as part of an intentional plan in leadership transitions. This session is for senior leaders and board members who are interested in exploring what intentional leadership transition planning looks like in their organizations. Interim EDs can be a valuable tool to help stabilize organizations between leaders and can support changes to operations and management to set the next leader up for success.

    This session is for non-profit leaders and board members who are wondering:

    • What role do interim executive directors have in leadership transitions?
    • How can I prepare my organization to work with an interim executive director?

    ABOUT THE SESSION

    The session will include an educational lecture component as well as a Q & A period with our speaker.

    Attendees may wish to review ECVO's "Transforming the Non-Profit Community in Edmonton" ahead of this session. https://transformation.ecvo.ca/ as well as our Leadership Transitions five part series blog.

    Registration deadline: June 10, 2023.

    COST

    • ECVO Members  - $35
    • Non-Members - $85

    Once you have registered with payment, your confirmation email will have the Zoom link.

    Support the non-profit sector by becoming an ECVO member. Click here for more information.

    If you would like to arrange for an offline payment, please email us at rhianna@ecvo.ca.

    Tech requirements of participants: To participate fully online, you will need a computer or tablet with a functioning webcam that will connect to Zoom. A working microphone and speakers are required.

    ABOUT THE SPEAKER

    Ellis Katsof has 25 years of experience providing transformational leadership to a wide range of community service organizations including those in the mental health and addictions, youth justice, housing, low-income services, and cultural services sectors. Ellis is a thought leader on the challenges and opportunities occurring in the non-profit sector and has written a series of blogs on these changes. He currently acts as an interim executive director on short-term contracts to non-profit organizations through his role at the Osborne Group. 

    TARGET AUDIENCE

    This session is designed for senior leaders including executive directors, CEOs, board members, and senior management in the non-profit sector.

    REFUND POLICY

    Cancellation by Registrant

    No refunds will be offered.

    Cancellation by Organizer

    In the event of a cancellation of the event by the ECVO, registrants will be notified immediately via email and a full refund will be issued.

    CONTACT US

    If you have any questions regarding this program, please email us at rhianna@ecvo.ca.

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  • Communications for Fundraising Workshop

    • July 14, 2023
    • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • ECVO Training Room - Bonnie Doon Professional Centre, 8330 82 Ave NW Suite 258, Edmonton, AB T6C 4E3
    • 25
    Register

    Learn how basic communication can help you with your fundraising goals in this one-day workshop.


    Communications for Fundraising is a hands-on workshop that guides participants in crafting better communications around their organization’s fundraising needs.

    Over the course of the session, communication experts, Marliss Weber and Randy Brososky will guide you through the following:

    • Practical, plain language translations of your organizational vision, mission, and values, for the purpose of guiding effective communications.
    • Identifying the audiences for fundraising messages, and understanding their needs and values, so that communications can be empathetic, emotional, compelling, and actionable.
    • Identifying the best channels for communication with these audiences.
    • Developing organizational key messages for fundraising.
    • Developing audience-specific messages for fundraising

    PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS

    If you have the following, please bring them with you to the session:

    • Your organization’s current mission, vision, and values statements.
    • Any key messages you currently have for fundraising.

    Registration deadline: Friday, June 30, 2023.

    This event will be photographed/recorded and may be used for future social media and publication purposes.

    WHO IS THIS FOR

    This course is best suited for those who do not have a formal background in communications and/or fundraising. Those with beginner and intermediate skills may find value in the frameworks and methodologies used.

    We suggest having more than one person per organization attend, as it will be key for group work and ensure you can have focused discussions about your organization.

    This session was made possible with the support of:


    ABOUT THE PRESENTERS

    Randy Brososky has been working in the broad fields of marketing, communications and branding for more than 25 years. Informed by his early experience as an actor, writer, director and producer for theatre, film and television, Randy has been crafting stories through various forms of media that connect with people on an emotional level.

    With Parodos Communications, Randy has led dozens of comprehensive and award-winning marketing and communications projects for clients as diverse as Strathcona County, the City of Edmonton, the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, Covenant Health, EPCOR, the University of Alberta, EndPovertyEdmonton, Basic Income Alberta, the Old Strathcona Business Association, the Business Link, the 124 Street Business Association, Stony Plain Road Business Association, and the Legal Education Society of Alberta.

    Randy’s approach to communications is informed by behavioural economics, Moral Foundations Theory, and nudge marketing, as well as his experience with multimedia storytelling for diverse audiences. His experience has taught him the importance of knowing your audience and communicating your messages in their language, for persuasion and behavioural change.

    Marliss Weber is an award-winning strategist and communicator with a specialty in corporate storytelling, as well as engagement in equity-seeking spaces.

    An architect of change, Marliss has led numerous complex, issues-driven and change-making projects, with a special focus on community-building, engagement and social justice. She’s been a principal communications strategist for Women’s Initiative Edmonton, It’s Time Edmonton (the City of Edmonton’s Gender-Based Violence Prevention Initiative), Basic Income Alberta, the Edmonton Local Immigration Partnership, EndPovertyEdmonton, the Edmonton Refugee Health Coalition, among numerous other projects. Marliss engages deeply with all sectors of the public on fraught and challenging topics, including sexual and domestic violence prevention, gender equity, income equity and racism.

    Marliss is the recipient of an IABC Capital Award for communications strategy, and holds a Master of Arts in Communications and Technology from the University of Alberta, as well as a smattering of other arts-based degrees and diplomas.

    COST

    • ECVO Members: $299
    • Non-members: $335
    *This workshop is offered as a bundle with our on-demand self-guided course: “Building a Foundational Communications Strategy: A Step-by-Step Guide." You will receive access to the course after the workshop.

    If you would like to arrange for an offline payment, please email karis@ecvo.ca.

    REFUND POLICY

    A partial refund (50%) can be issued no later than 21 days before the event. No refund is offered within 21 days of the event.  To request a refund, please email karis@ecvo.ca.

    ECVO reserves the right to cancel the event or registration. In the event of a cancellation, registrants will be notified and a refund will be issued.

    CONTACT US

    If you have any questions regarding this program, please email us at karis@ecvo.ca.

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  • Answering Your Questions: Governance Edition

    • July 27, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    • 40

    Sometimes you just want to ask an expert directly. Pull up a chair and we'll answer your questions on all things governance.

    Join ECVO's Director of Learning and Development, David Feldman for Answering Your Questions: Governance Edition. Over this 60-minute session, David will shed light on your governance-related challenges and questions. Expect to ask your questions live, engage in conversation and learn from the queries of others.

    Answering Your Questions is a live series and will not be recorded. Watch for further dates on our events page.

    If you would like to arrange for an offline payment, please email governance@ecvo.ca.

    ABOUT THE SPEAKER

    David Feldman is the Director of Learning and Development at the Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations. His expertise focuses on progressive governance and leadership development in the non-profit sector in Edmonton and Alberta. David holds a B.Sc. in Mathematical Sciences and an M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, with PMP (Project Management Professional) and Q. Med (Qualified Mediator) designations. His Master's Thesis explored collective cognition of interdisciplinary teams.

    REFUND POLICY

    To request a refund, please email governance@ecvo.ca.

    ECVO reserves the right to cancel the event or registration. In the event of a cancellation, registrants will be notified and a refund will be issued.

    CONTACT US

    If you have any questions regarding this program, please email us at governance@ecvo.ca.

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  • Answering Your Questions: Legal Edition

    • September 05, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    • 20

    Now is your chance to have your questions answered on all things legal from guest experts!


    Join Miller Thomson's Social Impact Group partner Natasha Smith and associate Kristina Roberts for Answering Your Questions: Legal Edition. Over the course of this 60-minute session, they will shed light on your legal-related challenges and questions. Expect to ask your questions live, engage in conversation and learn from the queries of others.  

    Whether advising on tax compliance strategies and structures for charities and non-profits operating across multiple jurisdictions, helping to secure and structure mission-related investments, or restructuring charities and non-profits to generate revenue from innovative sources, they have the specialized knowledge and experience needed to help you achieve sustainable long-term advantage. They advise on a full range of non-profit matters.

    Answering Your Questions is a live Q&A series. Come prepared with your questions and we will do our best to get to everyone. Watch for additional sessions and dates on our Ask Your Questions events page.

    Space is limited. Registration is required.

    ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

    Natasha Smith is a partner in the Social Impact Group, with a practice dedicated to providing practical legal advice to charities and non-profits, exclusively. In an effort to ensure that these organizations achieve their missions and mandates successfully, Natasha assists these entities with a variety of matters including corporate governance and tax compliance.

    Natasha's practice focuses on helping her clients to determine the best structure for their organization and to navigate the complex regulatory environment in which they operate. Specifically, she provides tailored advice on various issues including incorporation and charitable registration, operating in foreign jurisdictions, structuring complex gift agreements, reporting, and general compliance under legislation governing the voluntary sector. Natasha has experience structuring merger and asset-transfer transactions between non-share capital corporations, advising on social enterprise and social finance ventures, and facilitating corporate re-organizations.

    Kristina Roberts is passionate about helping build impactful and sustainable social purpose organizations. She works to understand the needs of her clients from a holistic perspective. Kristina strives to provide valuable legal advice that is practical and accessible.

    Kristina is a member of the Social Impact group at Miller Thomson. She provides general advice to charities, non-profits, and social enterprises. She has a particular interest in developing innovative structures for social enterprises.

    This session was made possible with the support of:


    ECVO reserves the right to cancel the event or registration. In the event of a cancellation, registrants will be notified and a refund will be issued.

    CONTACT US

    If you have any questions regarding this program, please email us at governance@ecvo.ca.

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  • Eval Lab: Strategic Learning for Improved Decision-Making

    • September 13, 2023
    • (In-person) University of Alberta - ECHA, 4-036/4-036A & (online) Zoom
    • 0
    Join waitlist


    Do you want to know more about how strategic learning can benefit your organization? Pieter de Vos will help you explore this topic over 21 instructional hours.

    ** PLEASE NOTE that this date is a PLACEHOLDER. This program has been POSTPONED, and a new date will be updated soon; in the meantime, a waitlist is in place. **

    Nonprofits are facing increasing complexity and uncertainty in their operating environments, which has strained the adaptive capacity of many organizations. In this context, the ability to think strategically, to make sense of shifting conditions, and to assess what is working and not working is vital for resilience and adaptability.

    Concepts such as “strategic learning” have emerged to integrate evaluative thinking into the work of nonprofits for improved learning and decision-making. But how does strategic learning work in practice, and how can it facilitate learning and adaptation in nonprofit organizations and collaboratives?

    Over 21 instructional hours, Eval Lab participants will explore strategic learning (and related concepts) within a flexible co-learning environment, with opportunities to test them in your day-to-day work. This course takes a blended learning model, with registrants participating in online, pre-recorded learning and live sessions (over Zoom).

    Pieter de Vos is a consultant, facilitator, and engaged academic. He has facilitated over 400 projects with community-based organizations in Canada and abroad. His assignments have ranged from leading strategy sessions with executive teams throughout the provincial government; to stewarding human-centred design labs to prototype social innovations; to leading large-scale public participation processes on topics such as the opioid epidemic, suicide prevention, human rights, and affordable housing. As a former community organizer, he believes in the power of citizens to create positive change.

    Pieter has a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Alberta as well as a MSc in Public Health. His previous research focused on using narrative and visual methods to explore community understandings of home and belonging in an informal settlement in South Africa.

    This session was made possible with the support of:

    The virtual sessions will be recorded and may be used for further educational purposes. Participants will receive a copy of the recording.

    For more information about Eval Lab, please visit https://www.evallab.ca/.

    SESSIONS & LOCATIONS

    PLEASE NOTE - This session of Eval Lab has been postponed.

    Session 1 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (In-person) University of Alberta - ECHA, 4-036/4-036A

    Session 2, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Zoom) 

    Session 8 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (In-person) University of Alberta - ECHA, 4-036/4-036A

    Registration deadline: TBD

    COST

    • ECVO Members  - $410
    • Group of 3 Team Members (ECVO Members) - $1,080 *Organizations who register three team members for this event receive a discount of $50 per participant!
    • Non-members - $590

    Once you have registered with payment, your confirmation email will have the link to the pre-questionnaire survey you must complete before being entirely accepted into the program.

    If you would like to arrange for an offline payment, please email us at training@ecvo.ca.

    This may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant: https://www.alberta.ca/canada-alberta-job-grant.aspx

    Tech requirements of participants: To participate fully on the online days, you will need a computer or tablet with a functioning webcam that will connect to Zoom. A working microphone and speakers are required.

    ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

    Pieter de Vos has enriched his practice by using digital storytelling and arts-based methods to enhance dialogue and collective action on challenges such as homelessness, HIV/AIDS, and social justice. He has facilitated workshops using these methods in Kenya, Sweden, Tanzania, Pakistan, Haiti, and the USA. Outputs from his work can be found at www.pieterdevos.ca.

    REFUND POLICY

    Cancellation by Registrant

    A partial refund (50%) can be issued for cancellations made by TBD. After TBD, no refunds will be offered. To request a cancellation, please email training@ecvo.ca with the subject line "Eval Lab."

    Cancellation by Organizer

    In the event of a cancellation of the event by the ECVO, registrants will be notified immediately via email and a full refund will be issued.

    CONTACT US

    If you have any questions regarding this program, please email us at training@ecvo.ca.

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  • Answering Your Questions: Governance Edition

    • September 28, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    • 40

    Sometimes you just want to ask an expert directly. Pull up a chair and we'll answer your questions on all things governance.

    Join ECVO's Director of Learning and Development, David Feldman for Answering Your Questions: Governance Edition. Over this 60-minute session, David will shed light on your governance-related challenges and questions. Expect to ask your questions live, engage in conversation and learn from the queries of others.

    Answering Your Questions is a live series and will not be recorded. Watch for further dates on our events page.

    If you would like to arrange for an offline payment, please email governance@ecvo.ca.

    ABOUT THE SPEAKER

    David Feldman is the Director of Learning and Development at the Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations. His expertise focuses on progressive governance and leadership development in the non-profit sector in Edmonton and Alberta. David holds a B.Sc. in Mathematical Sciences and an M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, with PMP (Project Management Professional) and Q. Med (Qualified Mediator) designations. His Master's Thesis explored collective cognition of interdisciplinary teams.

    REFUND POLICY

    To request a refund, please email governance@ecvo.ca.

    ECVO reserves the right to cancel the event or registration. In the event of a cancellation, registrants will be notified and a refund will be issued.

    CONTACT US

    If you have any questions regarding this program, please email us at governance@ecvo.ca.

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  • Answering Your Questions: Auditor Edition

    • October 17, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    • 18
    Register

    Now is your chance to have your audit-related questions answered by our guest experts!


    Join Rae-Lee Doll, CPA and Stacy Gibbons, CPA, from RSM Canada for Answering Your Questions: Auditor Edition. Over this 60-minute session, they will shed light on your audit related challenges and questions. Expect to ask your questions live, engage in conversation and learn from the queries of others.

    Nonprofit organizations face special challenges in running their operations. Even a small error in regulatory or compliance requirements can be costly. Fundraising is often volatile, and internal resources may not always have the skillsets to help the organization deliver on its mission.

    At RSM, we bring a wealth of experience and industry-specific knowledge to help solve your organization’s complex issues, including a full range of audit, tax and consulting services. Our professional team provides strategic guidance to optimize technology investments and protect your organization against internal and external threats. We’ll also help develop financial strategies and efficiencies to make the most of grants and donor dollars. We’re committed to giving back to our local communities by supporting a range of charitable causes and volunteer organizations.

    Answering Your Questions is a live Q&A series, there are no predetermined topics, and they will not be recorded. Please come with your questions. We do our best to get to everyone.

    Space is limited. Registration is required.

    ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

    Rae-Lee Doll, CPA is an Assurance Senior Manager with RSM Canada. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant with highly developed Not-for-Profit operational understanding. 

    In her current role, Rae-Lee manages a multitude of clients and engagements, focusing on client relationships and financial statement standards in the not-for-profit sector. She has chosen to specialize in the not-for-profit space and therefore her entire client base consists of not-for-profit entities ranging in size and mission. This includes experiences with compliance and specified audit procedures related to grant agreements and funding.

    Stacy Gibbons, CPA is an Audit Senior Manager with RSM Canada. She focuses primarily in the not-for-profit sector, working with charitable foundations, associations, professional and educational organizations, and charities serving the less fortunate. 

    Stacy delivers excellent client service by providing advice and consultation regarding complex accounting and tax matters, assists engagement teams in audit matters, and is responsible for helping to ensure that reports issued by the firm comply with professional standards. 

    Both speakers are Chartered Professional Accountants with highly developed Not-for-Profit operational understanding. 

    This session was made possible with the support of:


    ECVO reserves the right to cancel the event or registration. In the event of a cancellation, registrants will be notified and a refund will be issued.

    CONTACT US

    If you have any questions regarding this program, please email us at training@ecvo.ca.

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  • Answering Your Questions: Governance Edition

    • November 23, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    • 40

    Sometimes you just want to ask an expert directly. Pull up a chair and we'll answer your questions on all things governance.

    Join ECVO's Director of Learning and Development, David Feldman for Answering Your Questions: Governance Edition. Over this 60-minute session, David will shed light on your governance-related challenges and questions. Expect to ask your questions live, engage in conversation and learn from the queries of others.

    Answering Your Questions is a live series and will not be recorded. Watch for further dates on our events page.

    If you would like to arrange for an offline payment, please email governance@ecvo.ca.

    ABOUT THE SPEAKER

    David Feldman is the Director of Learning and Development at the Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations. His expertise focuses on progressive governance and leadership development in the non-profit sector in Edmonton and Alberta. David holds a B.Sc. in Mathematical Sciences and an M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, with PMP (Project Management Professional) and Q. Med (Qualified Mediator) designations. His Master's Thesis explored collective cognition of interdisciplinary teams.

    REFUND POLICY

    To request a refund, please email governance@ecvo.ca.

    ECVO reserves the right to cancel the event or registration. In the event of a cancellation, registrants will be notified and a refund will be issued.

    CONTACT US

    If you have any questions regarding this program, please email us at governance@ecvo.ca.

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  • Answering Your Questions: Legal Edition

    • December 05, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Microsoft Teams
    • 20

    Now is your chance to have your questions answered on all things legal from guest experts!


    Join Miller Thomson's Social Impact Group partner Natasha Smith and associate Kristina Roberts for Answering Your Questions: Legal Edition. Over the course of this 60-minute session, they will shed light on your legal-related challenges and questions. Expect to ask your questions live, engage in conversation and learn from the queries of others.  

    Whether advising on tax compliance strategies and structures for charities and non-profits operating across multiple jurisdictions, helping to secure and structure mission-related investments, or restructuring charities and non-profits to generate revenue from innovative sources, they have the specialized knowledge and experience needed to help you achieve sustainable long-term advantage. They advise on a full range of non-profit matters.

    Answering Your Questions is a live Q&A series. Come prepared with your questions and we will do our best to get to everyone. Watch for additional sessions and dates on our Ask Your Questions events page.

    Space is limited. Registration is required.

    ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

    Natasha Smith is a partner in the Social Impact Group, with a practice dedicated to providing practical legal advice to charities and non-profits, exclusively. In an effort to ensure that these organizations achieve their missions and mandates successfully, Natasha assists these entities with a variety of matters including corporate governance and tax compliance.

    Natasha's practice focuses on helping her clients to determine the best structure for their organization and to navigate the complex regulatory environment in which they operate. Specifically, she provides tailored advice on various issues including incorporation and charitable registration, operating in foreign jurisdictions, structuring complex gift agreements, reporting, and general compliance under legislation governing the voluntary sector. Natasha has experience structuring merger and asset-transfer transactions between non-share capital corporations, advising on social enterprise and social finance ventures, and facilitating corporate re-organizations.

    Kristina Roberts is passionate about helping build impactful and sustainable social purpose organizations. She works to understand the needs of her clients from a holistic perspective. Kristina strives to provide valuable legal advice that is practical and accessible.

    Kristina is a member of the Social Impact group at Miller Thomson. She provides general advice to charities, non-profits, and social enterprises. She has a particular interest in developing innovative structures for social enterprises.

    This session was made possible with the support of:


    ECVO reserves the right to cancel the event or registration. In the event of a cancellation, registrants will be notified and a refund will be issued.

    CONTACT US

    If you have any questions regarding this program, please email us at governance@ecvo.ca.

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Building a Foundational Communications Strategy

A Step-by-Step Guide

This course explores how people think, and how that can create challenges for communications. It will show you the solution to that challenge by taking you through a five-step process to creating a foundational communications strategy.  

Advocacy and Government Relations for Non-Profits

How to get your message heard

For the non-profit sector, advocacy can be a crucial component of trying to influence different levels of government and make lasting change in our society. However, for many non-profit leaders, the political landscape can be complicated, confusing, and inaccessible. That’s why crafting your message to be impactful and targeted is key.

Volunteer Connections

In this short course, you'll learn all about how to get involved in your community: what it means to volunteer, the benefits of volunteering, and how you can get started.

The Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations empowers volunteers and non-profits in Metro Edmonton.

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