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• Bylaws Lab

  • Start
    November 21, 2024
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  • End
    February 07, 2025
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    November Sessions location is In-Person in the ECVO Training Room, February Session is Virtual via Microsoft Teams
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  Does updating your bylaws feel like an impossible and complicated task? Are you unsure of where to start from and what exactly needs to be included in your bylaws?

  At Bylaws Lab, 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.

  Experience dictates that new bylaws tend to take 15 - 30 hours of committee time. our goal is to simplify with process for you. 

  This is a bylaws session for non-profits registered under the Societies Act. Representatives from non-profits will gather for 2 days to have thoughtful, values-centered conversations and explore bylaw requirements, recommendations, and proven practices. Our goal is that you will walk away with a rough draft of your new bylaws as well as a process for values-driven and strategic decision-making to explore with your board and membership. We will also be hosting a follow up session to allow you to come back with any questions you may have.  

  WHAT TO EXPECT
  

  This 2-day highly interactive bylaws session offers expert knowledge on structuring your bylaws and best practices for making them fresh and future ready. It also offers a hands-on exploration of the topics and key questions your board and membership will need to answer to guide your decision-making. Participants will have lots of time to discuss with others from their organization and direct relate all their leaning to their organization. 

  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 deeper knowledge of bylaws, how they are structured, and key clauses that you need to include. You will also leave with a series of activities, questions, templates and resources to support you with exploring further conversation with your organization and finalizing your bylaws. 

  
  

  
  

  PLEASE NOTE 

  
  

  The price of this lab is for up to 3 committee members. The cost of the lab does not change if your organization chooses to send less than 3 participants

  
  

  To get the most out of this lab, we encourage each organization to register at minimum 3 participants and we allow a maximum of 5 per organization. This will ensure thoughtful conversation and collaboration as we work through drafting relevant and useful bylaws for your organization.

  Consider sending people with a strong understanding of your organization's mission, vision, and values. Participants do not need to all be board members or staff. There can be great value in including volunteers, community members, and stakeholders in this process.

  Registration deadline: November 14, 2024

  This session was made possible with the support of:

   

  COST - IN GROUPS OF 3

  • ECVO Members (3 attendees included in price): $690
  • Non-members (3 attendees included in price): $890
  • $50 for each additional person (member or non-member)

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

  REFUND POLICY

  A full refund can be issued no later than 14 days prior to 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 feel free to email Karis Nsofor at karis@ecvo.ca.

  
  

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• Networking Event for Grassroots Ethno-Cultural Leaders and Organizations

  • When
    December 14, 2024
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    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    ECVO Training Room, Suite 258, Bonnie Doon Professional Centre 8330 82 Avenue NW
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  Join this networking event for all GEO leaders and organizations. 

  Join leaders from various grassroots ethno-cultural organizations Saturday, December 14 for food, beverages, and casual conversation. Come prepared to share how we can make this space more valuable for you and to have some great conversations!

  This event is part of a regular community of practice (CoP) hosted for grassroots ethno-cultural organizations (GEOs) through the Ethno-Cultural Capacity Building Collaborative. This CoP is an opportunity for GEOs to network with and learn from each other and other key players in the non-profit capacity building ecosystem like capacity building organizations, funders, subject matter experts, and much more.

  This community of practice is open to all grassroots ethno-cultural organizations trying to increase their organizations knowledge and skills and/pr address their organizational needs. Ethno-cultural community groups that want to move towards establishing themselves as a non-profit organizations, but are not there yet, are also welcome.

  *Halal and vegan food options will be available.

  **Folks who will be coordinating childcare in order to attend this event are welcome to submit a reimbursement claim for those costs after the event is completed: https://forms.office.com/r/VZnB4KaWYx

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

  Registration deadline: Monday, December 9, 2024 

  PARTNERSHIP WITH

  This event is brought to you by the Ethno-Cultural Capacity Building Collaborative.

  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.

  This session was made possible with the sponsorship of: 

  

  COST

  • There is no cost for this event.

  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.

  This session may be photographed/recorded and may be used for further educational or promotional purposes.

  CONTACT US

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

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• InVESt

  • When
    January 17, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Edmonton’s Food Bank ANNEX 11434 120 Street, Edmonton, AB
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  How can your organization courageously transform and become more resilient in the face of changes in volunteerism?

  Conversations are happening about how to reset the volunteerism ecosystem across Canada. As we consider the many emerging ways of engaging, our organizations must adapt to ensure their relevance.

  Join us for a conversation about how we engage new Canadians. Learn about what our newcomers are being told about volunteerism and if there is a way we can respond in meaningful ways. 

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

  Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 

  CONTACT US

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

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• ECVO Revenue Diversification Series

  • Start
    January 23, 2025
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  • End
    February 20, 2025
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Online Via Zoom
  • Spaces left
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  Explore how to diversify revenue streams of your Non-Profit!

  ECVO Revenue Diversification Series

  As nonprofit organizations look for creative ways to diversify their revenue sources, it’s hard to know what makes sense. Does your organization understand what options are available? Join ECVO and guests for some presentations and Q&A sessions to learn more!

  
  

  Revenue Diversification – Investing in Your Fundraising

  Join us for a presentation from Leslie Allen of WIN House who invested time and resources in the organization’s fundraising efforts. These efforts have paid great dividends as the organization has realized a sharp increase in unrestricted revenue. Come prepared with your questions as there will be some time for Q&A.

  Thursday, January 23, 2025 

  10:00-11:00 am 

  Online via Zoom

  Revenue Diversification - Endowments for Non-Profits

  The key to a good fund development plan is having diversified revenue sources. Join us to learn how the power of endowment can create sustainability for your organization and help you grow relationships with existing and new donors. Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF) works with hundreds of charities in our community to plan strategically for future successes. Come prepared with your questions, as there will be some time for Q&A.

  Thursday, February 6, 2025

  10:00 – 11:00 am

  Online via Zoom

  
  

  Revenue Diversification Series – Social Enterprise

  Join us for a presentation from Brooks Hanewich of Edmonton Community Development Corporation and Ryan Young of the Social Enterprise Fund to talk about social enterprise and the role it can play within your organization. Learn about how organizations can position themselves to use this method of revenue diversification. Come prepared with your questions as there will be some time for Q&A.

  Thursday, February 20, 2025

  10:00 – 11:00 am

  Online via Zoom

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

  CONTACT US

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

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• Advancing Organizational Resilience Initiative

  • Start
    January 27, 2025
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  • End
    January 29, 2025
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    TBD
  • Spaces left
    15

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  Now Registering for January 2025!

  
  

  From organizations thinking about large strategy questions about the future to practical operational issues, the Advancing Organizational Resilience Initiative will support non-profit organizations in preparing for the future.

  OVERVIEW
  

  ECVO, in collaboration with PolicyWise, is launching a unique opportunity for non-profits across Edmonton to strengthen and develop new capabilities, improve engagement and well-being, and turn crises into opportunities. The Advancing Resilience Initiative is geared towards strengthening resilience, as many organizations face the challenges of making informed decisions amid uncertainty and change. From organizations thinking about large strategy questions about the future to practical operational issues, the project will help leaders understand the sources and drivers needed to achieve organizational resilience.

  ABOUT THE RESILIENCE TOOL

  As many non-profit leaders continue to navigate these issues without support or guidance, PolicyWise has created an evidence-informed Organizational Resilience Assessment Tool for non-profits. The tool will seek to examine the six (6) domains of Organizational Resilience:

  • Staff Connection to Mission and Vision
  • Situational Awareness
  • Planning and Adaptability
  • Distributed Leadership
  • Collaborative Networks
  • Resource Availability, Management and Support

  To learn more, you can visit: https://policywise.com/organizational-resilience/ 

  PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  Organizations enrolled in the program, will benefit from the following:

  • A unique tool for your organization to use to assess its resilience, with an enhanced understanding of your organizations’ results.
  • A roadmap to lead reflective conversations within your organization to better understand your results and identify priorities for action.
  • Collaboration and shared measurement across the non-profit sector.
  • Three (3) capacity building workshops in the areas of Strategic Planning, Leadership, Risk Management, and more.
  • Access to specialized Organizational Advisory Support.

  WHO SHOULD APPLY

  This program is designed for non-profits across Edmonton that are interested in strengthening their resilience.

  Take a moment to read the Advancing Organizational Resilience Handout to better understand this initiative. 

  HOW TO APPLY

  1. Save your interest by registering here.

  2. Fill out the Application Form upon registering.

  3. Email the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to training@ecvo.ca.   
  

  TIMELINE

  Successful organizations will be contacted. 

  * Please note: The session location will be sent to you by the organizer once confirmed. The list above includes everything you must be present for while in the AOR Initiative.

  OTHER INFORMATION

  Space is limited. The program will be managed on a first come, first serve basis. Any questions can be directed to:

  training@ecvo.ca.

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• Facilitation Fundamentals – Creating Vibrant Collaborations

  • Start
    April 24, 2025
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  • End
    April 25, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    TBD
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Do you lead non-profit collaborations? Join us to learn facilitation skills and transform your collaborations into vibrant partnerships!

  To address complex and systemic issues, more and more non-profits are choosing to work collaboratively with each other. But how does that work? What tools do you need to form vibrant collaborative relationships? How do you facilitate these discussions to come up with joint decisions? 

  Join us for a 2-day workshop aimed at developing your facilitation skills! 

  What you’ll learn:  

  • Basics of facilitation – what is it, why is it important, and how it supports collaboration  
  • Meeting design – the “how-to’s,” useful tips, and tools 
  • Meeting facilitation - stages and flows of conversation, soliciting feedback, and partnership building  
  • Collaborative decisions - How to support group decision making and help guide next steps 

  Who is this workshop designed for? 

  • People who are relatively new to facilitation or have some experience but are new to facilitating collaborations between non-profits and/or community partners 
  • People who work within a non-profit organization and are facilitating internal meetings or multi-partner collaborations  

  This training may not be for you if you:   
  

  • Consider yourself an expert/professional facilitator  
  • Have recent formal facilitation training  

  Following the 2-day workshop, we will host 3 coaching sessions (monthly from May to July) to provide additional opportunities for participants to practice their newly developed skills and get feedback from the workshop facilitators and their peers.  

    

  Speaker Bios  

  Rhianna Charchuk is the manager of strategy and innovation at ECVO. She has facilitated collaborative efforts for over 5 years across the non-profit sector. Rhianna’s work and experience has focused on bringing people and organizations together to address complex challenges in our communities, including barriers to healthcare for refugees and improving language learning pathways among newcomers. She is passionate about creating space for people with lived experience to be involved in decision making, while also ensuring power brokers within systems have a space at the table.  

  Karis Nsofor is the ethnocultural capacity building project manager at ECVO. She has worked in a wide range of roles in the non-profit and social services sector for over 10 years and has facilitated collaborative spaces for over 5 years. Karis’s work has centered around working with BIPOC and ethno-cultural communities to ensure they have equitable access to the resources, networks, and opportunities they need to thrive. Karis's background in youth programming supports her to center creativity and joy in her facilitation style, ensuring that people are supported to explore creative solutions to complex problems. 

  LOCATION

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  SAVE YOUR SEAT NOW, PAY LATER

  If you wish to be invoiced for this event to pay at a later date, please fill out the registration form by clicking REGISTER to the left. During checkout, choose the INVOICE ME option. We will follow up with details about the next steps, including payment arrangements. Please note that, in order to maintain your place in this program, we require payment in full no later than April 1, 2025.

  REFUND POLICY

  Cancellation by Registrant

  A partial refund (50%) will be issued for cancellations made by March 31, 2025. After April 1, 2025, no refunds will be offered. To request a cancellation, please email  rhianna@ecvo.ca.

  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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