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    • January 25, 2024
    • 11:00 AM
    • April 18, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • Virtual and In-person
    • 5
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    Now Registering for January 2024!

    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: Promoting a Resilient Non-Profit Sector - PolicyWise for Children & Families

    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.
    • Six (6) 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 sent to you by ECVO.

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

    TIMELINE

    Successful organizations will be contacted. 

    * Please note: The session dates 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.

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

    • April 11, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • TBD
    • 38
    Register

    Navigating The Future: Critical Questions Ahead. Engage in a forward-thinking dialogue for organizational success.


    OVERVIEW

    With the midpoint of The Turbulent Twenties less than 300 days away and the 2030s on the horizon, what questions do our decision-makers and board members need to ask themselves, each other, and the people they serve? This provocative, future-focused conversation will challenge participants to confront their orthodox beliefs, grapple with emerging dilemmas, and reframe their perspectives on what it will take for their organizations to thrive in the future.

    This is a part of the Board to Board Sessions.

    MEET THE PRESENTER

    Jeff De Cagna, FRSA, FASAE is executive advisor for Foresight First LLC in Reston, Virginia and a respected contrarian thinker, foresight practitioner, governing designer, stakeholder/successor advocate, and stewardship catalyst. In his work, Jeff advises associations and non-profit boards on strengthening their performance through the duty of foresight.

    A graduate of the Johns Hopkins and Harvard universities, Jeff has continued his learning with the future at the MIT Sloan School of Management, Oxford University, Harvard Business School, the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, BoardSource, Competent Boards, Diligent Institute, the Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies, the Institute of Artificial Intelligence Management, and the Institute for the Future.

    In 2019, Jeff was named the 32nd recipient of ASAE’s Academy of Leaders Award, the association’s highest individual honor given to consultants or industry partners in recognition of their support of ASAE and the association community.

    REFUND POLICY

    Cancellation by Registrant

    The registration deadline for this event is Monday, April 8, 2024. A partial refund (50%) will be issued for cancellations made by March 28, 2024. Afterwards, 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 series, please email us at info@ecvo.ca.

    • April 19, 2024
    • May 11, 2024
    • 3 sessions
    • Virtual (April 19) & In-Person (May 10 & 11)
    • 18

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

    Alberta Board Member Essentials 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.

    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 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.

    The full program consists of three on-demand courses and five live virtual sessions. On-demand sessions take, on average, three hours each and are to be completed on the participant’s own time leading up to the live sessions. Access to the on-demand sessions will be available immediately upon registration.

    The registration deadline is April 5, 2024.

    Real-time virtual session takes place:

    • April 19, 2024 - 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (Welcome and Introduction to the Program, What to Expect, and How to Get the Most From your Learning)
    In-person sessions takes place:
    • May 10, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Working as a Sum of the Parts)
    • May 11, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Strategic Board Leadership)


     More Info Register Here

    Please note, the live sessions are group-based and interactive, therefore they will not be recorded.

    View program details check out the bundled courses or the ABME Program Guide for details on each module.

    Though it is possible to attend with a phone and or a tablet it is strongly recommended that participants registering for ABME have access to login through a computer.

    If you would like to arrange for offline payment or you are paying on behalf of someone else, email us at governance@ecvo.ca.


    REFUND POLICY

    Full refunds will be offered for cancellations made within 72 hours. A partial refund (50%) will be issued for cancellations made 14 days prior to the first live session. 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 full or partial refund will be issued.

    CONTACT US

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


    Alberta Board Member Essentials was made possible with support from:



    • April 20, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • West Edmonton Mall
    • 2
    Register

    Book a table for your non-profit and connect with hundreds of local volunteer hopefuls at Edmonton's largest Volunteer Fair! 

    At Edmonton's largest annual volunteer fair, we invite you to put your organization out there, meet your next star volunteers, and connect with dozens of other non-profits from around the city!

    ECVO is thrilled to host this tribute to volunteerism and cap off National Volunteer Week (April 14 -20, 2024) with Edmonton's largest volunteer fair! This year's National Volunteer Week theme is “Every Moment Matters.”

    The theme for National Volunteer Week highlights the importance of every volunteer and each contribution they make at a moment when we need support more than ever. The sharing of time, skills, empathy, and creativity is vital to the inclusivity, strength, and well-being of our communities.

    Volunteers are fundamental to meeting this challenging moment. By coming together, committing support, and increasing our collective efforts and impact, we contribute exponentially to the quality of life we all strive for.

    The Edmonton Volunteer Fair is an opportunity to raise awareness for your organization and recruit new volunteers to use their passion and skills to impact community.

    Last year, hundreds of potential volunteers introduced themselves to organizations and researched new opportunities to volunteer.

    Act now, because table space is a hot commodity and is very limited. Register now and make your sure organization claims its spot!

On Demand OppOrtunities

Visit our Learning Platform to learn more. ECVO Member please visit the Members Discounts page to access Member Pricing.

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 inaccessibleThat’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.

Learn more at ecvo.ca

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