Alberta Community Development Newsletter

Boost your skills this summer and fall with no-fee learning opportunities through the Alberta Non-Profit Learning Centre. From webinars and videos to self-paced courses, there’s something for everyone.

Explore practical training designed to help you and your organization thrive. Sign up today to enhance your expertise.

Take an additional step to strengthen your non-profit organization by requesting capacity building/ facilitation services offered by the Community Development Unit.

If you have any questions, send us an email at communitydevelopment@gov.ab.ca.

We look forward to seeing you at a session soon!

Below is the webinar schedule for Summer 2026.

The Role of Board Executives

• The Role of the Board Chair – Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (1:30 – 3:30 p.m.)

https://bit.ly/49pjA2f

Non-Profit Board Governance

• Building a Strong Team and Effective Relationships – Wednesday, August 12, 2026 
  (1:30 – 3:00 p.m.) https://bit.ly/4tVuPqo

• Committees and Meetings – Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (1:30 – 3:00 p.m.) 

https://bit.ly/43upV95 

Grant Writing 

• Grant Writing 101 – Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (1:30 – 3:30 p.m.)  https://bit.ly/4tXTevO

Below is the webinar schedule for Fall 2026.

Non-Profit Board Governance

Choose one of the options of the “Legal Responsibilities” webinar listed below: 

• Legal Responsibilities – Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (7:00 – 8:30 p.m.) https://bit.ly/4ykfOSz
• Legal Responsibilities – Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (1:30 – 3:00 p.m.) https://bit.ly/4fAwkXe

Choose one of the options of the “Boards Roles and Responsibilities” webinar listed below: 

• Boards Roles and Responsibilities – Tuesday, September 8, 2026 (7:00 – 8:30 p.m.) https://bit.ly/44uxD3G
• Boards Roles and Responsibilities – Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (1:30 – 3:00 p.m.) https://bit.ly/3REggup

Choose one of the options of the “Understanding Your Legal Landscape” webinar listed below: 

• Understanding Your Legal Landscape – Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (7:00 – 8:30 p.m.) https://bit.ly/4f28TWL
• Understanding Your Legal Landscape – Wednesday, September 23, 2026
  (1:30 – 3:00 p.m.) https://bit.ly/4vuRxqs

Basic Facilitation Skills 

“Basic Facilitation Skills” is a series of four webinars on September 14, 15, 16, and 17. To get the most out of the learning experience, we suggest attending all four sessions. You need to register for each session separately.

• Basic Facilitation Skills – Session 1 of 4 – Monday, September 14, 2026 (9:30 – 11:30 a.m.) https://bit.ly/4vpAeXD
• Basic Facilitation Skills – Session 2 of 4 – Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (9:30 – 11:30 a.m.) https://bit.ly/4phznH2
• Basic Facilitation Skills – Session 3 of 4 – Wednesday, September 16, 2026
  (9:30 – 11:30 a.m.) https://bit.ly/4vqpBDV
• Basic Facilitation Skills – Session 4 of 4 – Thursday, September 17, 2026 (9:30 – 11:30 a.m.) https://bit.ly/4yi5z16

Organizational Policy: It’s Not Just for the Behemoths

• Organizational Policy: It’s Not Just for the Behemoths – Tuesday, September 29, 2026 
  (10:00 – 11:30 a.m.) https://bit.ly/3SWyLuw

The Alberta Non-profit Learning Centre (NPLC) provides a collection of resources to support governance, operations, program delivery and services in the community.

What’s New at the NPLC?

New Online Courses

• The Nine Principles of Good Governance

https://nonprofitlearning.alberta.ca/unlock/a7w9GK8

New Board Governance Guides

• Committees

https://nonprofitlearning.alberta.ca/unlock/6zZwITI

• Writing a Grant Proposal

https://nonprofitlearning.alberta.ca/unlock/CSyjFXI

• Understanding Financial Statements

https://nonprofitlearning.alberta.ca/unlock/jG3btzW

New Recorded Webinar

• French Role of the Board Treasurer

https://nonprofitlearning.alberta.ca/unlock/GAWMTIk

Need help guiding group decisions? The Community Development Unit offers facilitation services for non-profits—like strategic planning workshops—led by trained, neutral facilitators. We bring the tools, guide the process and keep things moving. Sessions are customized, well-organized and available online, in-person, or hybrid. Dates may be limited, based on demand and availability, so reach out early!

Email communitydevelopment@gov.ab.ca.

Volunteer screening is more than completing forms—it’s an important process that connects people with meaningful volunteer roles while enhancing the safety and quality of programs and services delivered in communities. This session explores Volunteer Canada’s 10 Steps of Screening through a relationship-based lens, highlighting how screening begins before recruitment and continues throughout the volunteer journey. Designed for volunteer-engaging organizations of all sizes, this session provides clear guidance to strengthen screening practices, reduce risk, support engagement and uphold ethical responsibilities to the communities we serve.

To support scheduling flexibility, Volunteer Alberta is pleased to offer four identical sessions. Please register for the session that works best for you:

August 13, 2026, 1PM

October 15, 2026, 1PM

December 3, 2026, 1PM

February 11, 2027, 1PM

The Community Engagement Branch at Alberta Arts, Culture and Status of Women has a variety
of supports for the non-profit voluntary sector.
For more information about funding, resources and available services, visit Grants, funding and supports for non-profits at  https://www.alberta.ca/grants-funding-and-supports-for-non-profits

Shine the spotlight on the Everyday Heroes in your community! Consider nominating a special volunteer for Northern Lights Volunteer Recognition Program honours at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-northern-lights-volunteer-recognition-program. Online nominations are accepted throughout the year. Share their story and help us to say “thank you” to Albertans who are making a difference and making all our lives better!