Alberta Community Development Newsletter

Spring is just around the corner! 

As a new season of growth begins, it’s the perfect time to invest in fresh ideas, new skills, and meaningful connections. Explore free webinars, videos, and online courses through the Alberta Non-profit Learning Centre. In this edition, we’re highlighting upcoming CDU webinars for spring 2026, along with practical tools and resources designed to strengthen Alberta’s nonprofit and voluntary sector.

Discover what’s blooming this season and find the supports that will help your organization thrive!

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 winter 2026.

The Role of Board Executives

Choose one of the options of the “The Role of the Board Secretary” webinar listed below:

•  The Role of the Board Secretary – Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (7:00 – 8:30 p.m.) https://1974923912586.eventbrite.ca
• The Role of the Board Secretary – Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (1:30 – 3:00 p.m.) https://1974924222513.eventbrite.ca

Choose one of the options of the “The Role of the Board Chair” webinar listed below:

• The Role of the Board Chair – Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (7:00 – 9:00 p.m.) https://1974925173357.eventbrite.ca
• The Role of the Board Chair – Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (1:30 – 3:30 p.m.) https://1974926635731.eventbrite.ca

Below is the webinar schedule for Spring 2026.

Basic Facilitation Skills

“Basic Facilitation Skills” is a series of four webinars on April 13, 14, 15 & 16. 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, April 13, 2026 (9:30 – 11:30 a.m.) https://1982700758341.eventbrite.ca
• Basic Facilitation Skills – Session 2 of 4 – Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (9:30 – 11:30 a.m.) https://1982785337319.eventbrite.ca
• Basic Facilitation Skills – Session 3 of 4 – Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (9:30 – 11:30 a.m.) https://1982786174824.eventbrite.ca
• Basic Facilitation Skills – Session 4 of 4 – Thursday, April 16, 2026 (9:30 – 11:30 a.m.) https://1982787199890.eventbrite.ca

The Role of Board Executives

Choose one of the options of the “The Role of the Board Treasure” webinar listed below:

• The Role of the Board Treasure – Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (7:00 – 9:00 p.m.) https://1982788030374.eventbrite.ca
• The Role of the Board Treasure – Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (1:30 – 3:30 p.m.) https://1982788497772.eventbrite.ca

Succession Planning

Choose one of the options of the “Succession Planning in Non-profit Organizations” webinar listed below:

• Succession Planning in Non-profit Organizations – Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (7:00 – 8:30 p.m.)   https://1982789537883.eventbrite.ca
• Succession Planning in Non-profit Organizations – Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (1:30 – 3:00 p.m.)  https://1982789808693.eventbrite.ca

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Non-Profit Voluntary Sector

• Demystifying AI for Non-Profits – Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (10:00 – 11:30 a.m.) https://1982791576982.eventbrite.ca

Non-Profit Board Governance

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

• Understanding Your Legal Landscape – Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (7:00 – 8:30 p.m.) 

https://1982793260016.eventbrite.ca

• Understanding Your Legal Landscape – Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (1:30 – 3:00 p.m.) https://1982793717384.eventbrite.ca

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

• Board Roles and Responsibilities – Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (7:00 – 8:30 p.m.)

https://1982794929008.eventbrite.ca

• Board Roles and Responsibilities – Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (1:30 – 3:00 p.m.)

https://1982795614057.eventbrite.ca

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

• Legal Responsibilities – Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (7:00 – 8:30 p.m.)

https://1982797003212.eventbrite.ca

• Legal Responsibilities – Wednesday, June 3, 2026 (1:30 – 3:00 p.m.)

  https://1982797736405.eventbrite.ca

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

• Financial Responsibilities – Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (7:00 – 8:30 p.m.)

https://1982798517742.eventbrite.ca

• Financial Responsibilities – Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (1:30 – 3:00 p.m.)

https://1982798743417.eventbrite.ca

Choose one of the options of the “Risk Management” webinar listed below:

• Risk Management – Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (7:00 – 8:30 p.m.) https://1982799200785.eventbrite.ca

• Risk Management – Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (1:30 – 3:00 p.m.) https://1982799666177.eventbrite.ca

Grant Writing 

Choose one of the options of the “Grant Writing 101” webinar listed below:

• Grant Writing 101 – Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (7:00 – 9:00 p.m.)

https://1982796090482.eventbrite.ca

• Grant Writing 101 – Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (1:30 – 3:30 p.m.) https://1982796421472.eventbrite.ca

Strategic Planning

Choose one of the options of the “Strategic Thinking, then Strategic Planning” webinar listed below:

• Strategic Thinking, then Strategic Planning – Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (7:00 – 9:00 p.m.) https://1982800264968.eventbrite.ca

• Strategic Thinking, then Strategic Planning – Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (1:30 – 3:30 p.m.) https://1982801442490.eventbrite.ca

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

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.

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!