Alberta Community Development Newsletter

Boost your governance and leadership skills this June with training opportunities available through the Alberta Non-Profit Learning Centre.

Explore this month’s featured resources to support stronger decision-making, effective board practices, and long-term organizational growth. Whether you prefer webinars, videos, or self-paced courses, there’s something to help you and 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 Spring 2026.

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

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

Below is the webinar schedule for Summer 2026.

Grant Writing 

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

• Grant Writing 101 – Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (1:30 – 3:30 p.m.)

https://bit.ly/49qqLXX

• Grant Writing 101 – Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (1:30 – 3:30 p.m.)

https://bit.ly/4tXTevO

The Role of Board Executives

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

• The Role of the Board Secretary – Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (1:30 – 3:00 p.m.)

https://bit.ly/4uy9LaD

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

https://bit.ly/49pjA2f

Succession Planning

• Succession Planning in Non-profit Organizations – Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (1:30 – 3:00 p.m.) https://bit.ly/3Pp5NCb

Non-Profit Board Governance

• Board Roles and Responsibilities – Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (1:30 – 3:00 p.m.) 

https://bit.ly/4utvS1X

• Building Strong Teams 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 

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.

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!