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Alberta Community Development Newsletter

Posted by MdSmoky | Jun 4, 2026 | News & Announcements | 0 |

June Forward: Strengthening Non-Profit Boards Through Learning!

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.

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Spring and Summer 2026 Webinars

Learn from anywhere.

 

Click on any session below to access the registration page. All webinars are hosted on Zoom and are free to attend.

To view all of our webinar offerings, visit our Eventbrite page http://albertacdu.eventbrite.com/.

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

 

We look forward to seeing you at a session soon!

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Spring 2026 Schedule of Webinars!

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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

 

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Summer 2026 Schedule of Webinars!

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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 

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Alberta Non-profit Learning Centre

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?

Discover the newest additions to the Alberta Non-Profit Learning Centre. Recently added some new learning opportunities to support your work. Explore them today!

To find these resources, visit the Alberta Non-Profit Learning Centre at https://alberta.ca/NonProfitLearning.

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

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Strengthening Nonprofit Organizations through Facilitation Services

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.

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More Than Forms: Bridging The 10 Steps of Volunteer Screening

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, we are pleased to offer five identical sessions. Please register for the session that works best for you:

  • June 18, 2026, 1PM
  • August 13, 2026, 1PM
  • October 15, 2026, 1PM
  • December 3, 2026, 1PM
  • February 11, 2027, 1PM
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Other News

Grants, Funding and Supports for Non-Profits

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

Northen Lights Volunteer Recognition Program

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!

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