The Edmonton Sport Council continuously seeks to link sport organizations and individuals to, or provide them with broad not-for-profit sector educational opportunities, and sport related education and support services. The following are the many workshops and seminars which would strengthen sport organizations.
Unless otherwise identified, all the educational opportunities are being held in Edmonton.
Sport-Specific Educational Opportunities:
Canadian Sport for Life Workshop - September 18
Travel Teams, Athlete Swag and Trinkets:
How well are we developing younger athletes?
Does your sport have its LTAD plan in place? How can you help in its implementation? This workshop will provide an overview of the Competition Review process, an essential first step in creating meaningful competition and developmentally appropriate training. Updates from early sport leaders in implementing LTAD will demonstrate why a Competition Review is so vital for athlete development. Walk away with new knowledge and strategies that you can use tomorrow with your young athletes. Click here to see the program and schedule. For a registration form, click here.
General Not-for-profit Educational Opportunities:
Better Board Meetings
Wednesday Sept. 8th, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Stanley Milner Library
This session is about planning and conducting effective Board meetings, so that decisions are made, information is shared and time is used well. The format will be a presentation and interactive discussion, with a special emphasis on the roles of the participants, the items that need to be discussed, and best practices for agendas and recording. Participants will receive a planning checklist and an agenda template. Click here for more information.
Community Investment Operating Grant Workshops
Tuesday, Sept 14 (1:30-3:30 pm) & Wednesday, Sept 15 (6:30-8:30 pm)
Central Lions Seniors Centre (Small Auditorium), 11113 - 113 Street
These workshops are organized to assist your organization with the CIOG Fall 2011 application process. The application deadline for 2011 CIOG funding is Wednesday, October 20, 2010. Click here for more information and to register.
Strengthening Volunteer Boards
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Grant MacEwan University, Room 627, Alberta College Campus, 10050 MacDonald Drive
As a board member of a non-profit organization, have you ever wondered; what are my legal/ethical responsibilities? What role do I play in governing our organization? How can our board organize its work fairly and efficiently to avoid volunteer/staff burnout? How can we develop policies that will help us make consistent decisions? How can we encourage teamwork between the board and staff? Click here for more information.
Financial Planning and Budgeting
Wednesday October 13th, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Idylwylde Public Library
This session is about developing a simple financial budget and presenting it to the Board. The session is aimed at Executive Directors and Treasurers. The format will be a presentation and interactive discussion in very plain language no accounting bafflegab! There will be a special emphasis on understanding where the money comes from, where it goes, what is approved at the beginning of the year and how things can change over time. Participants will receive an example budget, template and notes. Click here for more information.
Grant Writing Workshop
Saturday, October 23, 2010 / 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Grant MacEwan University, Alberta College Campus Room 409, 10050 MacDonald Drive
Writing funding proposals is a key element in the overall fund development plans for most organizations. In this workshop you will explore the world of writing to prospective funders requesting their support. You will learn how to prepare yourself and your organization to make this targeted appeal for support, about the world of funders and, how to determine if your project fits within the funding interests of the prospective funder and within your organization. Increase your chances for success by improving your understanding of how to prepare well focused proposals. Additional information and registration is available here.
Fund Raising Success: Where to Start & How to Build it!
Saturday, Nov. 06, 2010 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Grant MacEwan University, Alberta College Campus, Room 409, 10050 MacDonald Drive,
This primer will help you understand how to ensure that your organization is ready to raise funds, select the right prospects (those you hope will give) and the right method(s) for raising those funds. There will be a strong focus on the basics -- the steps to building a fund development program that will allow your organization to successfully address its mission. Most of all, you will come to appreciate that fundraising is not just about raising money; it is about inviting others to join you in support of making your community better by adding their time, talent and money to the effort & making a difference in the lives of others. Additional information and registration can be found here.
Risk Management Strategies & Tactics Seminar
(or How To Avoid Being Sued)
Thursday November 18th, 1:30 to 4:00 pm
Have you questioned whether your organization could be liable for a particular action? Do you know how your organization would benefit from developing even a basic risk management plan? Have you been wondering if risk management can actually be manageable?
Learn:
- What risk management is
- How insurance is only one part of risk management
- What factors to consider when assessing risk
- What fundamental questions a risk management plan addresses
- How to get staff commitment to manage risks
- Best practices for risk management implementation
- … and much more!
Registration is online at: www.volunteeralberta.cloverpad.org/events.
Financial Planning and the Year End Audit
Wednesday December 1st,10:15am - 12:15 pm
Idylwylde Public Library
This session is aimed at Executive Directors and Treasurers, who need to report year-end financial results to the Board and members. The format will be a presentation and interactive discussion in very plain language. Participants will understand the choices of service available from external accountants or auditors, what to expect, and how to manage the process to avoid surprises, control costs and have the financial statements completed on time. Participants will receive a year-end plan, schedule and notes. Click here for more information.
Best Practices for a Successful AGM
Wednesday January 12th,10:15am - 12:15 pm
Idylwylde Public Library
This session is aimed at Executive Directors and Board Members, who need to plan and conduct an Annual General Meeting. The session will cover the requirements of legislation and bylaws, and outline the roles of the participants, the items that need to be discussed and best practices for getting decisions made in a timely manner. Participants will receive a planning checklist, a sample Agenda and Minutes. Click here for more information.
Nonprofit Governance Online Course
September 27, 2010 - February 28, 2011
Improving Non-Profit Governance is an interactive online program offered by the Dalhousie University College of Continuing Education for Executive Directors and Board Members. Through this program, participants will assess the particular governance needs of their own organizations, facilitate improvements in board dynamics, help the board take ownership of its own recruitment practices, clarify the board-staff relationship, create a more appropriate executive director evaluation process, and strengthen the organization's relationship with its members and external stakeholders.
Governance Essentials Program for Directors of Not-For-Profit Organizations (NFP Program)
Program Starts: October 24, 2010
Make a difference as a not-for-profit director. The NFP Program helps directors get a better understanding of what is expected of them by focusing on fundamental learning in the five core areas of not-for-profit governance. This three-day program is equally for directors and executive directors of small and large NFPs and the aspiring director. A limited number of TELUS Scholarships are available for each program. Application Deadline: September 23, 2010
Webinars
Wild Apricot has released free webinars for August. Click here to check them out!
Take Your Print Newsletter from Boring to Bold
Wednesday Sept 08, 10:00 to 11:30 am.
Take your newsletter from boring to bold in ten easy steps. For more information, click here.
Convert Your Print Newsletter to Electronic
Thursday Sept 9, 10:00 to 11:30 am.
Learn to convert your print newsletter to an electronic newsletter. For more information, click here.
Survey Your Newsletter Readers
Friday Sept 10, 10:00 to 11:30 am.
Learn to write, design and deliver an online newsletter survey. For more information, click here.
