In these sessions, you can engage in a variety of workshops to support and build capacity in the people side of your non-profit organization.
Check back soon for updates, we are adding new sessions regularly!
- 9:00 am – “Navigating Employment Standards and Other Employment Law Concepts in a Non-profit Environment” (Carmelle Hunka – Walsh LLP)
- 10:45 am – “Empowering Action: Transforming Volunteer Engagement into Impact” (Sheena Swierenga – Volunteer Connector)
- 10:45 am – “Keeping Cool and Connected: Conflict Skills for Board Members” (Julie Hrdlicka – Conflict Revolution)
- 1:45 pm – “Basic Facilitation Skills” (Jerry Firth – Community Development Unit )
- 1:45 pm – “Sharing Leadership in Complexity” (Geraldine Ysselstein – Riverstone Consulting)
- 1:45pm – “Leadership for a Changing World” (Meghan Donohoe & Alicia Wright – Pebble Leadership)
- 3:30 pm – “Welcoming & Inclusion: Breaking Down Barriers” (Paul Meunier – Federation of Calgary Communities)
“Navigating Employment Standards and Other Employment Law Concepts in a Non-profit Environment”
Time: 9:00am – 10:30am
Presenter(s): Carmelle Hunka (Walsh LLP)
Description: Non-profit organizations tend to focus their time and resources on advancing their purpose with lean and dedicated teams. This leaves little time to focus on employment policies. Yet, meeting employment law obligations is key to attracting and retaining a solid workforce. In this presentation, we will provide an overview of key employment standards obligations and offer insight into practical approaches to meeting them. We will also discuss some of the key issues in the employment law landscape in the past year, to assist your leadership in addressing employment matters that may arise. Our goal is to provide you with practical solutions to meet your employment law needs. Topics will include:
- Probationary periods
- Accommodation of employees on leave
- Managing overtime and in lieu arrangements
- Termination of employment in a respectful and legal manner
- Privacy considerations
- Managing workplace environment complaints
To learn more about Walsh LLP, click on the link below.
“Empowering Action: Transforming Volunteer Engagement into Impact”
Time: 10:45am – 12:15pm
Presenter(s): Sheena Swierenga – Volunteer Connector
Description: Join us for an inspiring and dynamic session on Volunteer Engagement, where we’ll explore how to create an environment that not only attracts volunteers but also fuels their passion and commitment. In this session, we’ll share innovative strategies, best practices, and success stories that demonstrate how engaging volunteers leads to a more vibrant, mission-driven community. Whether you’re just starting or looking to elevate your volunteer program, this session will empower you with the tools and mindset to ignite enthusiasm, build stronger relationships, and create lasting impact. Get ready to turn your volunteers into your greatest champions!
To learn more about Volunteer Connector, click on the link below.
“Keeping Cool and Connected: Conflict Skills for Board Members”
Time: 10:45am – 12:15pm
Presenter(s): Julie Hrdlicka – Conflict Revolution
Description: Board members often find fulfillment in their roles—until conflict arises. Disagreements with fellow board members, staff, community members, or clients can quickly disrupt board dynamics and create tension.
During conflict, what do we need to understand about ourselves? How can we communicate effectively and transform conflict into an opportunity for growth rather than a reason to walk away?
In this session, we will explore strategies to enhance self-awareness, build clarity and confidence, and navigate conflict with intention. These skills will empower you to make informed decisions and engage more effectively, even in challenging situations.
To learn more about Conflict Revolution, click on any of the links below.
“Basic Facilitation Skills”
Time: 1:45pm – 3:15pm
Presenter(s): Jerry Firth – Community Development Unit
Description: Coming soon!
To learn more about the Community Development Unit, click on any of the links below.
“Sharing Leadership in Complexity”
Time: 1:45pm – 3:15pm
Presenter(s): 1:45 pm – Geraldine Ysselstein – Riverstone Consulting
Description: We live in a time of great upheaval and also where great change is needed. How can we cultivate shared leadership amongst board members in this complexity? Please join me for this workshop where we will explore how knowing ourselves, sharing our perspectives, and developing collective care agreements can support us to respond rather than react to change. Using real-life scenarios, we will practice what it means to cultivate a space where every voice is heard and contributing to shared leadership. By practicing the ability to hold multiple truths, points of view, and lived experiences; we will more creatively change and move together. By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:
- Understand yourself as a courageous collaborator
- Develop agreements that support your work with board members
- Apply different viewpoints and perspectives to real-life scenarios
To learn more about Riverstone Consulting, click on any of the links below.
“Leadership for a Changing World”
Time: 9:00am – 10:30am
Presenter(s): Meghan Donohoe & Alicia Wright (Pebble Leadership)
Description: The workshop will examine the forces contributing to a rapidly changing world, necessitating a transformation in the way we lead. Through interactive exercises, we’ll explore how our beliefs shape our approach to leadership. We’ll equip leaders with the tools to lead effectively in a dynamic landscape, emphasizing leadership mindsets that foster a culture of adaptability, strategic thinking, and collaborative problem-solving.
To learn more about Pebble, click on any of the links below.
“Welcoming & Inclusion: Breaking Down Barriers”
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Presenter(s): Paul Meunier, Federation of Calgary Communities
Description: How can we build a sense of community? Many of us engage with our communities without considering how we design those engagements to be inclusive. Everyone is unique and brings their own context and lived experience to the table. We all have an ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion and other factors that make us who we are and contribute to how we view the world. Without including a diverse set of perspectives, regardless of the conversation, you may be missing out on a wealth of new and innovative ideas. Join us to learn about the engagement process and how to be mindful of inclusion when engaging community.
To learn more about The Federation of Calgary Communities, click on any of the links below.