In this learning track, you can engage in a variety of sessions to learn skills on fundraising, fund development, grants and corporate giving.
Check back soon for updates, we are adding new sessions regularly!
- 9:00 am – “Demystifying Financial Statements” (Leslie Evans – Federation of Calgary Communities)
- 10:15 am – “Grant Readiness – Make your next grant application stand out” (Sara Stepa – Circles of Impact)
- 1:45 pm – “Funders Forum” (TBD)
- 3:30 pm – “Grant Writing: Unlock the Secrets to Winning Grants!” (Leslie Evans – Federation of Calgary Communities)
“Demystifying Financial Statements”
Time: 9:00am – 10:30am
Presenter(s): Leslie Evans, Federation of Calgary Communities
Description: Learning how to read and understand financial statements is vital for any board member. Financial tracking, interpretation, and related decision making is a crucial part of non-profit management, but are we really making decisions from an informed position? Join us for an insightful conversation on how to translate non-profit financials into something clear and understandable, and help make these numbers make sense! Our workshop will help you understand financial statements, we’ll explain the elements of an audited financial statement, and then we’ll dive into the two most important statements a board should be discussing monthly.
To learn more about the Federation of Calgary Communities, click on any of the links below.
“Grant Readiness: Make your next grant application stand out”
Time: 10:45am – 12:15pm
Presenter(s): Sara Stepa – Circles of Impact
Description: If you’ve ever felt frustrated by a funders requirements because they felt cryptic and confusing, or you feel stuck in react mode applying to every grant that comes across your desk, this session is for you.
This workshop is designed to help you understand the key components every funder requires so you can submit a strong application. Whether you are new to the grant writing process or hoping to increase the success of your next application, this 90 min session will leave you with a new perspective on how to approach grants.
After this session you will be able to:
- Understand how to develop the key details needed for any application
- Know why funders ask the questions they do and perfect how to respond
- Make your application stand out from the rest and,
- Collect all the key documents you need
Join Sara Stepa, a past funder turned experienced grant writer, as she walks you through how to prepare your next application.
To learn more about Circles of Impact, click on any of the links below.
“Grant Writing: Unlock the Secrets to Winning Grants!”
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Presenter(s): Leslie Evans, Federation of Calgary Communities
Description: Ready to master the art of grant writing? Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop is designed to make grant writing practical and worth your effort! Learn everything from crafting your proposal to the importance of budgets, and how project plans and program evaluations can set you up for success. By the end, you’ll feel confident, equipped, and ready to turn your project ideas into reality with the funding you need!
To learn more about the Federation of Calgary Communities, click on any of the links below.