Non-profit Webinar Series

If your organization manages assets that deliver services, asset management isn’t just relevant- it’s essential! Asset management is a strategic, evidence-based approach to maximizing your resources, guiding smart investments and ensuring you’re on track to meet future demands. It’s the blueprint for creating the future you envision for your organization and community.

Christina Benty, MA is a recovering politician who still loves policy and governance. As a national speaker, facilitator, published author and a performance coach for governing bodies and senior management teams, she uses her experience and educational background to deliver intellectual content with energy and enthusiasm.

This webinar took place on Wednesday, November 6.

What are the roles and responsibilities of both the Board and Executive Director? What are the fiduciary responsibilities of the Board? How do the Board and Executive Director work together as a high-functioning team? These questions help the Board deal with the work at hand in providing the services they do, and are covered in this webinar with Frank Marino.

Frank has over 25 years of HR experience, mostly in Health Care, both in the public and private sectors. Frank offers practical knowledge in all aspects of Human Resources and Administration. His style is to collaborate with a focus on strategic and operational priorities. Growing and investing in team capacity is one of Frank’s priorities. He most enjoys mentoring managers to become better leaders. In recent years Frank has provided HR Consulting services to small and medium sized organizations, from Strategic Planning, Board Development and Conflict Resolution.

This webinar took place on Thursday, November 7.

This webinar is designed for individuals in the non-profit sector to gain essential project management skills and tools that can be applied to their current role. These skills will provide the foundation for implementing capital projects and enhance your contribution to any team. Key topics will include:

• Why Project Management is critical and key terminology
• The initiation and planning phases of Project Management, while utilizing key tools to ensure smooth operations
• Project Management Skills and Tools – to deliver projects on time, under budget and within scope.

Winnie Ravichandran is a motivated and personable Project Management Professional (PMP) who has worked across the non-profit sector for over ten years. Well-versed in project management methodologies, she is excited to share her experience, knowledge, key tools and skills with local peers in the sector.

This webinar took place on Thursday, November 14.

Is amalgamation the answer? Lawyer Jonathan Arkle shares valuable information to discuss when contemplating amalgamating your non-profit with another. Topics include financial considerations, by-laws, society regulations, HR obligations and risk management.

Presenter Johnathan Arkle is a lawyer with Doak Sheriff Lawyers LLP in Kelowna and specializes in employment and human resource law. This webinar is delivered in partnership with Kelowna Community Resources Society.

The information shared during this webinar is for educational purposes and is not considered legal advice or guidance.

This webinar took place on Wednesday, November 27.

This webinar focuses on the vital connections between sharing the impact of your work and raising the financial resources needed to serve your constituents. Designed for small fundraising shops as well as larger ones, this webinar includes examples to inspire non-profit organizations in the Columbia Basin as they plan fundraising activities for 2025. Although each organization is unique, everyone needs to consider what successful fundraising looks like for their organization. What are your priorities as you plan fundraising strategies for 2025?

Judy Oberlander has worked with Canadian non-profit organizations in the areas of arts, culture and social services in a variety of capacities including board leadership, as a staff member, consultant, and volunteer over the past 35 years. She shares her experience from these different perspectives to assist non-profit leaders to strengthen their governance and to realize their organizations’ missions.

This webinar took place on Tuesday, November 26.

This webinar explores effective budgeting strategies tailored for non-profit organizations. From understanding the fundamentals of budget creation to implementing advanced financial planning techniques, this session is designed to empower non-profits with the tools they need to manage their finances sustainably. We’ll cover essential topics such as aligning budgets with organizational goals, ensuring compliance and transparency, and adapting to changing funding landscapes. Real-world examples and case studies will illustrate how these strategies can be applied in practice, helping non-profits achieve long-term financial stability.

Brett Price is a seasoned entrepreneur, business and financial consultant with over 25 years experience. As a founding partner of AIQ Consulting Group which specializes in strategic planning, technology and financial management for small businesses and non-profit organizations. His experience and practical insights will help you budget smarter for improved financial stability.

This webinar took place on Wednesday, November 20.