Non-profit Webinars

Navigating conflict and hard conversations is at the core of the human experience, and these are opportunities to learn how to meaningfully engage and transform our relationships with the people, world and workplace we care about. In this webinar, equip yourself and your team with the leadership skills to notice tension and address division early, to de-escalate conflict with clear and compassionate communication, and to build a workplace culture with belonging and trust.

Natasha Edmunds is a conflict resolution consultant, mediator, facilitator and coach. Natasha helps businesses, organizations and individuals transform conflict into solutions and shared agreements, strengthen relationships, build cohesive teams, communicate effectively, and find common ground to overcome polarization.

Speaker: Natasha Edmunds
Date: April 21, 2026
Time: 9:30 am – 11:00 am PT
Zoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DR-dp73aT76eH8jyfhx2SA

Join Michelle Laurie for a 90-minute interactive virtual training session focused on communicating and facilitating for effective meetings. The session will be geared toward novice-intermediate facilitators and meeting hosts.
Michelle Laurie brings 25 years of experience supporting corporate, government, and community partners in environment, sustainability, and organizational development. She specializes in designing and leading collaborative processes that foster strategic thinking, learning, and tangible results. She has trained thousands of leaders around the world to improve their facilitation, engagement and communications skills. Michelle is the founder of Convene Consulting Inc.

Speaker: Michelle Laurie
Date: April 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 am PT
Zoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FsWgE2hrTmiEoO_jM8wmdA

Strengthen your Non-Profit’s foundation with this practical webinar on creating clear, effective bylaws and policies. Learn how bylaws define your organization’s purpose, how policies guide day to day operations, and which governance tools every Board needs—from financial oversight to meeting management. We’ll wrap up with key resources available to nonprofits across the Columbia Basin.

For more than forty years, Heather Rennebohm has worked with and taught across the full spectrum of non-profit organizations, all of which depend on community goodwill, volunteer energy, and shared resources. Her experience spans youth sports, arts and culture, environmental research, and community development. Throughout her career, Heather has helped organizations identify the people, plans, funding, and social enterprise opportunities needed to move ideas from early concept to pilot projects and, ultimately, to strong, sustainable policy.

Speaker: Heather Rennebohm
Date: April 29, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am PT
Zoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/P17SuvEpSmaaT7ws3t436Q

What crucial element of employment law should non-profit leaders be aware of? This session will cover key human resource and employment standards lessons for board members and management staff. We will discuss how the law treats various categories of personnel that typically support a non-profit (e.g., volunteers, contractors and permanent staff), their rights, and employer obligations.

Presenter Jonathan Arkle is a lawyer with Doak Shirreff Lawyers LLP in Kelowna and specializes in employment and human resource law. The information shared during this webinar is for educational purposes and is not considered legal advice or guidance.

Speaker: Jonathan Arkle
Date: May 6, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm PT
Zoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_JcYHPqcTf2c9Nk-AOc3KQ

Non-profit organizations are constantly balancing mission-driven goals with financial constraints, making it essential to allocate resources wisely and plan for the future. Asset management is a powerful tool that helps organizations make informed, evidence-based decisions about their facilities, equipment, and other critical resources to ensure long-term sustainability.

This interactive workshop is designed for small non-profit organizations seeking practical strategies to maximize their impact while maintaining financial and operational resilience. Through real-world examples and engaging discussions, participants will explore how asset management can support strategic planning, budget allocation, and service delivery.

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 was on October 16, 2025.

This webinar will give Non-Profit organizations the tools to approach challenging discussions with confidence, clarity, and compassion. Learn how to address issues constructively, maintain trust, and keep your team aligned with your mission.

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 was on October 22, 2025.

This workshop, instructed by Fletcher FitzGibbon, CPA, will cover core financial management concepts that are critical to successfully running a non-profit organization. Topics include budgeting, how to read and understand various financial reports, and financial goal setting. 

Fletcher FitzGibbon is a Chartered Professional Accountant who specializes in working with non-profit organizations. Over the past decade, he has worked with a variety of non-profits from across the West Kootenays, helping build capacity and develop skillsets within the community.

This webinar was on November 5, 2025.

This webinar will help you understand how to use short-form video to increase awareness of your organization, share your story, and engage your community. Video is one of the most powerful tools on social media today, and this session will guide you in creating content that feels authentic while driving results for your non-profit.

Experienced marketing and communications professional Zan Comerford will show you how to create video strategies that connect with your audience and motivate them to take action aligned with your mission. You’ll learn how to use video effectively on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, from storytelling techniques to technical best practices. Real-world examples from non-profits will be shared, and there will be time to address questions specific to your organization.

Zan Comerford brings over a decade of experience helping live events, small businesses, and non-profits across Canada, the U.S., and Europe stand out online. As the head of a Basin-based marketing company, she specializes in social media strategies that cut through the noise and has taught for Basin Business Advisors and Selkirk College.

This webinar was on November 13, 2025.