Now Registering for August 2024! From organizations thinking about large strategy questions about the future to practical operational issues, the Advancing Organizational Resilience Initiative will support non-profit organizations in preparing for the future. ECVO, in collaboration with PolicyWise, is launching a unique opportunity for non-profits across Edmonton to strengthen and develop new capabilities, improve engagement and well-being, and turn crises into opportunities. The Advancing Resilience Initiative is geared towards strengthening resilience, as many organizations face the challenges of making informed decisions amid uncertainty and change. From organizations thinking about large strategy questions about the future to practical operational issues, the project will help leaders understand the sources and drivers needed to achieve organizational resilience. ABOUT THE RESILIENCE TOOL As many non-profit leaders continue to navigate these issues without support or guidance, PolicyWise has created an evidence-informed Organizational Resilience Assessment Tool for non-profits. The tool will seek to examine the six (6) domains of Organizational Resilience: To learn more, you can visit: https://policywise.com/organizational-resilience/ PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Organizations enrolled in the program, will benefit from the following: WHO SHOULD APPLY This program is designed for non-profits across Edmonton that are interested in strengthening their resilience. Take a moment to read the Advancing Organizational Resilience Handout to better understand this initiative. HOW TO APPLY 1. Save your interest by registering here. 2. Fill out the Application Form sent to you by ECVO. 3. Email the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and completed Application Form to training@ecvo.ca. Start: August 22, 2024 End: September 13, 2024 Schedule 3 Sessions: #1. August 22, 2024, 9:00 AM 4:00 PM (MDT) #2. August 23, 2024, 9:00 AM 4:00 PM (MDT) #3. September 13, 2024, 9:00 AM 4:00 PM (MDT) Location TBD At Bylaws Lab, learn the latest best practices and ask the experts how you can make your bylaws fresh and future-ready in an evolving non-profit sector. This is a bylaws session for non-profits registered under the Societies Act. Representatives from non-profits will gather for 2 days to explore bylaw requirements, recommendations, and proven practices. Our goal is that you will walking away with a rough draft of your new bylaws to explore with your board and membership. We will also be hosting a follow up session to allow you to come back with any questions you may have. Friday, September 20, 2024 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Online) Here’s your opportunity to learn all accounting fundamentals for your Not-for-Profit Grassroots Ethno-Cultural Organizations! NorQuest College offers a comprehensive training program on not-for-profit accounting fundamentals. This course covers financial statements: components and controls, the year-end financial statement process, and reporting requirements for Not-for-Profit societies. The class is condensed to a 14-hour program scheduled over evenings and weekends. All sessions are mandatory! There are approximately 6-hours of self-paced learning throughout the program. The course goals are:
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