We are collaborating with Sher Lotus and BC Cancer’s Health Promotion team to bring you ‘Paint for Prevention’. Join us for an informative and creative event to learn more about cancer screening and prevention. Alongside the presentation you will have the opportunity to paint and create - all materials provided. Did you know that cancer […]

Did you know that over 50% of BC’s non-profits rely on earned income? And yet most fundraising programs focus on philanthropic dollars for charitable organizations. ​ Raising the Right Revenue is an 8-day lab over 8 weeks that looks at all the revenue sources non-profits in BC rely on. Throughout the lab, participants will create fund development […]

Engage your board and align their work with organizational values and vision. A highly effective and engaged board has clarity around roles, responsibilities and aligns their work and performance with organizational values and vision.​ In this workshop, you will learn or refresh your knowledge on non-profit board member essentials.​ Learning Outcomes: Come away from this […]

Join the Other People Project for an evening of learning and conversation! The Other People project team will lead a powerful panel discussion on racism, bigotry, and implicit bias, in partnership with Burnaby Together — Coalition Against Racism and Hate and Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table.

This course is presented in 5 modules, takes about 15 hours, self-directed and when complete, the participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. This course is recommended for settlement sector staff as it aims to build a common base of knowledge, increase awareness and education, and enhance the capacity of service providers to recognize and […]

"Accessibility as a Human Right" is an webinar that examines the critical importance of ensuring that all individuals have equitable access to environments, services, and information, framing accessibility as an essential component of human rights. The discussion brings together experts, advocates, and policymakers to explore the legal, technological, and social frameworks that support accessibility, address […]

Join Taseem Kaur, Regional Civic Educator at Elections Canada, to learn all about elections including: • Overview of Elections Canada and the voting process • Who can vote and the different ways to vote • How to register • Voting in referenda • And more! Participants will also get to practice voting with a fun […]

Established in March 2015, Bright Beginnings Foundation is a registered non-profit organization under the BC Societies Act. They are fully volunteer-operated and 99% of all donations go towards providing BBF Bursaries to students. Join Sylvia for the 8th Annual Plant Sale!

On "Decolonizing Systems & Spaces", Rachelle Dallaire, a passionate advocate whose work challenges the lingering colonial legacies embedded within our institutions and everyday environments. With a background that spans policy advocacy, community engagement, and scholarly contributions to decolonial theory, Rachelle brings a unique blend of practical experience and deep intellectual insight to the discussion. In […]

Learn more about what it means to be a non-profit board member and how you can contribute in a meaningful way – to benefit both you and your community! Volunteering on (Non-Profit) Boards: Why and How to Join a Board workshop is designed specifically to help people from equity seeking groups, such as people with […]

Alignment, board engagement, and clarity! Learn why having a strategic plan is important to your organization and how this can be achieved. This workshop focuses on the importance of a strategic plan and outlines its components.​ Learning Outcomes: By the end of this session you will be able to: Define the role of the board […]

Leadership Principles strengthens your individual leadership skills and personal attributes to positively impact the effectiveness of your organization.​ This 3-day lab is a unique professional development offering for non-profit leaders seeking to increase self-awareness and learn about values-based leadership.​ Suggested participants: You are an ideal candidate if you:​ are currently working in the non-profit sector […]