Community Board Development
Non-profit organizations are a vital part of building strong and engaged communities. The City of Fort Saskatchewan recognizes and values the contributions of groups and the individuals that give their time and talents to them. The City actively works to provide ongoing support, understand the needs of volunteer groups and amplify their incredible influence on the well-being of residents. For more information, or to learn more, please email fcssinfo@fortsask.ca.
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Alberta Community Development UnitSupport and services that assist organizations to do their work in Alberta communities. Provides customized capacity building services for non-profit, charitable organizations, social profit organizations, unincorporated collaboratives and committees to help you achieve your solutions at no cost. More information on the Alberta Community Development Unit Alberta Community Support Network (ACSN)Offers consultancy services to non-profit organizations by utilizing volunteers that have a solid understanding of the non-profit and charitable sectors and can provide a broad range of professional services based on their availability. Alberta Non-profit Network (ABNN)This network brings together orgs of all sizes and scopes to collectively address provincial-wide issues, advancing a proactive, resilient and collaborative non-profit sector. Board Governance GuidebookThis resource has been specifically developed for commissions, committees, societies, and associations that require training and support. View the Board Governance Guidebook - Everything you need to know Capacity BuildingCapacity building is whatever is needed to bring a non-profit to the next level of operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational maturity, so it may more effectively and efficiently advance its mission into the future. View Capacity Building- What is it and why is it important? Charity or non-profit or bothThe words ‘non-profit’ and ‘charity’ are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. Diversity in Non-profitA comprehensive toolkit for use by CEOs, board chairs, heads of board governance committees and independent consultants when working with boards on issues around diversity and governance. View Diversity in Governance (A Toolkit for Non-profit Boards) Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary OrganizationsHelps organizations build and sustain their volunteer programs and services through resources, networking, and skill development opportunities. Check out Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations GOA: Freedom to careAims to remove barriers for the province’s non-profits and support their key role in the delivery of important programs and services. GOA: Non-profit documents and guidesResources related to the governance of non-profit organizations, including guides, workbooks and bulletins. Check out the GOA Non-profit documents and guides GOA: Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation (SPAR) ProgramSPAR provides grant and award programs, training, research and other services to the non-profit sport community in Alberta. Presenting to Council - Understanding the processEffectively presenting to City Council involves thorough preparation, clear communication, and strategic relationship-building. Check out the Guide to Municipal Presentations for Public Board Members Roberts Rules of OrderThis is a framework that is comprised of a set of codes and rules of ethics that helps groups hold orderly meetings that allow the majority to rule while allowing minority voices to be heard. |
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All of the resources below are offered at no-cost. Local educational opportunities provided by the City of Fort Saskatchewan will be added as available. Government of Alberta Non-profit Learning CentreFind online courses and training resources on non-profit governance to support board members of non-profit organizations. Check out the GOA Non-profit learning centre
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