Discover how organizations like yours are using AI to achieve operational excellence. This session reveals how large language models (LLMs) and other AI tools can move from casual use to becoming an essential driver of efficiency, insight, and impact in your not-for-profit. We’ll refresh some of the core concepts before diving deep into organizational uses: how LLMs work, why they sometimes mislead, smart ethical oversight and governance, and, of course, engineering the perfect context to get results. We’ll dive into case studies on AI in governance and AI in operations, from grant workflows and HR automation to secure AI-powered data management. With real-world examples, practical frameworks, and a clear-eyed look at the risks and opportunities, you’ll leave ready to lead your organization into an AI-enabled future.

As conversations around economic justice and workforce equity gain momentum, nonprofits are increasingly grappling with the implications of the living wage—for their employees, their budgets, and their missions. This interactive workshop explores what a living wage truly means, how it differs from minimum wage, and why it's becoming a standard of ethical employment. Participants learn how paying a living wage can improve employee retention, organizational culture, and service delivery - while also confronting the financial and operational challenges it may pose.  This session will equip you with the knowledge and resources to make informed decisions about wage practices that align with your values and sustainability goals.  

This course will provide an overview of the basic components of developing a government relations strategy, why it matters and provide participants with the opportunity to engage in several practical exercises.

This session will guide nonprofit organizations to recruit and retain volunteers in today’s changing landscape. Volunteer Lethbridge will share strategies for engaging diverse volunteer groups, including newcomers and students, and how to create meaningful, rewarding volunteer experiences. 

This session focuses on the core responsibilities of non-profit board members, including governance, oversight, and supporting the mission. Through practical examples, participants will explore how to lead with purpose. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your role in the organization’s broader framework for success, and how your contributions help sustain impact and build trust.

This session explores how nonprofit board members can help their organizations build a clearer, more trusted brand. We'll focus on the board’s role in supporting consistent messaging, aligning with mission and values, and strengthening public understanding.  

A key component of financial sustainability is the commitment of board and staff to financial management that includes timely review of financial reports and advance planning. One way that the board and staff plan for income and expenses in the future is by creating a budget. Learn the basics of budgeting in this session.

Strong boards create strong organizations. This session will highlight practical ways boards can foster collaboration and trust across board, staff, and volunteers. Participants will learn how boards can support healthy team dynamics, clarify roles, and build effective working relationships that strengthen the organization’s overall impact.

This session will focus on what board members need to know about cybersecurity from a leadership perspective. The talk will touch on the most common attacks against organizations, mitigation strategies, and resources available for crafting policies including industry standards to protect your organization.

Each board member has a fiduciary duty to administer, monitor, and distribute the assets of the organizations they serve. They must work to ensure long-term financial stability, monitor the use of funds, and ensure that controls are in place to protect the organization against error or fraud.

Led by a certified therapist, this session helps boards strengthen executive resilience and well-being. Participants will learn how governance choices, communication, and culture shape leadership effectiveness, and gain practical strategies — including developing policies to prevent burnout and support mental health — to foster a supportive, sustainable environment.

Strong governance starts with understanding the legal framework you operate in. This session will help Alberta nonprofit board directors and leaders grasp the laws and obligations that shape their volunteer work.

We’ll explore:

Legal duties and compliance requirements under Alberta legislation and the common law.

Where and when legal obligations begin and end, and how to separate governance from operational obligations.

Managing conflicts of interest under incorporating legislation and policies

Through practical examples, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your responsibilities, boundaries, and the legal context that underpins effective governance.

In Alberta’s nonprofit sector, risk management isn’t just good practice, it’s a legal responsibility. This session will help board directors and leaders recognize how legal obligations intersect with risk, and how proactive planning can protect both your organization and its mission.

We’ll explore:

Identifying and assessing legal, financial, operational, and reputational risks relevant to nonprofits.

Tools and frameworks for risk assessment that align with regulatory and fiduciary duties.

Strategies for building a risk-aware culture that supports compliance and accountability at every level.

Using real-world examples, you’ll leave with practical tools to meet your due diligence legal duties, minimize exposure, and make informed, defensible decisions.

This session equips nonprofit leaders with the core components of effective strategic planning. Participants will explore practical tools, frameworks, and facilitation techniques that boards and staff can use to develop, implement, and monitor a strategic plan. Templates, tips, and resources will also be provided to guide your organization’s planning journey.

Planning for succession is critical to ensuring board continuity and the success of your organization. Learn how board evaluations, understanding skill gaps, nurturing people and having frameworks in place can give potential recruits the confidence that this is a board they want to join. Discussion about the benefits of building a strong board will complement practical tools that boards can use.

Well-structured committees and focused meetings are an important part of building an effective board. In this session, we’ll explore how to design committees in ways that align with your organization’s strategic goals, organize and facilitate productive and energizing meetings, and keep board members engaged and on track. Through practical tips and real-world examples, you  will learn how to strengthen governance through keeping the board’s committees and meetings focused, productive, and purpose-driven.