Upcoming Events and Activities

08 Feb-Fund Development – getting to sustainability

Our focus is on increasing your chance of success!

(Register now and let's get moving!)

Successful fundraising is vital to all non-profits. Good planning and sound management are always keys to success. Fundraisers can meet the ongoing needs of your organization and are the cornerstone of many funding plans. Fund Development is the next logical step for any organization that sees itself as a long-term contributing member of a community seeking to build its organizational capacity and enter into long-term commitments with its clients and partners.
This Fund Development workshop, the first in a series presented by the Ministry of Culture and Community Services, Community Development Unit in partnership with the Nonprofit Sector Link, will remove some of the mystery around fund development.  We’ll provide tools designed to help organizations think about the future strategically, develop sustainable relationships and move towards ensuring long-term viability for your organization.

Date:                    Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Start Time:            08:00 am      End Time: 5:00 pm
Location:               Room 140- Bob Lamb Building, Keyano College
Fee:                      $25.00 members     $30.00 non-members

 
Facilitator: Karen Doyle

Karen Doyle is a Community Development Officer working for the Ministry of Culture and Community Services, Engagement and Inclusion Division, Community Development Branch.  She has worked with volunteer organizations and non-profit groups since 1983 and has a Certificate in Volunteer Management with a Fundraising Major from the Grant MacEwan University. Karen is an ICA (Canadian Institute of Cultural Affairs) trained facilitator with experience in a variety of community capacity building areas that include strategic planning, proposal writing, fund development and collaboration - to name a few.  Karen's interest is in providing support and resources to community based organizations that are trying to make a difference in their communities for the diverse populations they serve. 

About Culture and Community Services and what expertise and knowledge will Karen Doyle bring to us on February 8, 2012:

They provide a broad range of programs that support a high quality of life and are valued by Albertans.

Quality of life is further supported through programs that provide financial assistance to communities, the non-profit/voluntary sector, the arts, film and heritage. The preservation and presentation of Alberta's historical resources is realized through the Provincial Archives of Alberta and world renowned museums and historic sites across the province.

The Ministry consists of the department and agencies, boards and commissions that report directly to the Minister including:

•     Alberta Foundation for the Arts
•     Alberta Historical Resources Foundation
•     Government House Foundation
•     Historic Resources Fund

Important:

1. You must be able to provide a proof that you represent a non-profit organization, as this training is meant for individuals who are building their skills for the purposes of advancing and sustaining the non-profit sector. This is also a requirement that we need to meet to make this training available to you in a minimal cost.
2. Light meal and refreshment will be provided
3. Alberta Culture and Community Services will also provide a certificate of completion after this training. 4. Please bring a usb key for your electronic copies of Fund Development tools that Karen is providing.