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Across the Board is a free workshop series that supports non-profits in Strathcona County to build strong, effective boards. This series is a collaboration with The Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (ECVO). 

Across the Board runs its workshop series each year. If you have attended workshops in previous years, the content will be similar.

Upcoming workshops

Governance and Healthy Organizations: You, Your Board & the Work.
Improve how your board functions through this free, engaging and insightful workshop designed to strengthen your board's governance practices and build connections with other board members who are asking similar questions.

Topics Covered:

• What is Good Governance?
• Clarifying Board Member Roles & Responsibilities
• Governance vs. Operations
• Healthy Decision-Making Practices

When: November 22, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Community Centre, Meeting Rooms 1 & 2

Registration coming soon!

Alberta Board Member Essentials

Designed to support the growth of new and developing board members, the Alberta Board Member Essentials (ABME) program is a multi-part training program for new and experienced board members. ABME combines online learning with live workshops to give new and developing board members the tools to successfully serve on a non-profit board.

There are a limited number of scholarships available for Strathcona County board members to attend. If your are interested, email familyandcommunity@strathcona.ca or call 780-464-4044 to learn more.