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

Each workshop will focus on a specific topic aimed at strengthening volunteer boards. Topics may include:  

• Governance vs operations  
• Transitioning senior leadership and succession planning  
• Policy writing 
• Strategic and generative governance 
• Mission, vision and values 

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. 

Whether you’re new to board service or an experienced member, this free workshop will provide you with the tools and insights to strengthen your governance practices while building connections with other board members who are asking similar questions. This workshop will cover a variety of topics, including: 

• What is good governance? 
• Clarifying board member roles & responsibilities 
• Governance vs. operations 
• Healthy decision-making practices 

*Recommended pre-requisite to 2025 workshops*

• Register
• November 23, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Emerald Hills, Quartz Room & Sapphire Room
• Cost: FREE

Alberta Board Member Essentials

Designed to support the growth of new and developing board members, the Alberta Board Member Essentials (ABME) program was built by new and experience board members. Alberta Board Member Essentials is a multi-part training program that 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.