Board Development Program
This program helps non-profit organizations improve the governance of their board through training, consultation and resources.
Overview
The Board Development Program (BDP) focuses on improving the governance of non-profit organizations through:
- curriculum-based training for individuals and groups on topics like board roles and responsibilities, policy development and effective use of committees
- volunteer instructor opportunities
- consultation and presentation services
Workshops
The BDP offers multi-board training in the form of Open Workshops.
Open Workshops
Open Workshops are for individual board volunteers and non-profit staff from any non-profit organization as well as anyone generally interested in governance. They allow you to share proven successful ideas from other boards that have gone through similar situations. An Open Workshop is sponsored by any organization on behalf of the larger community anywhere in Alberta.
If you are interested in co-sponsoring an Open Workshop with the Board Development Program, please see our contact information below.
If you are interested in attending an Open Workshop, please check our current schedule below for a list of upcoming Open Workshops, their dates and locations. If you are interested in registering for one of the Open Workshops, please get in touch with the contact that is listed for that workshop so that they can provide you with the registration details.
Open Workshop schedule
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Lethbridge, Alberta
Co-sponsor: Volunteer Lethbridge Association
Contact: Diana Sim
Phone: 403-332-4320
Email: diana.sim@volunteerlethbridge.com
Saturday, October 20, 2018
Okotoks, Alberta
Co-sponsor: Town of Okotoks
Contact: Tracy Church
Phone: 403-995-2772
Email: tchurch@okotoks.ca
Note: Registration will open August 8, 2018
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Saturday, October 27, 2018
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Co-sponsor: Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau Association
Contact: Wendy Bosch
Phone: 780-538-2727
Email: programs@volunteergp.com
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Strathmore, AB
Co-sponsor: Wheatland Further Education Society
Contact: Joyce Bazant, Executive Director
Phone: 403-934-5785
Email: wfes@telus.net
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Claresholm, Alberta
Co-sponsor: Prairie Winds Clubhouse Society
Contact: Carrie Anne Dahl, Executive Director
Phone: 403-915-7116
Email: director@prairiewindsclubhouse.com
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Hinton, Alberta
Co-sponsor: Town of Hinton
Contact: Lisa Brett
Phone: 780-865-6036
Saturday, January 26, 2019
Lac La Biche, Alberta
Co-sponsor: Lac La Biche County & Community Development
Contact: Lise Rouleau
Phone: 780-623-6726
Email: lise.rouleau@laclabichecounty.com
Resources
The Board Development Program has many resources to help non-profits develop their governance boards.
Information Bulletins
Information Bulletins are professionally produced by the board development program staff and various expert consultants. Bulletins cover topics relevant to non-profit board members or senior staff seeking to improve skills and gain knowledge in governance. Information provided in each bulletin, including contact names and numbers, are reviewed regularly for accuracy and relevance.
- Board Development Information Bulletins (available in French)
Workbooks
The Board Development Program and the Muttart Foundation produced a series of workbooks to help non-profits with challenges they may face. Workbooks are reviewed frequently and the latest edited versions including the Index feature are posted.
Developing Job Descriptions for Board Members of Non-profit Organizations
- How to write effective job descriptions and clarify roles and responsibilities.
- How to understand organizational bylaws, translate legalese into plain language and incorporate a non-profit in Alberta.
Board Building: Recruiting and Developing Effective Board Members for Nonprofit Organizations
- How to recruit skilled volunteers and leaders, and keep them committed.
Hiring and Performance Appraisal of the Executive Director
- A guide for board directors who are in the process of hiring a new Executive Director and/or providing a performance appraisal.
Financial Responsibilities of Non-profit Boards
- A guide to financial responsibilities, budgets, bookkeeping and financial statements.
Roles and Responsibilities online course
The Board Roles and Responsibilities is an online course, offered in partnership with the Alberta Library Trustees Association, that is designed to help non-profit board members enhance their board’s effectiveness.
Contact
To connect with the Board Development Program:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-427-2001
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: bdp@gov.ab.ca
Fax: 780-644-8800
Address:
#905 Standard Life Centre
10405 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4R7