Book a custom workshop with our team or attend one of our public workshops below.
WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE ON DEMAND
Our workshops can be remote or in person, anywhere in Canada. We will customize your workshop to your needs or you can attend one of our public workshops below. Topics could include:
Equity Approaches to Organization Policy Development
Diversifying Revenue and Increasing Sustainability: Practical Strategies for Canadian Non-Profits
Values-Based Leadership in Non-Profit Settings
Board Governance Training - Introduction and Advanced Levels
Qualitative Research Skills for Non-Profits
Grant and Proposal Writing for Success
Equity Approaches to Organization Policy Development
April 30th, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT
Virtual Meeting
HALF-DAY VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
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Non-profit organization policies are required to govern and operationalize the work of the corporation, however they are often the least exciting and last priority on the executive to-do list! Despite this, they are a crucial component to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and can be a key aspect of the organization’s efforts to weave, diversity, equity, inclusion and decolonizing values into their work.
This half-day, virtual workshop will review contemporary trends in policy development across the non-profit sector while sharing resources and tools for leaders to begin engaging in policy development as transformative, social justice work.
Participants will leave with policy audit tools, policy templates, and other resources to support them in reviewing and updating their operational and governance policies.
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Understand the role and function of policies within non-profit environments with respect to mitigating risk and managing human, financial and other resources
Identify what policies are required by law and when, including those recently introduced by the Accessibility for Manitobans Act.
Gain awareness of equity-focused approaches to policy analysis, review and development, including tools and resources to support updating policies to reflect the complex needs of non-profit organizations.
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Board Directors, Executive Directors, CEO’s, Senior Management Team members, Directors, Program Managers and Coordinators of health, social service, education, or union sectors
Non-profit start-ups
Students in human services (social work, psychology, nursing, health sciences, etc.)
Program Development 101 for Non-Profits
June 18th, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT
Virtual Meeting
HALF-DAY VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
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Non-profit and charitable organizations are the lifeblood of our community. Not only do they respond to emerging needs in real time, they work proactively to improve society and promote social change. A common issue faced by many organizations engaged in this work is that responding to emerging needs leads to programs and services developing “on the fly,” which can pose risks to the community, staff, and to the organization as a whole. This is where Program Development comes in – when applied systematically to programs and services, it helps to promote stability, sustainability, and success for both your staff and your clients.
This workshop will provide basic, entry level skills, tools and resources to help you and your non-profit/charitable organization structure your program or service using Program Development theory and methods. You will be offered concrete skills, applicable tools and templates, and background resources that can be used for a program or service that you are either thinking of starting, or that is currently running (and potentially running away from you)!
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1. Understand what Program Development is, how it fits into non-profit and charitable organizations, and why it will help you build better, stronger, more sustainable programs.
2. Learn skills related to the program development process, including assessing where you’re at and where you need to go.
3. Practice applying program development skills using methods and tools that structure the components of your program or service.
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Program Coordinators, Managers, Directors of Executive Directors responsible for the administration of programs and services in non-profit/charitable organizations
Non-profit staff from health, education and/or social service organizations
Ideal for community-based organizations
Non-profit start-ups
Students in human services (social work, psychology, nursing, health sciences, etc.)
Repairing and Healing from Organizational Trauma
June 25th, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT
Virtual Meeting
HALF-DAY VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
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Non-Profit Organizations throughout health, education and social services routinely encounter challenging situations throughout the course of their work serving the community, whether through direct client interactions, exposure to crises, or the cumulative strain of organizational pressures. While it is common for such organizations to support their students, clients and community members to weather traumatic events in their lives, many organizations lack the structures, skills, and tools needed to recognize, respond to, and repair the impacts of trauma at the organizational level. Examples include sudden loss within the team or client base, experiencing critical incidents once or routinely/repetitively as part of the work, or managing the negative and/or unanticipated outcomes of organizational change. Organizational trauma is not unlike personal trauma; without active and intentional support, the effects can be dire, including diminishing well-being, performance, and trust, leading to negative impacts on the culture of the organization and the programs and services it provides for the community.
This half-day, virtual workshop introduces participants to a trauma-informed approach designed to help individuals and teams understand, navigate, and heal from organizational trauma.
Facilitated by Sarah Dack, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, and Jared Star, CEO of Bison Research and Development, this session combines theory with practical tools to support both personal recovery and organizational resilience.
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Recognize the signs and sources of organizational trauma within service-provider environments.
Identify tools and resources to aid in developing a plan to address organizational trauma.
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Service Providers working in health, social service, community, education, or related sectors.
Board Directors, Executive Directors, CEO’s, Senior Management Team members, Directors, Program Managers, and Coordinators.
Diversifying Revenue and Increasing Sustainability
October 1st, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT
Virtual Meeting
HALF-DAY VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
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In 2023, demand for services from Canadian non-profits rose by 46.1%, while organizational capacity to meet that demand fell by 13.2% (Statistics Canada, 2024). This growing gap, alongside shifting socio-political and cultural dynamics, underscores the urgent need for non-profits to diversify revenue streams and strengthen long-term sustainability.
This half-day, in-person workshop offers a clear snapshot of current trends affecting the non-profit sector and introduces practical strategies that organizations can adapt to their own contexts. Participants will explore approaches such as social enterprise and self-generating revenue initiatives, strategic fund development planning, and data-driven advocacy to strengthen their competitive edge.
By the end of the session, participants will leave with both insight and practical tools to help reduce reliance on government funding while enhancing their organization’s overall sustainability and resilience.
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Examine the new realities increasing complexity for Canadian non-profits through recent data and case studies, with attention to equity considerations and sector/regional differences.
Identify and assess practical strategies—such as social enterprises and self-generating revenue initiatives, fund development planning, and data-driven advocacy—that enable non-profits to reduce reliance on government or grant funding and strengthen their competitive positioning.
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Board Directors, Executive Directors, CEO’s, Senior Management Team members, Directors, Program Managers and Coordinators of health, social service, education, or union sectors
Non-profit start-ups
Students in human services (social work, psychology, nursing, health sciences, etc.)
Basic Research Skills for Non-Profits
November 19th, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT
Virtual Meeting
HALF-DAY VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
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Non-profit and charitable organizations are called upon to justify their work regularly; whether it be to funders, to community leaders, or to clients, there is always a need to show the value of the investment in terms of impact, change, and outcomes.
This workshop will provide knowledge and basic research skills related to the various methods and means to gather, interpret and share data in non-profit environments. These methods include commonly used assessments, including Needs Assessments, SWOT/SOAR Analysis, and Market and Workforce Assessments, and will also cover the preparation of Briefing Notes that highlight issues and suggest options for change. Other topics covered will include ethics, developing research questions, weaving cultural sensitivity and safety into the research process, and ensuring that community and clients are centred and involved along the way.
Participants will leave with a research action plan that can be easily and readily implemented in the organization, along with supporting materials and resources to support the work.
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Understand what “Research” is, and how it fits into the life cycle of a non-profit or charitable organization.
Understand Research Ethics fundamentals, including data ownership/security and management, and informed consent procedures
Gain awareness of the most common research methods used by non-profits and charitable organizations, including a range of assessments along with cultural considerations in the collection and use of data
Practice the skill of developing your research question and choosing the right tool for the job
Understanding how to collect, interpret and share your data with the right audience
Moving from knowledge to action – the role of the Briefing Note and incorporating data into your Advocacy Work
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Program Coordinators, Managers, Directors of Executive Directors responsible for the administration of programs and services in non-profit/charitable organizations
Research and Evaluation staff
Non-profit staff from health, education and/or social service organizations
Ideal for community-based organizations
Non-profit start-ups
Students in human services (social work, psychology, nursing, health sciences, etc.)