Workshops & Training for Non-Profit Leaders
Empowering boards, staff, and volunteers with practical skills, fresh perspectives, and purpose-driven strategies for lasting impact.
Governance and Volunteer Management (NPM350)
Part of the SFU Non-Profit Management Certificate Program
Start dates: January 14, 2026
Course Description: Explore the role of ‘unpaid’ labour in a non-profit organization—board members, volunteers and professional pro-bono services. You’ll examine the colonial concepts of volunteerism, including board governance as a key volunteer role, and identify tools and approaches that support an organization’s core purpose. You will also examine the ethics of engaging ‘unpaid’ workers and learn ways to address common non-profit management challenges such as recruitment, retention and succession planning.
Location: Online
Format: Self-paced within deadlines set by instructor
Duration: 13 weeks
Tuition: $875
Past Training
Debunking Corporate Nonsense
Lead Your Non-Profit with Purpose, Not Just Policy
Dates: September–November 2025
Format: Live online workshops • Q&A + skill practice • Practical templates & shareables
Pricing: $100 per session • $300 for the full series (includes bonus session)
Group rate: 15% off when 3+ from the same org register
Harnessing Legacy Giving in the Southern Gulf Islands
Legacy Giving: A practical training for Gulf Island organizations on what it is, how to do it, and why now is a good time to start.
This practical workshop is designed for board and staff members of Southern Gulf Islands non-profits who are exploring legacy giving, endowment funds, or establishing a foundation. With a significant transfer of wealth on the horizon and growing pressure on local organizations to secure long-term sustainability, now is the time to act. You’ll gain a clear understanding of legacy giving, learn how to design and communicate an effective campaign, and discover how collaboration with other organizations can amplify your impact, all while staying true to your mission and values.
Date: Wednesday, November 5 · 9:00AM – 3:30PM
Location: The Tides Cottages | 1329 Mackinnon Road Pender Island, BC V0N 2M1
Pricing: $50 for 6 hours, 30 minutes workshop
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