Watch this free webinar, co-hosted by OASSIS, to learn about the different types of cybersecurity threats facing your non-profit or charity. We’ll cover how to identify these threats, as well as offer some insight into how to protect your organization’s sensitive data from cyberattacks. You’ll walk away with proven strategies that you can put in place right away to protect yourself and your organization.

Join us in this recording as we delve into the essentials of crafting effective policies and risk assessment in your volunteer program. Here’s what we’ll be covering:

Learn the basics of policy development and understand how to identify potential risks and liabilities as it relates to volunteer screening.

This is a self-guided workbook that offers an overview of the incorporation process for nonprofit societies within Alberta, including guidelines to cocnisder when developign your by-laws. This workbook may also be used to help support in the review and revision of current bylaws for existing nonprofits. This 2008 Revised Edition was developed by the Board Development Program of Alberta in collaboration with The Muttart Foundation.

This first (un)learning brief documents Volunteer Alberta’s early experiment with Flowing Fridays, including a four-day work week, no‑meeting days, and protected focus time. Drawing on staff surveys, external research, and lived experience, it explores how creating more space and flexibility can support wellbeing. The brief shares initial insights and questions that emerged from testing new ways of working.

Building on the initial experiment, this second (un)learning brief revisits the connection between rest and wellbeing and examines how the Flowing Fridays approach evolved over time. It reflects on key learnings, adjustments made to the experiment, and what didn’t work as expected. The brief also offers a deeper look at the design methodologies and grounding principles that guided the team’s ongoing journey.

Rules, regulation, and compliance measures for employers and employees in Alberta workplaces. Check out the latest information and fact sheets on the Government of Alberta website.

This is a self-guided workbook written for Board Members to provide an overview of the hiring process for Executive Directors and consideratiosn for evaluating their performance once hired. This 2008 Revised Edition was developed by the Board Development Program of Alberta in collaboration with The Muttart Foundation.

This guide offers a helpful starting point for groups and individuals looking to incorporate a nonprofit organization in Alberta. It offers summaries on topics such as choosing a name, drafting bylaws, filing incorporation documents, and understanding ongoing obligations.

This toolkit is a practical guide developed to help volunteer-engaging organizations to understand their insurance needs and navigate the complex process of finding the appropriate insurance coverage.

In this Speaker Series, hosted by the Alberta Community & Co-operative Association (ACCA), members of the Allied Community & Co-operative Shared Services (ACCESS) team introduce the concept of shared services, and the new nonprofit co-op, ACCESS. If you’re seeking alternatives to completing back-office tasks while balancing operational demands, you’re in the right place!

Join us in this version of our Risk Assessments and You presentation, customized for specifically those watching virtually and not part of a live recording. In this presentation, you will learn more about the myths of risk, what a risk assessment can look like, and helpful tips to help your organization address risks.

Built by nonprofits for nonprofits and social purpose organizations across Alberta, ACCESS is a nonprofit co-operative shared service model that helps reduce administrative pressure so you can focus on what matters most. This free, informative session explores this Volunteer Alberta Members benefit and how shared services (like HR, IT, bookkeeping, and group buying) can save your organization time, money, and capacity. Learn how to access expert support and preferred pricing that puts more resources back into your mission!

This practical guide walks communities through the key steps involved in establishing a volunteer centre, from assessing local needs and defining a mandate to governance, funding, and operations. Ideal for emerging groups, nonprofits, and community leaders looking to build or formalize volunteer infrastructure.

Use this toolkit from the Government of British Columbia to develop a strategic plan that is responsive to your community. This tool is a great starting place for organizations or communities starting to develop a strategic plan and looking to address complex, social issues.

A tipsheet for planning, hosting and creating engagement for virtual events. Includes ideas for virtual volunteer recognition

A resource library developed by HR Intervals, a free HR Toolkit for the nonprofit sector built and adapted from a team of nonprofit HR professionals.