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Thursday June 13, 2013 – Thursday June 13, 2013 1380 Ellis Street, Kelowna Map and Directions | Register Description: An interactive educational workshop for parents, students and service providers In his engaging, story-filled presentation, Dr. Michael Ungar will show how a child’s resilience depends on more than a child’s individual capacity to overcome challenges. Resilience more »

Friday May 31, 2013 – Friday May 31, 2013 #120-1735 Dolphin Avenue Map and Directions | Register Description: Imagine Canada is coming to Kelowna! Dr. Michelle Gauthier, VP, Public Policy & Community Engagement, is witnessing first-hand how the nonprofit sector’s relationship with government and the public is changing. Charities and nonprofits are charting their own course, more »

The Central Okanagan Charitable Gaming Association is conducting two grant writing workshops for community groups, organizations and charities from the Central Okanagan and Kootenay region, particularly in reference to the BC provincial community gaming grant program. These workshops follow a sold-out workshop in March. The May sessions take place on Sunday May 26 in the more »

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Lunch & Lead: Volunteer Management Series FREE. Bring your lunch and KCR will provide beverage and a sweet treat. Learn something new to take back and share with your organization and volunteers. 12 noon – 1:00pm, at KCR Training Room, 120 -1735 Dolphin Avenue, Kelowna   TOPICS: 1. Writing Volunteer Descriptions that Actually Work: May 7, more »

Governance Lab is coming to the Okanagan, beginning May 2013! The sessions are scheduled on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00pm – 4:30pm. Tuesday, May 14: Governance as Leadership Tuesday, June 11: Developing Your Current Board Tuesday, July 09: Fund Development Tuesday, September 10: Evaluating the Executive Director’s Performance Tuesday, October 08: Creating a Strategic Board   more »

Monday October 28, 2013 – Monday November 4, 2013 120-1735 Dolphin Ave Map and Directions | Register Description: This 4-day workshop will help you attract and retain volunteers. Content is based on Canadian research, best practices and the Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement. Read more about the 8 modules… Cost: $199 Includes materials and light refreshments Up more »

“We need volunteers!” How many times have you heard this plea? And you know what happens . . . people ignore the message. Unusual wording that appeals to what people want to do instead of what we need them to do, makes all the difference. Here are some fresh ideas. “Are you a social butterfly?” more »

The Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is offering the following workshops: Understanding Hearing Loss: February 20th Hearing Aids: March 20th Coping with Hearing Loss: April 17th What is Speech Reading: May 15th Times: 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: KCR, 120-1735 Dolphin Ave Registration: Leslee Scott at moc.hhdiwnull@ttocsl or call 250.763.3562 – Limited seating available so please register early – Assistive listening more »

Location: Okanagan Regional Library, 1380 Ellis Street, Kelowna Date: November 7, 2012 Time: 9am-12pm Price: $40 Executive Directors and Board Executive will learn essential information when hiring executive directors and contract staff. The top 10 policies every non-profit employer needs will be shared. Robert Smithson: The Rock, Paper, Scissors of Employment Law The Good, The more »