Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations

In June, we gather the ED Room community in recognition of two important celebrations: Pride and Indigenous Peoples Day. Both are rooted in histories of resistance, resilience, and the ongoing work of communities who have transformed struggle into strength.

Register now: https://www.ecvo.ca/upcoming/the-ed-room-june/?datetime=189

Alberta Board Member Essentials is a multi-part training program that combines online learning with live workshops to give new and developing board members the tools to successfully serve on a nonprofit board.

For new board members, ABME helps build the foundational layer of learning in order to be an effective board member.

Sign up today: https://www.ecvo.ca/upcoming/alberta-board-member-essentials-summer/

📣 Pension Experts Needed: Alberta Nonprofit Network - ABNN and Volunteer Alberta are seeking individuals with expertise in pensions, policy, finance, or nonprofit leadership to join a Pension Project Task Force as part of a broader effort to explore and advance dignified retirement solutions for the nonprofit sector.

This group will review existing research, evaluate pension structures, and deliver recommendations on whether a sector-wide pension option is possible or whether an existing plan is a better fit.

🗓️Expressions of Interest are accepted through June 12, 2026.
📧Submit your Expression of Interest to [email protected]
ℹ️Learn about the task force:https://volunteeralberta.ab.ca/app/uploads/Dignified-Retirement-Project-Call-for-Expressions-of-Interest.pdf

Pride is a time to celebrate diversity, raise visibility, and work towards equality. Let's continue to spread love and acceptance for all.

Happy Pride Month!

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to honour the unique cultures, traditions, and experiences of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis.

Throughout June take the opportunity to learn about the first peoples of these lands, their histories, and lived experience.

Join the celebration: https://ow.ly/R2cq50S5xk0

We are excited to announce the Liz O'Neill Bursary intake is now open!

This bursary supports the next generation of leaders with funding for impactful professional development in leadership, management, governance, and public policy. Grow your skills and lead with confidence.

Learn more and apply: https://www.ecvo.ca/what-we-do/leadership/liz-oneill-leadership-bursary/eligibility-and-apply/

Thank you to Imagine Canada and everyone else who made yesterday's Regional Nonprofit Roundtable possible. We had informative presentations about the current state of the sector and engaging discussions about what the future of the sector could look like.

We look forward to future sessions that support these conversations. Thank you again to everyone who attended and made it possible!

RBC
Edmonton Community Foundation
Intact Insurance – Intact Assurance

In June, we gather the ED Room community in recognition of two important celebrations: Pride and Indigenous Peoples Day. Both are rooted in histories of resistance, resilience, and the ongoing work of communities who have transformed struggle into strength.

Register now: https://www.ecvo.ca/upcoming/the-ed-room-june/?datetime=189

At Bylaws Lab, learn the latest best practices and ask the experts how you can make your bylaws fresh and future-ready in an evolving nonprofit sector. Experience dictates that new bylaws tend to take 15 – 30 hours of committee time. Our goal is to simplify the process for you.

Register now: https://www.ecvo.ca/upcoming/bylaws-lab-fall/