Schedule
*Schedule/time is subject to change
October 13 | Conference Day 1 :
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Trade Show All Day
8:00 AM
Check in Desk
Registration | Networking | Continental Breakfast
8:40 AM
Welcome
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
KEYNOTE
Inspiration, Collaboration & Creating Your Extraordinary Future
How to find fulfilment, adapt to change & live well through challenging times.
Crystal Flaman
Founder | Inspiring Success Services Inc.
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Break
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
OASSIS Benefit Plans for Non-Profits Presents:
PLENARY PANEL
Reckoning: Towards Sustainable Healthy Work in the Crisis, Health and Non-Profit Sectors
We often talk about burnout, compassion fatigue and the need for resiliency in our workforce. We are beginning to reckon with the reality that it is our systems that are failing, not our workers. What will it take to create sustainable work in helping professions, for volunteers and staff?
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This dialogue will bring together leaders from volunteer-involving organizations to talk about the stressful working conditions we are currently facing as a sector, and the changes we need to bring to work culture and the work itself to attract and retain people in a way that supports compassion and hope on the job.
Sponsored By
Stacy Ashton
Executive Director | Crisis Centre BC
Lisa Ollivier
CoolAid
Joann Connolly
CoolAid
11:15 AM - 11:25 AM
Break
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PLENARY SESSION
It’s Not What You Think: Stories and Strategies for Cultural Safety
Reconciliation and cultural safety are getting more and more attention and their importance is becoming more obvious. But many of us may still be unsure about what exactly these concepts mean or how to implement these ideas into our practice. How do we move from words to action?
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Creating culturally safe spaces is important and necessary and requires us to look at the systems we work within from different perspectives and learn how those systems were established and how we may be complicit in maintaining them.
Riley McKenzie
Indigenous Advisor | The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
12:40 PM - 1:45 PM
Networking Lunch
Connect with fellow conference attendees and visit the trade show vendors.
1:50 PM - 2:50 PM
WORKSHOP #1
Governance as Leadership
The current model for non-profit governance has existed for over 100 years. The environment in which we operate has become increasingly complex and current governance approaches don’t always meet the needs of organizations.
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This participatory session:
- Describes purpose driven governance and how it can help your organization
- Describes how thinking as fiduciaries, strategists, and sense makers at the same time will lead to good governance
- Explores the importance of shared, collaborative leadership
Jody Paterson
Executive Director | Board Voice Society of BC
1:50 PM - 2:50 PM
WORKSHOP #2
How We Talk & Write About What We Do
Professional writer, communications specialist and long-time community volunteer Lois Peterson will use specific examples of what works and what doesn’t – and why it’s important to get it write when we talk about what we do to support the community.
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The ways we reach people, how we share information and tips on communicating effectively with clients, other agencies and funders will all be included in this lively and informative presentation.
Lois Peterson
Communications Specialist | LPwordsolutions
2:50 PM - 3:00 PM
Break
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PLENARY SESSION
Emerging Trends in Volunteerism—What’s Here and What’s on the Horizon
A look at trends that are emerging in volunteerism with what’s here and what’s on the horizon.
Shaminda Perera, MEd.
Knowledge, Practice and Learning Lead | Volunteer Canada
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
SOCIAL/NETWORKING TIME
Enjoy a coffee, visit a trade show table or catch up with a friend! This is your time to re-connect.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
BCACG AGM
October 14 | Conference Day 2 :
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Trade Show All Day
8:00 AM
Check in Desk
Registration | Networking | Continental Breakfast
8:40 AM
Welcome
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
FortisBC Presents:
PLENARY DISCUSSION
Strategies for Non-Profit Revenue Diversification
The non-profit sector is pressured to deliver programs and services that address our communities’ most challenging needs with insufficient resources. This session will present a case study of how one organization took a strategic approach to diversify its revenues, reducing reliance on grants while increasing impact and service to the community.
Sponsored By
Lee Herrin
Director, Coaching & Consulting | Scale Collaborative
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Break
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
PLENARY SESSION
Continuous Improvement: Community Gaming Grant Policy Development that Supports Resilience in Community Life
The last few years have been challenging for not-for-profit organizations. This session with staff from the Gaming Branch will provide updates to the current situation, a look to the future and a Q&A session where participants can ask questions that concerns the sector and their own organization.
David Pyatt
Executive Director | BC Community Gaming Branch
Amy Bond
Acting Interim Outreach and Policy Manager
11:15 AM - 11:25 AM
Break
11:30 AM - 12:25 PM
WORKSHOP #1
Attracting & Engaging Youth Volunteers
How does your nonprofit engage the next generation? The rise of youth-led social movements from climate action to anti-racism has shown that young people are excited to give back and make a difference. This session will explore how to tap into that energy and recruit and retain youth volunteers to drive deeper impact at your organization.
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We will draw from experiences and insights from working with 200+ nonprofits and charities in the MeaningfulWork network and explore best practices and innovative new directions.
Objectives:
- Identify practical strategies & efficient tools to recruit youth (folks under 30)
- Explore models to retain youth volunteers and expand your youth donor base
- Engaging with youth through communities and social media
- Tapping into ingenuity through skill-based and team-based volunteering
Raaj Chatterjee
CEO | MeaningfulWork
11:30 AM - 12:25 PM
WORKSHOP #2
Collaborating for Results
In a lively discussion, using case studies from our work, Vantage Point facilitators Maria Turnbull and Cherie Payne will discuss the impact that working in coalition can have for not-for-profit organizations.
Cherie Payne
Director of Government Relations and Sector Development | Vantage Point
Maria Turnbull
Associate Executive Director | Vantage Point
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
Networking Lunch
Connect with fellow conference attendees and visit the trade show vendors.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
SHOW AND TELL
Presenters willl showcase important resources for organizations.
1:30 PM
SHOW AND TELL
Empowering Mindful Change
Project managers strive to be “on” all the time…on time, on budget and within scope. At Project Management Volunteers (PMV), we use leverage. It’s called knowledge philanthropy. We use project management to empower people to invest in change, and together achieve social impact. As a result, the communities served by the non-profits benefit.
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Since 2010 PMV has helped over 200 non-profit organizations achieve project goals through professional project management. We want to help non-profits succeed with their projects! And, we’ve got a proven track record of doing so! Do you think a project manager could help you achieve organizational goals? Contact us
Nicholas Cheung
Marketing & Communications | PM-Volunteers
1:30 PM
SHOW AND TELL
Talent Match
Has your organization considered hiring a student? The Talent MATCH program has expanded to include the Talent 4 Non-Profits program, with a focus on non-profits across BC.
Talent Match
1:30 PM
SHOW AND TELL
Capital Project Grant Program
Capital Project Grants provide $5 million annually to not-for-profit organizations throughout B.C. Hear from individuals who have successfully received this grant They will share advice & tips on this program.
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
SESSION
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits
Niki Sharma, B.C.’s Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits will share how the B.C. government is working with non-profits following the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and how the sector is essential to B.C.’s economic recovery.
Niki Sharma
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development & Non-Profits
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
SPECIAL GUEST
Laughter is the Best Medicine!
Always laugh when you can – it’s the best therapy!