United Way Leadership Development Services Public Workshops:
United Way strengthens the voluntary sector by offering training and workshops
to non-profit organizations throughout KFLA. The Leadership Development Services (LDS) public workshops are designed for board members, senior staff and volunteers to build capacity and develop the skills needed to become effective leaders.
Financial Best Practices for Not-For-Profits
Date: September 26, 2023, 1:00-4:00pm
Facilitator: Desirée Kennedy, City of Kingston
Location: Virtual via Zoom
This workshop provides an overview of financial best practices for board of directors and senior administrators of not-for-profits. Learn about topics relevant to daily financial management and governance responsibilities including budget preparation and monitoring; internal and external financial reporting; cash flow projections; financial policies and controls; and board oversight.
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Strategic Planning in Times of Change and Uncertainty
Date: October 18, 2023, 1:30-3:30pm
Facilitator: Rob Wood, 8020Info
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Strategic choices have a powerful influence on whether or not an organization will thrive in the future. This workshop will take you through not just the core concerns of strategic planning but also key subtleties to consider if you wish to plan effectively for operations in an ever-changing system. Participants will learn about best-practice approaches and options for strategy development; how leaders are adapting their planning models to post-pandemic conditions; practical tips, examples, and tools to help you execute your own strategic plans.
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United Way Leadership Development Services Board Governance Workshops
For Board Members and Senior Administrators.
Roles, Responsibilities and Recruitment of Boards
Date: June 19, 2023 1 – 5 pm
Facilitator: Bhavana Varma, United Way KFLA
Location: Virtual via Zoom
This interactive introductory workshop helps board of directors understand their roles and which board structure works best for your organization. You will gain tips and tools to support your governance role, regardless of the size of your organization. It is an essential workshop for first time directors, as well as directors looking for a refresher. The workshop will also focus on strategically recruiting board members and steps to help in creating an effective board.
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Demystifying Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI): Information Session
Date: April 26, 2023 5:30 – 7:30pm
Facilitator: Jennifer Mak, J. Mak Consulting,
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Over the last three years and counting, there has been a sense of urgency in response to what’s happened and what’s been happening with particular respect to the escalation of anti-Black, anti-Indigenous, and anti-Asian violence; the further marginalization of persons with disabilities; and the increasing displacement of people who are insecurely housed or unhoused.
In response, many organizations have started to consider or have furthered their EDI work. However, there are often misconceptions about EDI and an oversight that EDI is interconnected to human rights, which can have negative impacts on an organization.
Join us for an information session on the basics of EDI and its interrelation to human rights and legislative obligations.
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For further inquiries please email:
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United Way of KFL&A would like to acknowledge this traditional territory’s longer existence and its significance for the Indigenous people who lived and continue to live on Turtle Island.
We are situated on traditional Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and the Huron-Wendat land. There are Métis and other non-status First People from many Indigenous Nations present in our community today. This acknowledgement symbolizes the United Way KFL&A’s first step, of many, along this path toward Indigenous reconciliation, in a respectful manner.