Vantage Point

09/09/2026

We’re heading to Chilliwack!

On September 15, we will be in the region delivering our workshop, Leadership: Conflict and Challenging Conversations. This workshop will explore how to navigate difficult conversations, respond to conflict thoughtfully, and build the skills needed to move challenging situations forward.

Delivered in partnership with the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce and funded by the First West Foundation, the session is designed to give non-profit leaders and teams practical tools they can put to work right away.

Learn more and register at: http://thevantagepoint.ca/chilliwack?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

We look forward to spending time with Chilliwack’s non-profit community and connecting with the people strengthening their communities every day.

We hope to see you there!

09/09/2026

Registration is now open for CSSHSA’s Caring for Communities 2026!

On October 27, frontline workers, leaders, and Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee members from across B.C.’s community social services sector will come together at the Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre for a full day of connection, learning, and collective care.

This year’s conference will focus on practical approaches to creating psychologically supportive workplaces, with sessions exploring:

• Psychological health and safety
• Indigenous Cultural Safety
• Neuro-affirming practice
• De-escalation
• And more

Early bird registration is $75 until September 27.

Your registration includes breakfast and lunch, keynote presentations, concurrent sessions, networking opportunities, and access to exhibitors.

Join colleagues from across B.C. to learn, connect, and celebrate the people who do the work of strengthening our communities every day.

Register for Caring for Communities 2026 today.

Register today: https://csshsa.ca/caring-for-communities-conference/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

09/08/2026

CharityVillage Connects’ episode The Dismantling of USAID: Impacts on Global Aid and Canadian Nonprofits explores the $63B gap in global aid and what it means for Canadian nonprofits. Experts discuss the challenges and opportunities as organizations work to fill the void left by disrupted partnerships.

Learn more and listen: https://resources.charityvillage.com/learning-centre/podcasts/?utm_source=Vibes&utm_medium=eblast&utm_campaign=CharityVillage+Podcast+Episode+33&utm_id=0101

09/07/2026

🎙️From our Vantage Point: Resource Library

Non-profit governance doesn't have to be intimidating!

Join Maria Turnbull and Eli Minas as they debunk misconceptions and share how collaboration makes the journey inspiring and impactful.

🎥 Watch now:

​This episode of From our Vantage Point, a podcast hosted by Vantage Point—Misconceptions about Non-Profit Governance—features host Maria Turnbull in conversation with governance expert and Parliamentarian Eli Mina. They explore myths around Robert’s Rules of Order, decision-making, and minu...

09/06/2026

We are proud to have solidified an ongoing partnership with viaSport to provide stronger capacity building and training for sports organizations across BC. Sports are integral to positive experiences in our communities and opportunities for strong relationships and skill-building. We are thrilled to be able to support these organizations with education and consulting services that support their impact and the great work they do.

viaSport announces partnership with Vantage Point

viaSport and Vantage Point are pleased to announce a new partnership. Through viaSport’s shared services program, Vantage Point will deliver practical training and capacity-building support to more than 70 viaSport Designated Sport Organizations across the province.

09/05/2026

▶️ Join us for Managing Change Essentials on September 16 ▶️

Change isn’t just inevitable—it’s continuous. This focused session, delivered in partnership with Project Management Volunteers (PMV), gives leaders the tools and framework needed to lead change confidently. Explore the difference between change and transition, learn which approaches align best with your organization, and walk away with concrete steps to build your internal capacity for change.

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:​
✅ Identify the difference between change and transition, and embrace the principles of change management.
✅ Appreciate different change management approaches and what is most appropriate for your organization.
✅ Identify concrete steps you can take immediately to build your capacity to manage and implement change.

🗓️ Wed, Sep 16, 2026 1:00 PM PDT
🎯REGISTER:

09/05/2026

Calling non-profit and community leaders in Northwest BC!

Join Vantage Point and the BC Non-Profit Network on September 17 for a day of connection, conversation, and learning with non-profit and community leaders from across Northwest BC.

Learn more and register at: https://www.tfaforms.com/5228772?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

Please share with others in your network who should be part of the conversation!

09/04/2026

▶️ Join us for Access to Records and Record Keeping on September 17 ▶️

Delivered in partnership with the Law for Non-Profits, this popular workshop provides clear, practical guidance on your non-profit’s obligations under the Societies Act (BC) and the Personal Information Protection Act (P**A).

Learn exactly what records must be kept, how to manage personal and sensitive information responsibly, how to identify legal trouble spots before they escalate, and simple ways to organize and maintain documents. You’ll leave with the confidence and knowledge needed to keep your organization compliant, transparent, and protected.

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:​
✅ Understand your record-keeping obligations under the Societies Act through a privacy lens.
✅ Know how to comply with privacy requirements under the Personal Information Protection Act (P**A).
✅ Identify common legal trouble spots in record-keeping and privacy, and know how to address them.
✅ Recognize what official records your organization must keep and how to organize them effectively.

🗓️ Thu, Sep 17, 2026 9:00 AM PDT
🎯REGISTER:

09/04/2026

▶️ Join us for Leading from Within on September 22 ▶️

Think of one or two leaders who have inspired you. What are some adjectives you might use to describe them?
Chances are words like “authentic”, “reliable”, and “strong” show up.

In Leading from Within, you will explore your personal leadership strengths, clarify your values, and envision your desired leadership impact.

With a deeper understanding of yourself you can:
✅ Get energized by spending more time working on your strengths.
✅ Align your values and actions to live more authentically (and boost your credibility as a leader).
✅ Take immediate steps to create your desired leadership impact.

🗓️ Tue, Sep 22, 2026 9:00 AM PDT
🎯 REGISTER:

09/03/2026

▶️ Join us for Strategic Plan Implementation on September 9 ▶️

Good strategic plans don’t just live on a shelf. They live through effective operational planning and ground-level decisions about programming, finances, hiring, and more.

In this workshop, we will explore the different ways that strategic plans are converted into actions and decisions. This may involve structural changes, leadership support, community engagement, resource allocation, and capacity building. It may also involve operational planning and embedding values into organizational processes and policies.

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:​
✅Identify potential changes to structure, capacity, and communications that will support implementation.
✅Describe the purpose and development of a “strategy filter”
✅Identify ways to embed organizational values in processes and policies.
✅Describe types of key performance indicators and other measures of success.
✅Describe different types of operational plans and how they can be developed and monitored.

🗓️ Wed, Sep 9, 2026 1:00 PM PDT
🎯REGISTER: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AqWoVX7bqsRxsDKSuM9mdLtBw1iuDiuL3TgGPexyLhe-mwzDxyWY~Ais5qhiL7FapdOS-Tn7b94LPqoIusZCjtaMItgl0o4HOpCYnz6FK2blOBQ?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com