OCB Workshop Registration

United Way Toronto is pleased to offer low-cost training providing learning opportunities for staff and board members to enhance their skills and knowledge base. Our strategic direction of offering supports through Organizational Capacity Building (OCB) includes a focus on individual knowledge development as a means to achieve organizational development and to increase capacity to serve clients and the growing needs of communities. For a full description of the workshops and seminars being offered please see The 2008 Spring-Summer Calendar (pdf)

TO REGISTER:

Registering on-line does not guarantee that you are registered in your selected courses. Registration will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, space permitting. A confirmation of registration will be e-mailed in advance of the workshop. If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail your name will be automatically added to a waiting list. If a space becomes vacant, you will be contacted prior to the course giving you the opportunity to attend.

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Payment: Your organization will be invoiced twice a year - in July and in December - for payment of all staff and volunteers who attend training through the United Way's Organizational Capacity Building Training Program. The invoice will be e-mailed directly to your organization to the attention of your executive director. Your organization may pay by credit card or cheque.

This applies to all workshops and seminars, except the Volunteer Lawyers Service, where you must register online and pay at the time of registration. For information on registration or payment, contact Linney Lau at 416 777 1444 ex 289.

Location of workshops: Training courses are held at United Way Toronto office unless otherwise indicated. The United Way office is located at 26 Wellington Street East, 11th floor, Toronto.

By Subway: At King Station, walk south on Yonge St. two blocks to Wellington St., turn east (left) and walk one block. United Way is the first building on the corner, north side.

Underground Parking: Enter from Colborne St. off Church St.
Outdoor Parking: At the corner of Church St. and Colborne St.

BOARD GOVERNANCE SERIES

Role of the Board in Corporate Governance

United Way Toronto and Volunteer Lawyers Service are pleased to present this seminar for new or returning board members or executive directors of non-profit organizations.

At this seminar you will learn the fiduciary duties and obligations of the board of directors; measures needed to ensure adequate corporate accountability, and what procedural aspects of running a board of directors are needed.

Monday, June 16, 2008 | 6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. | Location: United Way, 2nd Floor | Cost: $25.00

Register at www.volunteerlawyers.org

THE CHARITIES FILES: TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO COMPLETE THE T3010A
(check boxes of workshop you wish to attend)

The Charities File – Administering the Registered Charity Information Return

Executive directors, board members, managers, as well as faculty and coordinators within post-secondary programs related to the voluntary sector should attend this module that will provide participants with an overview of the roles and responsibilities of senior staff and board members in ensuring the T3010A is filed accurately and on time. It will also outline CRA's role as a potential partner, and strategies for improving the capacity of a charity. If you attend both sessions there will be some overlap of material.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | Cost: Free
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | Cost: Free

The Charities File – Completing the Registered Charity Information Return (T3010A) for CRA

Staff or volunteers responsible for completing the T3010A, i.e. bookkeepers, treasurers, executive directors, faculty and coordinators within accounting programs, and accountants should attend this module that provides training, which should enable participants to prepare information, attachments and transfer organizational and financial information to the T3010A. It will provide valuable tips on how to accurately complete the form. If you attend both sessions there will be some overlap of material.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008 | 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Cost: Free
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 | 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Cost: Free

NON-PROFITS AND THE LAW DEVELOPMENT SERIES

Legal Risk Management – Is Your Non-Profit Ready?

United Way Toronto, Volunteer Lawyers Service and City of Toronto, Community Resources Unit are pleased to present this seminar for new or returning board members or executive directors, or senior managers of nonprofit organizations.

This seminar will focus on understanding and addressing the legal requirements and risks faced by non-profit and charitable organizations. It will focus on the issues associated with proper governance structures, including by-laws and critical organizational policies.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 | 6:00p.m. - 8:30p.m. | Location: At Metro Hall | Cost: FREE

Register at www.volunteerlawyers.org

Privacy Legislation

United Way Toronto and Volunteer Lawyers Service are pleased to present this seminar for new or returning board members or executive directors, HR managers of nonprofit organizations.

The implementation of federal and provincial privacy legislation, PIPEDA and PHIPA, has a range of implications for non-profit and charitable organizations. This workshop will answer your questions about how the legislation may relate to your organization's work, what steps you need to take to ensure you comply with the legislation, and how to deal with concerns or complaints.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 | 1:30p.m. - 4:30p.m. | Location: United Way, 2nd Floor | Cost: $25

Register at www.volunteerlawyers.org

NEIGHBOURHOOD EMPOWERMENT SERIES (check boxes of workshop you wish to attend)

Neighbourhood Empowerment & Change Strategies

Learn the master strategies for leveraging major change in your neighbourhood, community or social system. Learn how to create long range plans to phase-in the major changes. Learn how to involve and focus large groups in the change process without creating chaos and while still retaining some control. For staff who interact with neighbourhood groups, front-line community development workers, leadership of neighbourhood organizations, project staff who want community involvement.

Friday, May 9, 2008 | 9:30 am – 4:30 pm | Cost: $65.

Facilitated Focused Conversations

Learn the key facilitation method that can lead to effective outcomes in workshops, meetings, discussions, focus groups, presentations, and training and conflict resolution and consensus creation. The Focused Conversation method is the fundamental method and skill, which allows a facilitator to move a group toward a successful outcome.

For staff who interact with neighbourhood groups, front-line community development workers, leadership of neighbourhood organizations, project staff who want community involvement.

Friday, May 23, 2008 | 9:30 am – 4:30 pm | Cost: $65.
Of Special Interest (check boxes of workshop you wish to attend)

Media Relations

Media Relations is an important tool for raising public awareness and profile of your agency's initiatives and activity in the community. Whether telling a compelling story, promoting programs or linking with current issues, strong media relations' skills help to effectively communicate your message.

Executive directors, senior managers and media relations and/or communications representatives should attend this workshop.

Thursday, July 3, 2008 | 9:30 am – 3:30 pm | Cost: $25. (Includes light lunch)
    

If you have questions or require more information,
please contact Linney Lau at 416 777 1444 ex 289 or llau@uwgt.org

NOTE: SEATING IS LIMITED. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY.