This video from CanadaHelps provides tips for partnering with businesses for GivingTuesday.

For non-profits, social media marketing is now an instrumental part of promoting an event. And while social media is often thought of as in-the-moment and spontaneous, effective social media marketing requires forethought. This blog post outlines how to optimize the social media element of your next event marketing plan.

Do you have a hard time explaining to people what social impact is, how it comes about, and how to quantify it? The Center for Social Innovation at the Stanford Graduate School of Business at Stanford University developed a framework called The Impact Compass that can help. This webinar will discuss how the Impact Compass can help:

• Donors to assess the potential of philanthropic ventures
• Nonprofit leaders to analyze and compare program opportunities to better allocate their limited resources

Technology funding is often a hard sell. Funders want to see impact and are reluctant to provide a lot of discretionary funding for "overhead." But you know that the success of your day-to-day work depends on systems and tools that make you smarter and more efficient. How do you make the case to funders that your technology needs are a good investment? In this webinar, learn how to find funders offering technology grants and write winning proposals to get your technology needs funded.

How do you keep supporters engaged between major fundraising events? This webinar will help you change your thinking about that precious time in between. Many organizations don't make use of this time because they are in "task mode." They are not thinking about leveraging this time to cultivate relationships online. This webinar will focus on the following:

• Why a consistent communications plan is essential.
• What donor stewardship means in an online world.
• 10 vital actions to cultivate a network eager to support you.
• How to fire up board members, volunteers, donors and staff to fundraise every day.
• How to generate loyal support beyond your event.

This presentation will cover some of the top CRA concerns for Canadian registered charities including:

• T3010 annual charity information return and their accuracy
• Official donation receipts
• Staying within a charity's legal objects
• Fundraising regulation and CRA's Guidance on Fundraising
• Dealing with Non-Qualified Donees such as Canadian non-profits that are not registered charities and foreign charities

This event features presentations on falls prevention issues and the latest research:

• Technological Revolution: Falls and Injury Prevention
• Falls Risk Management Strategy: What do I need to know?
• Physical Literacy
• Concussions in Seniors
• Piloting a Falls Strategy at St. Marguerite Manor

Enjoy soup, bannock, tea, coffee and dessert. There will also be a 50/50 draw and bingo will follow after lunch. For more information call 587-525-8969.

Learn how you can declutter your space for the winter. Exhibitors will include junk removal, moving service, professional organizers, non-profit organizations accepting donations and much more. Two keynote speakers will provide information that will help you with downsizing and getting rid of things you no longer need. Coffee will be provided at no extra charge. For more information, contact 780-483-1209. No need to pre-register, just show up.

Learn about new destinations and cultures at two Armchair Travel sessions offered by Minerva Senior Studies Institute in November:

• New York City: November 6, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $31.50
• India and Its Diversity: November 8, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $31.50

For more information, email [email protected] or call 780-497-5082.

Do you currently access the river valley - for recreation, to connect with nature, to spend time with friends and family? If not - what barriers do you face? How can the City of Edmonton ensure the River Valley is truly a place for all Edmontonians, while also protecting and restoring its ecological value? 

Share your thoughts to help shape the future of the northeast and southwest reaches of the river valley. The second of four phases of public engagement for the Ribbon of Green project will be taking place this fall.

Open Houses:
Nov. 6, 4-8 p.m. at Abbottsfield Recreation Centre (3006 119 Ave.)
Nov. 7, 4-8 p.m. at Westridge Wolf Willow Country Club Community League (505 Wolf Willow Rd). Optional presentation at 5pm and 7pm.

Online Survey:
If you can't make it to an open house, an online survey and interactive mapping tool will be available on the Ribbon of Green website from November 6 - November 26. You will be able to answer the same questions as will be asked at the open houses.

Some seniors centres host special events in honour of Remembrance Day. Here are several we know about:

• Nov. 9, 1 - 3 p.m. | Remembrance Day Tribute & Tea | North Edmonton Seniors Association (7524 139 Avenue) | Tickets: $2 (purchase tickets by Nov. 2) | 780-496-6969
• Nov. 10, starting at 10:30 a.m. | Remembrance Day Service & Luncheon | Westend Seniors Activity Centre (9629 176 Street) | No charge for the service, $8 lunch | 780-483-1209
• Nov. 11, starting at 9:45 a.m. | Remembrance Day Service & Reception| North West Edmonton Seniors Society (12963 120 Street) | 780-451-1925
• Nov. 11, 2 p.m. | Remembrance Day Service | South East Edmonton Seniors Association (9350 82 St.) | 780-468-1985

At least 1300 gravely ill adults have received a doctor's help to end their lives across Canada since legalization. Experts say those numbers are expected to rise. Learn more about some of the issues that have come about for both physicians and patients since the passing of Bill C-14 in June of 2016. Call 587-987-3200 for more information.

This presentation will feature information on:

• Alberta Senior's Benefits such as Dental and Optical Assistance for Seniors, Property Tax Deferral Program, and Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program
• Home monitoring and safety support offered by Good Samaritan Telecare
• Seniors Home Supports Program

Call 780-451-1925 or visit the centre to sign up.

Relax: massages by student therapists
Create: cookie in a jar
Music: listen and sing along
Eat: refreshments and snacks

Everyone is welcome to attend this evening of good company and fun. There will also be a raffle and door prizes. Registration is required. RSVP by November 17 by calling 780-453-5088 or e-mailing [email protected].