Major gifts from individuals represent the single greatest potential source of revenue growth for non-profits for the next decade. Your organization's fundraising success will come through improved execution and management of major gift strategies. This webinar will show you best practices to develop a robust major gifts program to help you secure the funds to drive your organization's important work.

Whether your nonprofit is large or small, has a huge online presence or is just starting out, this webinar will show you how to create a strategic online communications plan that will help you focus and prioritize your communications efforts and stop spinning your wheels.

Impactful collaboration is built on the frame of authentic partnerships. Increasingly, complex community challenges require the engagement of diverse stakeholders from different sectors combining their skills, connections, and expertise. This informative webinar will teach you all about partnership brokering, a formal process designed to bridge across diversity and engage stakeholders in deep connection to solve challenges together.

Are you ready for the flip of the calendar year? What are your plans for 2020? Edmonton's many seniors centres have events, activities, and programs galore to keep you busy.

 

Central Lions Seniors Association (11113 113 Street)

Registration open. Programs start January 6.

View the program guide or call for more information, including registration instructions.

Mill Woods Seniors Association (2610 Hewes Way, 2nd Floor)
The Winter Program Guide will be available soon. Programs start January 13.

Call 780-496-2997 for more information.

 

South East Edmonton Seniors Association (SEESA) (9350 82 Street)

Registration open. Programs start January 6.

View the program guide for details, including registration instructions. Call 780-468-1985 for additional information.

Strathcona Place Society (10831 University Avenue)

Registration open. Programs start January 13.

Visit Strathcona Place Society to register Monday through Friday from 8:30 until 4 p.m. Please note the office will be closed from December 23 until January 5 for the holidays. View the program guide for details, including registration instructions. Call 780-433-5807 for more information.

 

Westend Seniors Activity Centre (9629 176 Street)

Registration open. Programs start January 6.

View the program guide for details, including registration instructions. Call 780-483-1209 for additional information.

Winter is a great time to cozy up indoors with a hot mug of soup in hand. This information session is perfect for folks who are cooking for one, interested in learning new soup recipes, and want to try exploring foods unique to various cultures. This session will help you foster new friendships, gain culinary skills, and keep your belly-and heart-full. Call 780-468-1985 to learn more.

Make like Marvin Martian and explore outer space in this online U of A course. This course is offered in a group format and led by a facilitator, featuring videos, lectures, and handouts. You must pre-register either in-person or by calling 780-423-5510 ext. 301.

Get expert advice about need-to-know topics for seniors. Past presenters have included estate lawyers, home organizers, financial planners, fraud prevention experts and more.

Upcoming sessions include:

59/64/70: January 14, 1:30 p.m.

The Art of Downsizing-When Less Equals More: January 27, 1:30 p.m.

Go online or call 780-483-1209 to find more information about upcoming talks in 2020.

The goal of this moderate "stand, sit, and floor" program is to help strengthen muscles so your body can perform at its best and is ready to rise to the demands of day-to-day life. This class costs $42 for members and $78 for non-members. Call 780-496-7369 to register.

Music is for everyone! Play songs with other music-lovers in this casual gathering. Simply bring along your favourite instrument and join in the fun. Call 780-451-1925 for more information.