Bow Valley Non-Profits

10/15/2026

Last chance to register for the Collective Event on Tuesday, Oct 20th!

From Ideas to Impact: The Facilitator’s Toolkit with Tara Gilchrist, FCSS Supervisor, Town of Canmore

📌 Free Registration
📌 Light Breakfast & Networking: 8:30am
📌 Workshop: 9:00am-12:00pm
📌 Location: Canmore Recreation Centre, Room 200

Take your facilitation skills to the next level in this interactive and engaging workshop, inspired by the BVNP Summit Planning for Success session.

Using a realistic strategic planning scenario, participants will gain hands-on experience with tools and techniques that can be applied to a wide range of settings, from team meetings and community consultations to volunteer planning sessions and public engagement events.

You'll leave with practical skills to confidently guide group discussions, encourage meaningful participation, manage diverse viewpoints, amplify quieter voices, and keep conversations productive and focused.

Expect actionable tools and strategies you can put into practice right away.

Participants will also learn what comes after the meeting: how to capture and organize input, identify key themes, use AI and other tools to support analysis, and turn group discussions into actionable plans. Together, we'll share practical approaches for making the most of the collective knowledge in the room.

Register now:
https://bowvalleynonprofits.ca/

Photo: Gammad Photography .jpg

10/14/2026

Last chance to help create a dataset for Bow Valley non-profits.

Please take a few minutes to submit a Boland Survey for The Nonprofit Chamber.

This sector-wide compensation and HR benchmarking study includes nonprofits of any size and runs every year to give Alberta's nonprofits real numbers to plan around. There is no cost to participate.

Why Participate in the Survey?
📌 Keep competitive to attract and retain top talent
📌 Use data-driven insights to identify and close internal pay gaps
📌 Give the sector evidence to advocate for fair funding and support

The deadline to participate is October 15, 2026!

Participate in the modernized 2026 Boland Survey, the most comprehensive compensation and HR benchmark strictly for Alberta's nonprofits and charities.

10/13/2026

If you’re using business as a force for good, or curious about how it can be, you belong at Social Venture Institute (SVI): Alberta - Calgary Edition.

📌 October 22–23, 2026

SVI Alberta is a space for entrepreneurs, leaders, and change-makers to step back from the day-to-day, reset, and reimagine what’s possible alongside a values-driven community.

Featuring True Calling keynotes from Holly Singer (Founder & CEO of Milk Jar Candle Company) and Käthe Lemon (Co-owner of RedPoint Media and Avenue Magazine).

Honest talks, practical workshops, small-group dialogue, shared meals, and time on the land learning from Indigenous perspectives!

Learn more & register: 👇
https://svialberta.org/

10/07/2026

Have you registered for the Collective Event on Tuesday, Oct 20th? ✨🫶

Join fellow changemakers from across the Bow Valley for a morning of connection and learning. Open to anyone involved with non-profits, charities, grassroots organizations, socially responsible businesses, and those making a positive change in the Bow Valley.

📌 Free Registration
📌 Light Breakfast & Networking: 8:30am
📌 Workshop: 9:00am-12:00pm
📌 Location: Canmore Recreation Centre, Room 200

From Ideas to Impact: The Facilitator’s Toolkit with Tara Gilchrist, FCSS Supervisor, Town of Canmore

Take your facilitation skills to the next level in this interactive and engaging workshop, inspired by the BVNP Summit Planning for Success session.

Using a realistic strategic planning scenario, participants will gain hands-on experience with tools and techniques they can apply across a wide range of settings, from team meetings and community consultations to volunteer planning sessions and public engagement events.

Whether you're a non-profit professional, volunteer, or community leader, you'll leave with practical skills to confidently guide group discussions, encourage meaningful participation, manage diverse viewpoints, amplify quieter voices, and keep conversations productive and focused. Expect actionable tools and strategies you can use right away.

Participants will also learn what comes after the meeting: how to capture and organize input, identify key themes, use AI and other tools to support analysis, and turn group discussions into actionable plans. Together, we'll share practical approaches for making the most of the collective knowledge in the room.

Secure your seat; register now: 👇
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qmVvL2N5_02xBPURXZWmaP8MnVui9PtEt8SOJxfhFJRUMVExQVc5WkoxQVpZWDhZVjZSNlM4SFZQMC4u&route=shorturl

Photo: Gammad Photography .jpg

10/05/2026

Good news... The Bow Valley Non-Profits website funding page has been updated!

Explore open, upcoming and ongoing grant opportunities. Here are some examples:

📌 Field Law Community Fund Program - Closes Oct 9th, 2026

📌 Canadian Arts Presentation Fund Arts Festivals Series - Closes October 15, 2026

📌 ENMAX Community Spark Grant - Closes October 31, 2026

📌 Indigenous Entrepreneurship - Closes October 31, 2026

📌 Doc Seaman Amateur Sport Grants - Closes November 6, 2025

📌 Switchback Creative Trailblazer Fund - Closes Nov 15, 2026

📌 Arts Presenting Project - Closes December 1, 2026

For more information and links, please visit: 👇
https://bowvalleynonprofits.ca/funding

10/01/2026

Have you attended the monthly Bow Valley Grants Funding in-person meetings?

They're held on the first Thursday of each month. Any Bow Valley organizations seeking funding or grant opportunities are welcome to join!

The next meeting is on October 8th, from 10:15 am to 12:15 pm at the Canmore Public Library.

The goal of these meetings is to develop partnership opportunities, collaborate on events, share resources & grants, and discuss grant writing best practices.

Questions? Please email [email protected]

09/30/2026

September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The Town of Canmore is hosting an event artsPlace from 12pm - 9pm on September 30th. All programming is free, please see www.canmore.ca/NDTR for more details and to register for workshops.

12 p.m. Opening remarks, artsPlace Theatre
1-4 p.m. Pop-up exhibition by Authentically Curated, orange t-shirt sales, educational resources from the Canmore Library, bannock, and more

1:30-3 p.m. Îyethka (Stoney Nakoda) Language Discussion and Learning: Learn basic Stoney words and phrases and about Indigenous language preservation work being done on the Stoney Nakoda Nation. Join Terry Rider and Corey Telfer in the artsPlace Theatre.

2:30-3:30 p.m. Beaded Dreamcatcher Tipi Workshop in the Visual Arts Studio. Îyethka (Stoney Nakoda) artists Jarron Poucette and Kyle Kaquitts will share a bit about their culture and how to make this unique craft. Registration required.

3:30-5 p.m. Reconciliation Panel Discussion led by Stoney Nakoda Consultation, artsPlace Theatre.
7:00 p.m. WaaPaKe (Tomorrow) film screening in the artsPlace Theatre.

Poster created by Stoney artist, Sadie Arcega.

09/29/2026

📢 Registration is now open for the Collective Event on Tuesday, Oct 20th! ✨

Join fellow changemakers from across the Bow Valley for a morning of connection and learning. Open to anyone involved with non-profits, charities, grassroots organizations, socially responsible businesses, and those making a positive change in the Bow Valley.

👉 From Ideas to Impact: The Facilitator’s Toolkit with Tara Gilchrist, FCSS Supervisor, Town of Canmore 🫶

Take your facilitation skills to the next level in this interactive and engaging workshop, inspired by the BVNP Summit Planning for Success session. Using a realistic strategic planning scenario, participants will gain hands-on experience with tools and techniques that can be applied to a wide range of settings, from team meetings and community consultations to volunteer planning sessions and public engagement events.

Whether you're a non-profit professional, volunteer, or community leader, you'll leave with practical skills to confidently guide group discussions, encourage meaningful participation, manage diverse viewpoints, amplify quieter voices, and keep conversations productive and focused. Expect actionable tools and strategies you can put into practice right away.

Participants will also learn what comes after the meeting: how to capture and organize input, identify key themes, use AI and other tools to support analysis, and turn group discussions into actionable plans. Together, we'll share practical approaches for making the most of the collective knowledge in the room.

📌 Free Registration
📌 Light Breakfast & Networking: 8:30am
📌 Workshop: 9:00am-12:00pm
📌 Location: Canmore Recreation Centre, Room 200

Secure your seat; register now: 👇
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qmVvL2N5_02xBPURXZWmaP8MnVui9PtEt8SOJxfhFJRUMVExQVc5WkoxQVpZWDhZVjZSNlM4SFZQMC4u&route=shorturl

Photo: Gammad Photography

09/24/2026

Did you know there's a Bow Valley Non-Profits Facebook group?

This private group is the perfect place to ask a question or share a resource.

Join now!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/bowvalleynonprofit

09/22/2026

Non-profit organizations play an essential role in keeping the Bow Valley connected, supported, and resilient.

From food security and mental health services to arts, culture, and environmental stewardship, these organizations fill critical gaps and create spaces where people can access help, build relationships, and feel a sense of belonging.

Their impact is felt every day, and they rely on community support to continue doing this vital work.

Here are 5 ways you can support local Bow Valley organizations:

📌 Follow your favourite Bow Valley organizations on social media.
📌 Consider supporting a local organization as a board member or volunteer.
📌 Donate non-perishable food items to the Bow Valley Food Bank.
📌 Donate to local organizations; every little bit helps.
📌 Attend an event hosted by a local organization.

These are just a few examples of how to support local organizations.

How do you support our local organizations? Share below. 👇