Grow Your Non Profit Workshop Series

Welcome to the Grow Your Non Profit - Education and Mentorship Cohort, hosted in partnership by the Southern Gulf Islands Community Resource Centre and the Salt Spring Island Foundation.

These workshops provide practical, accessible training for non profit board members, staff, and volunteers to strengthen how organizations are governed, managed, and sustained. Participants will gain clear tools and real-world strategies in board governance, financial management, staffing and volunteer engagement, and succession planning. Each session is designed to build confidence, improve decision-making, and support stronger, more resilient community organizations. This series includes four online zoom workshops and five in-person cohort sessions. Due to limited space, we can only accept 1 registrant per organization. 

We look forward to welcoming you in Grow Your Non Profit!

Important:
The zoom link that is sent out through Ticket Tailor is the zoom link for the FIRST workshop. You will receive a separate email with Zoom links for all workshop sessions. Reminder emails (with links) will also be sent 1–2 days before each session.

Workshop Schedule

All workshops are from 1:00pm -3:00pm, Zoom.

1.  Board Governance - Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 

Board governance is the “rules of the road” for a well-functioning nonprofit. This workshop introduces the essential roles, responsibilities, and tools board members need to lead effectively and support organizational growth.

2.  Financial Management for Nonprofits - Wednesday, October 28th, 2026

Nonprofit boards carry a fiduciary responsibility to manage finances responsibly. This workshop covers essential financial practices to ensure transparency, accountability, and sustainability.

3.  Staffing & Volunteer Management - Wednesday, January 13th, 2027

Strong organizations invest in both staff and volunteers. This workshop explores how to recruit, manage, and retain engaged teams while ensuring compliance and fostering a positive culture.

4.   Succession Planning - Wednesday, February 24th, 2027

Sustainable nonprofits plan for leadership transitions. This workshop helps organizations build thoughtful succession plans and recruitment strategies to ensure continuity and resilience.

Facilitator - Mamie Hutt-Temoana

With over 40 years as non-profit leader and manager, Mamie is the former CEO of the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of British Columbia, one of the largest non- profits in the province with over 500 staff and 350 programs reaching more than 50,000 beneficiaries a year. Mamie’s career also includes Vice-President of the International Federation of 300 Settlement Houses, Executive Director for non-profits in Ontario and Director of multi-country programs and partnerships in Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia. 

She is the former President of the Pender Island Chamber of Commerce. In 2014, Mamie opened the Salmonberry Inn in the Southern Gulf Islands receiving 5 hospitality awards.

Mamie received her degrees in Planning and International Development and is currently a Consultant to Non-Profits and Foundations helping to build solid organizations while solving unique issues. She is dedicated to fostering the knowledge of best practices in community organizations. Her goal is to engage people and enhance social capital to develop sustainable communities

If cost is a barrier to attending please let us know. 
Questions? Please contact us - islandsupport@sgicrc.ca