Events

Non-Profit Thriving: FREE Capacity-Building Leadership & Governance Training

Join us and Vantage Point for two interactive, capacity-building workshops. Space is limited and preference will be given to First Credit Union members. Workshops are delivered via Zoom and will not be recorded in consideration of participant’s confidentiality.

To participate, register for one or both sessions using the links below.

Reach out to community@firstcu.ca anytime for more information.

Session #1 Board Roles & Responsibilities
Date & Time: Saturday, May 21st, 9:30-12:30pm

Platform: Zoom

Cost: Free!

Session #2 Recruitment, Succession, and Engaging Skilled Volunteers
Date & Time: Saturday, May 28th, 9:30-12:30pm

Platform: Zoom

Cost: Free!

Zero Waste Training Certificate (Free!)

We are teaming up with Zero Waste Canada to offer free access to the Zero Waste Fundamentals Certificate. This is a great opportunity for budding environmental champions looking to build their sustainability knowledge or take on a leadership role in their workplace or community. The certificate is 100% online with six hours of self-paced materials designed to provide you with a solid foundation of Zero Waste practices, policies, values, and concepts.

To participate, register at the link below and register with the FCU22 promo code.

Reach out to community@firstcu.ca anytime for more information.

Click here for a video about the ZW Fundamentals training program
Check out ZWC’s website for more information about their journey

Date & Time: Wesnesday, April 6, 2022

Platform: Zoom

Cost: Free!

PROMO CODE: FCU22

Fundraising 2.0 For Non-Profits

Join us, the Comox Valley Community Foundation, and non-profit fundraising expert Esther Jang for Fundraising 2.0 - Professional Fundraising Best Practices.

In this immersive workshop series, participants will be supported to learn about, discuss, and incorporate best practices for professional fundraising.

Attendance is mandatory and sessions will not be recorded out of respect for participant confidentiality. This series is offered at no cost to participants - space is limited, so register today!

Date & Time: May 11, June 8, September 14, October 12, November 9 & January 11 at 12-1:30pm

Platform: Zoom

Cost: Free!

*This course is now full, please email community@firstcu.ca to be added to the waitlist.

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Community impact

First Credit Union operates on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, specifically the K’òmoks, Klahoose, Tla’amin and Squamish Nations