Hey friends, there’s lots of great events for the nonprofit tech community. Check ’em out! Or for the latest updates join our group on Facebook or follow us on twitter at #Net2van.

NETSQUARED VANCOUVER EVENTS

Most NetSquared events are free, so don’t be shy – come join us!

Office 365 for Nonprofits

When: Monday, May 9
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/net2van/events/228982315/

Is your staff spread across several locations? Do you have a limited budget for IT support like installations and upgrades? Do your staff and volunteers want to do their work on personal devices like smartphones or tablets? Are you tired of maintaining an in-house Exchange server? Then Microsoft Office 365 Nonprofit may be right for you.

Testing Makes Perfect – How to Optimize Your Campaign through A/B Testing

When: Tuesday, June 14
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/net2van/events/229639306/

During the 2015 election, the NDP Digital team ran hundreds of A/B tests on emails and landing pages to optimize their fundraising and mobilization programs. Michael Roy, the NDP’s Digital Director during the election, will talk about what they learned from their testing and optimization program, and show you how your next campaign can use A/B testing and optimization tactics to help achieve your goals.

Net2van/Changemaker’s Picnic

When: Wednesday, July 6
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/net2van/events/228902821/

Design an Exceptional Digital Experience

When: Tuesday, July 12
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/net2van/events/228948710/

NETSQUARED VICTORIA EVENTS

Branding As a Non-Profit: Putting Your Brand to Work for You

When: Thursday, May 12
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/Net2Vic/events/230001407/

Explore the importance for brand and brand strategies in the non-profit sector. Join Dan Dagg for an engaging discussion about how to manage your brand to create a greater impact.

Social Media Surgery: Hands on advice & help

When: Saturday, June 4
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/Net2Vic/events/228547954/

Back by popular demand, we’re planning our third Social Media Surgery this spring. Do you need a hand in learning social media and web basics, like posting photos on Facebook, writing a tweet, or updating your blog? Or maybe you have questions about how to track the clicks on your links, or use Facebook Insights? Or maybe you want to chat with someone about your social media strategy? Or maybe you’re a social media pro yourself, and want to share your experience with others?

THINGS OF INTEREST

There’s a new Education Technology group for all of you who live and breathe at the intersection of education and technology. Whether you are based in a university, a startup, a nonprofit, a private school, a coding school, if you’re interested exploring the future of education and meeting others who will inspire it, then join them on meetup for the first event announcement.

JOBS

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EVENTS AND TRAININGS FOR NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS VIA OUR ALLIES

Social Media Camp (Victoria)

When: May 5-7
RSVP: https://smc.eventbrite.ca/?discount=NetSquared

Net2van members get $150 off any ticket with the code NetSquared

Social Media Camp is a three-day, knowledge-rich conference that covers all key issues for getting the most out of social media marketing, whether you’re responsible for driving website traffic, managing the online marketing budget, reputation management, customer service or stewarding your company’s online brand.

Salesforce Trailhead Beer

When: May 6
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vancouver-salesforce-user-group-may-16-meeting-registration-24794885169

This is a casual Salesforce meetup for some tinker-time, trailheading, and socializing, so we hope everyone can make it to get to know some of our newest members and get some badges under our belts. Haven’t gotten started with Trailhead yet? Here’s your chance! Come on down and we’ll get you all set up and get your first badge…or two!

How to Break Through Online and Win Campaigns with Karl Hardin

When: Saturday, May 7
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/how-to-break-through-online-and-win-campaigns-with-karl-hardin-tickets-22937620039

Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and workshop your campaign or issue, as digital strategist Karl Hardin walks you through digital campaigning in this intensive one-day Tyee Master Class. You’ll cover the basics, do a deep dive on strategy and get your hands dirty by workshopping your story and writing copy for e-mail and the web.
You’ll come away with a better appreciation of how storytelling can make people click things online and how that can be the first step towards a meaningful and impactful relationship. And how these relationships, at scale, can change the world.

Open Data Drinks and CivicTech Show & Tell Night

When: Tuesday, May 10
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/OpenDataBC-Vancouver/events/230892552/

Join us for for a fun pub (and Whiskey Bar) evening and chat with a crowd of awesome people on all things #OpenData, #OpenGov and #CivicTech!

Exploring Leadership: The Next Generation

When: May 10
RSVP: http://www.thevantagepoint.ca/events/workshops/exploring-leadership-next-generation

The Exploring Leadership: The Next Generation workshop is designed to empower you (up-and-coming not-for-profit staff, board members and volunteers) with tools to explore your own leadership strengths, embrace leadership opportunities and cultivate a network of support as you take the first steps on your personal leadership path.

Rhetoric Rules! Dos and Don’ts for Crafting a Killer Commentary

When: Saturday, May 14
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rhetoric-rules-dos-and-donts-for-crafting-a-killer-commentary-with-james-boothroyd-tickets-22937720339

In this Tyee Master Class, you’ll learn the enduring value of an op-ed (or digital commentary) and how these can validate your campaign in the eyes of decision-makers and other key audiences, including funders. In a series of structured exercises, with feedback, you’ll learn the building blocks of a solid op-ed, and draft and polish your own piece. You’ll also learn strategies for pitching media and getting your piece published.

HTML & CSS for Beginners: Learn to Build a One Page Website From Scratch

When: Saturday, May 14
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vancouver-html-css-for-beginners-learn-to-build-a-one-page-website-from-scratch-on-may-14th-tickets-19878797017

If you are looking to get your feet wet when it comes to programming, then this is the workshop for you. HTML and CSS are the backbone of all websites, and knowledge of them is a necessity if you are interested in things like web development, creating marketing emails, or even blogging!

HTML & CSS for Beginners: Learn to Build a Multi Page Website From Scratch (Two Evenings)

When: May 16 + 17
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vancouver-html-css-for-beginners-learn-to-build-a-multi-page-website-from-scratch-two-evenings-on-tickets-20037496692

If you are looking to get your feet wet when it comes to programming, then this is the workshop for you. HTML and CSS are the backbone of all websites, and knowledge of them is a necessity if you are interested in things like web development, creating marketing emails, or even blogging!

The Road to Self Employment: The Secrets No One Shares about Being a Consultant

When: Tuesday, May 24
RSVP: https://www.picatic.com/event14600386713643

Self-employed, consultant, solo-preneur, freelancer, contractor — whatever you call yourself — what unites us is wanting to find freedom from the 9-5. But this never comes easy. In order to thrive, you need to survive the first years of running your own business.

Tech for Good, Blackbaud is coming

When: Tuesday, May 24
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/BCBlackbaudUsers/events/230525973/

Rub shoulders. Share insight. Learn from nonprofit doers, table-turners, and thought leaders as they discuss everything from online and peer-to-peer fundraising to email and donor data in an interactive setting.

CODE Documentary Screening

When: Thursday, May 26
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vancouver-code-documentary-screening-on-may-26th-tickets-24578028545

Join us for a community screening of CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap documentary. We’ll serve snacks and drinks and there will be a chance to discuss the documentary after!
CODE documentary exposes the dearth of American female and minority software engineers and explores the reasons for this gender gap. CODE raises the question: what would society gain from having more women and minorities code?

Human Resources: Developing High Performers

When: May 31
RSVP: http://www.thevantagepoint.ca/events/workshops/human-resources-developing-high-performers

Human Resources: Developing High Performers will provide hands-on tools to set SMART goals for your employees and volunteers, prepare for and conduct effective performance reviews, provide timely and constructive feedback, and have those crucial conversations when someone may no longer fit the role or organization.

Board Fundamentals: Fund Development

When: June 7
RSVP: http://www.thevantagepoint.ca/events/workshops/board-fundamentals-fund-development

Boards have a critical role to play in fund development, yet many board members don’t feel they have the experience or confidence to be effective in promoting their organization.

TractionForce 2016

When: Wednesday, June 9
Free ticket: http://info.tractionsm.com/tf-16?ref=jlangelaan

If every company should be a technology company, then every non-profit’s mission can be driven by technology.

Tractionforce’s non-profit stream focuses on the importance of technology in driving your mission. The morning roundtable will be co-hosted by Traction and Salesforce.org and will bring non-profit leaders from Engineers Without Borders, Down Syndrome Research Foundation and St. James Music Academy, who are leveraging technology to be more efficient. We will see how they are using Salesforce, third-party tools and internal resources to make a difference and grow their impact.

Understanding The Societies Act Ii: Deep Dive Into Legal Issues In Governance And Legislative Changes

When: June 16
RSVP: http://www.thevantagepoint.ca/events/workshops/understanding-societies-act-ii-deep-dive-legal-issues-governance-legislative

Through group work and case studies, and building on Understanding the Societies Act I, this workshop will introduce and explore more complex legal issues in governance, finance and regulatory matters and provide a strong focus on changes coming to those areas.

Knowledge Philanthropy: How To Find & Engage Volunteer Talent

When: June 21
RSVP: http://www.thevantagepoint.ca/events/workshops/knowledge-philanthropy-how-find-engage-volunteer-talent

Explore practices that support the successful engagement of knowledge philanthropists, or skilled volunteers, and learn how to proactively plan for, attract and engage knowledge philanthropists in your work.

Van IMPACT 2016

When: September 21 and 22, 2016
RSVP: http://www.vanimpact.com/

Learn from and be inspired by amazing speakers, with topics ranging from measuring
social impact, to building a values­ aligned corporate culture, to staying sane as the
founder of a high­-growth startup.

Learn business­ boosting tactics you can implement immediately, during the roundtable
flash workshops

Surround yourself with 500+ like ­minded change makers in an intimate setting, with plenty
of opportunities to have those invaluable “hallway conversations”

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Got a nonprofit tech event that should be in the next newsletter? Let me know! Tweet at us using the hashtag #net2van.

Hey friends, there’s lots of great events for the nonprofit tech community. Check ’em out! Or for the latest updates join our group on Facebook or join us on twitter at #Net2van.

NETSQUARED VANCOUVER EVENTS

Most NetSquared events are free, so don’t be shy – come join us!

Office 365 for Nonprofits

When: Monday, May 9
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/net2van/events/228982315/

Is your staff spread across several locations? Do you have a limited budget for IT support like installations and upgrades? Do your staff and volunteers want to do their work on personal devices like smartphones or tablets? Are you tired of maintaining an in-house Exchange server? Then Microsoft Office 365 Nonprofit may be right for you.

A/B Testing your Email Campaigns

When: Tuesday, June 14
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/net2van/events/229639306/

Net2van/Changemaker­s Picnic

When: Wednesday, July 6
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/net2van/events/228902821/

Design an Exceptional Digital Experience

When: Tuesday, July 12
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/net2van/events/228948710/

NETSQUARED VICTORIA EVENTS

How to Have Fun with Facebook Ads

When: Wednesday, April 20
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/Net2Vic/events/228979468/

Karl Hardin will lead a hands-on workshop where you will learn about how to write a good ad, test it, target different audiences and learn along the way so you are better poised to increase: traffic to your website, sign ups for your e-mail list and engagement with and the reach of your brand and story.

JOBS

OpenMedia – Digital Strategist

There are few more important roles in any campaigning group than that of Digital Strategist. And, guess what, OpenMedia is on the hunt for someone who can rock this position. Check it out, consider applying yourself, and please help us spread the word!

Posting here: https://openmedia.bamboohr.co.uk/jobs/view.php?id=4

Neil Squire Society: Fundraising and Communications Intern

The Fundraising and Communications Assistant will work directly with our Fundraising and Communications Team at the National Head office of the Neil Squire Society. The successful Summer Jobs student will directly assist in implementing and furthering the Fundraising Plan and Communications strategy for the Neil Squire Society. They will play a key role in identifying, prioritizing, researching and applying for funding to increase the sustainability and ability of Neil Squire Society to support services for people with disabilities. As well, they will assist in creating content and supporting the distribution of information related to the services and opportunities available through the Neil Squire Society.

Posting here: http://www.neilsquire.ca/involved/job-opportunities/fundraising-communications-intern/

BC SPCA: Social Media Specialist

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about great customer service and skilled in social media to take on the full-time role of Social Media Specialist working at our provincial office in Vancouver. This position is responsible for all social media channels of the BC SPCA and works in conjunction with the Online Marketing Manager to create and implement an overall social media strategy to promote the mission of the society. This position also provides social media advice and support for program departments and for SPCA branches across the province to highlight adoptions, education, advocacy and fundraising efforts.

Posting here: http://www.spca.bc.ca/about/careers/social-media-specialist.html

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OTHER COOL STUFF

DinnerPartyYVR

When: Saturday, April 9
RSVP: http://dinnerpartyyvr.com/

Take part in this a one-of-a-kind simultaneous dinner party event!

Here’s how it works: Hobby chefs — aka people who love to cook and entertain — host dinner parties across Vancouver in support of their favourite charities. Diners (aka you!) select a meal to attend and have an awesome night out, meeting new friends, and then joining up with all of the other dinner party guests, Hobby Chefs, charity representatives and partners at the after party.

Stewardship – It’s Easier than Asking for Money (Langley)

When: Thursday, April 14
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/Association-of-Fundraising-Professionals-Vancouver-area/events/229770192/

The donor relationship is extremely complex. It can be fraught with personal passions, family issues, financial successes and failures and people’s legacies.

We all seek to help our donors connect their gifts with the importance their support can make to our organizations. Using real-life scenarios and examples of best practice, fundraising veterans Judy Savage and Rose Terzariol make a compelling case for why and how a commitment to donor stewardship will help you reach your fundraising goals.

The Canadian Internet Marketing Conference (Squamish)

When: April 14–15, Squamish BC
Tickets: http://www.digitalbuzz.ca

Net2van members get 40% off with the code 40NET2VAN

Join hundreds of business owners and marketing professionals at the Canadian Internet Marketing Conference in 2016. It is your chance to learn and connect with the biggest names in marketing and leave transformed with practical ways to harness the power of digital in your business.

Enjoy information from speakers from eBay, Google, Canada Post, Telus, Warner Music, WestJet, Yahoo, Shopfiy, Mediative, Jelly Marketing, Richway Tech and many more.

Prospect Management in the Raiser’s Edge

When: Thursday, April 21
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/BCBlackbaudUsers/events/229792250/

BCIT recently created new coding and documentation for a detailed system of Prospect Management using the Raiser’s Edge Prospect Module. BCIT Prospect Researcher, Robert Aucoin, will present the rationale and development of this system, with a specific technical focus toward the additional coding applied to Proposals, Actions, Attributes, and Notes to make the entire thing function.

Cecilia Tupper from Parkinson Society British Columbia will share her perspective specifically on Planned Giving Prospect Management and how her organization tracks PG legacy gifts through Notes and Attributes.

Social Media Camp (Victoria)

When: May 5–7
RSVP: https://smc.eventbrite.ca/?discount=NetSquared

Net2van members get $150 off any ticket with the code NetSquared

Social Media Camp is a three-day, knowledge-rich conference that covers all key issues for getting the most out of social media marketing, whether you’re responsible for driving website traffic, managing the online marketing budget, reputation management, customer service or stewarding your company’s online brand.

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Got a nonprofit tech event that should be in the next newsletter? Let me know! Tweet at us using the hashtag #net2van.

The Digital Nonprofit conference is sold out (sorry if you missed getting tickets – we’ve secured a bigger venue for 2017), but there’s other great conferences in BC this spring. We have exclusive discount codes available for The Canadian Internet Marketing Conference (Squamish) and Social Media Camp (Victoria).

The Canadian Internet Marketing Conference

When: April 14–15, Squamish BC
Tickets: http://www.digitalbuzz.ca

Net2van members get 40% off with the code 40NET2VAN

Join hundreds of business owners and marketing professionals at the Canadian Internet Marketing Conference in 2016. It is your chance to learn and connect with the biggest names in marketing and leave transformed with practical ways to harness the power of digital in your business.

Enjoy information from speakers from eBay, Google, Canada Post, Telus, Warner Music, WestJet, Yahoo, Shopfiy, Mediative, Jelly Marketing, Richway Tech and many more.

Social Media Camp

When: May 5–7
RSVP: https://smc.eventbrite.ca/?discount=NetSquared

Net2van members get $150 off any ticket with the code NetSquared

Social Media Camp is a three-day, knowledge-rich conference that covers all key issues for getting the most out of social media marketing, whether you’re responsible for driving website traffic, managing the online marketing budget, reputation management, customer service or stewarding your company’s online brand.

NETSQUARED VANCOUVER EVENTS

Office 365 for Nonprofits

When: Monday, May 9
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/net2van/events/228982315/

Is your staff spread across several locations? Do you have a limited budget for IT support like installations and upgrades? Do your staff and volunteers want to do their work on personal devices like smartphones or tablets? Are you tired of maintaining an in-house Exchange server? Then Microsoft Office 365 Nonprofit may be right for you.

NETSQUARED VICTORIA EVENTS

Driving Growth and Social Impact w/ Public Sector & Tech Community Collaboration

When: Thursday, March 10
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/Net2Vic/events/228985014/

Can collaborations between the BC public sector and the BC tech community accelerate economic growth and social impact? The B.C. Developers’ Exchange (http://bcdevexchange.org) is an initiative of the B.C. Government that’s adopted lean startup methodology to find out. Join David Hume, one of the co-founders of the DevExchange, in a discussion about the experiment and how your participation can take it to the next level.

How to Have Fun with Facebook Ads

When: Thursday, April 21
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/Net2Vic/events/228979468/

Karl Hardin will lead a hands-on workshop where you will learn about how to write a good ad, test it, target different audiences and learn along the way so you are better poised to increase: traffic to your website, sign ups for your e-mail list and engagement with and the reach of your brand and story.

EVENTS PLANNED BY OUR COMMUNITY FRIENDS

Beyond the Grant: Advanced Grant Writing, and Alternative Funding, Financing, Enterprise & Investment Options

When: Wednesday, March 16
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-amp-workshop-series-amp-up-your-impact-tickets–19937842624

In recent years, many go-to sources of grant funding for non and for profit organizations alike have either dwindled or become increasingly difficult to compete for. In this workshop we will cover:

• Efficient and effective grant writing skills
• Unconventional sources of grant funding
• The funding landscape beyond the grant.

You will learn how to research other sources of funding and financing, and how to think creatively about how your or your organization’s projects could be funded.

Non-Profit Law Matters: Governance Best Practices and Preparing for New Legal Changes

When: Thursday, March 17
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/non-profit-law-matters-governance-best-practices-and-preparing-for-new-legal-changes-tickets–21494094415

The session will cover some of the following:

• Running a non-profit association or society – drafting by-laws, constitution, and new laws that will impact all societies across the province and the transition which will be required of existing societies;
• Good-governance practices and board management topics;
• Management of volunteers and creating and following appropriate policies for governing board of directors and members of the society;

Salesforce Nonprofit User Group: New Features!

When: Thursday, March 31
RSVP: http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vnug-npsp–3-new-functionality-tickets–22478643227?aff=es2

The Vancouver Non-Profit Salesforce User Group is gearing up for the next 2016 meet-up. For everyone running NPSP 3 or exploring the benefit of upgrading, this session will highlight some of the new functionality that has been released in the last six months.

• Grants
• Soft Credits
• Matching Gifts
• In Honour/In Memory

Psychology for Digital Behavior Change – Vancouver (2-day + Advanced 3rd day)

When: April 6–8
RSVP: http://www.alterspark.com/training/psychology-for-digital-behavior-change

On days 1–2, you’ll learn how to apply the same psychological strategies that drive the world’s most successful websites, mobile apps, and social media campaigns. You’ll obtain exclusive psychological design resources and develop the ability to recognize and apply over 50 principles of persuasive psychology. Day 3 will teach you how to build psychological architectures – the winning design patterns that drive influential campaigns and technologies.

DinnerPartyYVR

When: Saturday, April 9
RSVP: http://dinnerpartyyvr.com/

Take part in this a one-of-a-kind simultaneous dinner party event!

Here’s how it works: Hobby chefs — aka people who love to cook and entertain — host dinner parties across Vancouver in support of their favourite charities. Diners (aka you!) select a meal to attend and have an awesome night out, meeting new friends, and then joining up with all of the other dinner party guests, Hobby Chefs, charity representatives and partners at the after party.

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NETSQUARED VANCOUVER EVENTS

Most NetSquared events are free or by donation.

Mapping Your Data

When: Tuesday, January 12
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/net2van/events/227120918/

Data can make you powerful! But it needs to be handled cautiously too. Join us for a discussion of how your nonprofit can discover surprising new truths by mapping your existing data and hear case studies from nonprofits and campaigners who are already using these powerful techniques, including political parties and charity marketers.

Nonprofit Technology Show and Tell

When: Tuesday, February 2
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/net2van/events/227347166/

This is a crowdsourced session, where participants are given up to five minutes to share a tool they use in their non-profit tech life. Learn from the best – each other. Share anything that helps you do the amazing work you do. It can be a CRM, communication tool, fundraising platform, some social media magic-sauce, automation or other clever web genius that helps you further your mission or cause or execute your work. We only ask that you can show the solution and say what and why you use it.

NETSQUARED VICTORIA EVENTS

Resolving the Design & Content Challenge: Automated and Curated Newsletters

When: Monday, January 11
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/Net2Vic/events/227384108/

In this talk, Jonathan Stoppi will share two great options for nonprofits to produce good looking newsletters with original content, with minimum outlay of time, effort, or cost:

• Automated newsletters based on blog posts, and
• Curated newsletters, using a mixture of original content and linked content from related sites.

Women in Technology Panel

When: Tuesday, February 16
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/Net2Vic/events/225147729/

NONPROFIT TECH JOBS IN VANCOUVER

Information Technology Administrator at BC211

As a key member of the bc211 team, reporting to the Manager, Resources & Publications/IT, the Information Technology Administrator will monitor and maintain the existing computer and telephone networks. He/she will evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve efficiencies and streamline processes.
Apply here: http://www.bc211.ca/career-opportunities/

OTHER COOL STUFF

Free Online Tech Checkups for Nonprofits

Do you wish you had access to a team of tech consultants for a tech checkup? Now you do!

The Community Corps is partnering with Tata Consultancy Services to offer free technology checkups to nonprofits this Winter. Over the course of 4 weeks meet with a team of consultants to discuss your current technology pain points and receive specific recommendations for improvement. Sign up today to reserve a checkup as capacity is limited!

Deadline: January 15
Sign-Up: http://us9.campaign-archive2.com/?u=06211c2821392de304f7ad028&id=d2b84dd64c&e=%5bUNIQID

Dreamers + Doers

We’re looking for amazing grassroots organizations or individuals to tell us about their projects. We’ll pick our top five to pitch their cause live at our next event where attendees will vote on who we choose to support with our Dreamers + Doers prize pack, which includes $1000 cash, social media management tools, a professional photography session, video and more. It’s a simple process to submit, and costs nothing. Write down in 300 words or less what you’re currently doing, and how we can help you.

Deadline: January 17, 2016
More info: http://dreamersanddoers.ca/

EVENTS PLANNED BY OUR COMMUNITY FRIENDS

Luminate Online Discussion Group

When: Friday, January 15
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/BCBlackbaudUsers/events/227697013/

Luminate Online sharing workshop. Everyone will have an opportunity to discuss your organization’s perspective. To build on our Luminate Online user conversation, this session will focus on e-receipting methods and challenges.

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Most NetSquared events are free or by donation.

A Match Made in Heaven: Integrating Matching Donations into Your Campaigns

When: Tuesday, October 13
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/net2van/events/223657829/

A revealing case study of a matching donation campaign partnership between the Canuck Place Children’s Hospice and the Robert L. Conconi Foundation. Learn how they modeled a collaborative fundraising campaign that integrated the strengths of each partner. You’ll hear from the funder, from the major gifts manager and the communications team – all of whom came together to model best practices for matching campaigns.

Social Media Tune-Up for Nonprofits (with Hootsuite!)

When: Tuesday, October 20
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/net2van/events/224720477/

Hands-on, one-on-one help from Hootsuite’s expert coaches!

PCI Compliance and Fraud Prevention in Nonprofits: Don’t Let the Bad Guys Win!

When: Thursday, November 5
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/net2van/events/224745787/

Are you trying to wrap your head around PCI security requirements, how to securely manage payment card data and what types of credit card fraud to watch out for? This session is for you!

Learn more about the implications of PCI-DSS requirements, best practices around securely storing credit card data and how to put tools in place to prevent costly (and frustrating) credit card fraud at your organization. Be prepared, get informed and don’t let the bad guys win!

VICTORIA

Collaborate Effectively and Develop Your Work Flow

When: Thursday, October 29
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/Net2Vic/events/224106216/

Needing to juggle teammates, project progress, donor appointments, and due dates? Swamped with dozens of emails every morning? ONLINE COLLABORATION IS KEY! Get your day to day organized to increase productivity and meet your goals successfully.

Social Media Surgery

When: Saturday, November 14
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/Net2Vic/events/220443513/

Get answers and hands-on help for all your social media questions.

NGO HO HO: A holiday party for Victoria’s non-profits

When: Saturday, November 28
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ngo-ho-ho-tickets–18812970100

Because changing the world is hard work! On November 28th join Net2 Victoria for the annual NGO HO HO – the holiday party for Victoria’s non-profit community.

EVENTS PLANNED BY OUR COMMUNITY FRIENDS

VNUG: Dreamforce Update and Introduction to Lightning for Non-Profits

When: Tuesday, October 6
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vnug-dreamforce-update-and-introduction-to-lightning-for-non-profits-tickets–18417548383

The Vancouver Non-Profit Salesforce User Group Meet-up is back! This session will focus on the exciting announcements and updates from Dreamforce as well as provide an introduction to Lightning. We will all get our hands dirty and complete a module or two of the Trailhead training for Lightning too!

Volunteer Management Training Series

When: September 30 – November 4 (6 consecutive Wednesdays)
RSVP: https://workshops.volunteerrichmond.ca/default.aspx

The Volunteer Management Training Series (VMTS) is a six-module introductory series ideal for professionals new to the field of administration of volunteer resources. Participants will learn the integral components of a successful volunteer program. This training series is an approved course by Red River College.

Law For Non-Profits Workshop Series – Contracts & Leasing

When: Tuesday, October 6
RSVP: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/law-for-non-profits-workshop-series-contracts-leasing-tickets–17767720731

Everything you need to know about the new contracts and leasing. The objective of the workshop is to help participants to learn what they need to know about contracts and leasing for their organization.

Understanding Canada Revenue Agency Rules for Fundraising

When: Tuesday, October 6
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/Association-of-Fundraising-Professionals-Vancouver-area/events/225449530/

Fundraising may be one of the most emotionally satisfying careers, but it’s also full of legal rules, regulations and traps for the unwary. Help sharpen your technical knowledge by attending this AFP session. Vancouver charity lawyer Michael Blatchford will present a sampler of some of the tricky legal issues that arise in fundraising.

Law For Non-Profits Workshop Series – Governance & The New Societies Act

When: Wednesday, October 7
RSVP: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/law-for-non-profits-workshop-series-governance-the-new-societies-act-tickets–17768036676

Everything you need to know about the new contracts and leasing. The objective of the workshop is to help participants to learn what they need to know about contracts and leasing for their organization.

Advanced Governance: Strategic & Generative Conversations

When: October 8
RSVP: http://thevantagepoint.ca/content/advanced-governance-strategic-generative-conversations

Drawing on the Governance as Leadership framework, this masterclass will provide you with a strong foundation to shift the focus of your board conversations toward the issues that really matter.

Groundswell Grassroots Economic Alternatives

When: October 13 & 25
RSVP: http://groundswellcommunity.ca/category/event/

Do work that is in line with your values! Join our social enterprise training and mentoring community. Come to Groundswell’s Cafe & Clubhouse for a potluck, guest speaker, and Info Session if you are interested in joining the next cohort. We are currently accepting applications for November and January start dates.

Board Fundamentals: Strategic Board Recruitment

When: October 13
RSVP: http://thevantagepoint.ca/content/strategic-board-recruiting

Move beyond recruiting the usual suspects by creating a strategic framework to identify, recruit, and engage the “right” board members.

BOSS: BC’s Not-For-Profit Leadership Conference

When: October 15, 2015
RSVP: http://bossvancouver.com/

Vantage Point is launching this innovative one-day leadership conference to convene seasoned and emerging leaders, board members and volunteers in a shared space to develop competencies, skills and tools.

AFP Vancouver: Five in 90 – Perspectives on Diversity and Inclusion

When: Thursday, October 15
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/Association-of-Fundraising-Professionals-Vancouver-area/events/225757690/

AFP Vancouver Chapter is excited to announce that this year’s diversity event will feature a new interactive format at the Vancity Theatre. Please join us for a lively afternoon of ideas, discussion and learning about diversity and inclusion. Not to mention great food from The Reef and a drink included with your ticket!

Overview of The New Societies Act: What you need to know

When: Thursday, October 15
RSVP: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/overview-of-the-new-societies-act-what-you-need-to-know-tickets–18802751536?aff=rss

Everything you need to know about the new Society Act. The objective of the workshop is to help participants to learn what they need to know to transition effectively under the new Act.

Luminate Online Discussion Group

When: Friday, October 16
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/BCBlackbaudUsers/events/225406068/

The format on Friday October 16, 2015 is a sharing workshop. Everyone will have an opportunity to discuss your organization’s perspective – before, during and after implementation.

During our conversation, we’ll figure out what content is most helpful to create a Luminate Online teaching session to share with our larger Blackbaud User Group.

Law For Non-Profits Workshop Series – Privacy

When: Wednesday, October 21
RSVP: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/law-for-non-profits-workshop-series-privacy-tickets–17768143997

Everything you need to know about the privacy. The objective of the workshop is to help participants to learn what they need to know about privacy and privacy policies in their organization.

SAP Tech Talent Available to Not-for-Profits

When: October 23–24
RSVP: https://www.net2van.com/2015/09/sap-tech-talent-available-to-not-for-profits/

Have a technology project you can’t seem to get off the ground? Do you dream of having an app developed for your organization? Are you trying to make sense of program, donor or organizational data? Participate in SAP’s upcoming 24-hour charity hackathon! Get your submission in by the first week of October!

Understanding the BC Society Act

When: November 10
RSVP: http://www.thevantagepoint.ca/content/understanding-bc-society-act

This workshop reviews how this Act affects the ongoing work of your board and organization, focusing specifically on role and responsibilities of members, board and staff, as well as critical compliance such as Constitution, Bylaws, AGMs, board meetings, records-keeping, and filings.

National Philanthropy Day

When: Tuesday, November 17
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2015-vancouver-national-philanthropy-day-tickets–15397139258

Join us as we celebrate the 18th Annual National Philanthropy Day in Vancouver, hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. This year also features a full-day professional development opportunity for Fundraisers, the National Philanthropy Day Summit.

Knowledge Philanthropy: How to Find & Engage Volunteer Talent

When: November 18
RSVP: http://www.thevantagepoint.ca/content/knowledge-philanthropy-how-find-engage-skilled-volunteers

Explore practices that support the successful engagement of knowledge philanthropists, or skilled volunteers, and learn how to proactively plan for, attract and engage knowledge philanthropists in your work.

Board Fundamentals: Executive Director Development

When: November 27
RSVP: http://www.thevantagepoint.ca/content/evaluating-your-executive-director

Learn why, when and how to evaluate the executive director, and move towards developing a process and an assessment tool that works for your organization.

Human Resources: Navigating Performance Issues

When: December 9
RSVP: http://www.thevantagepoint.ca/content/human-resources-navigating-performance-issues

Focus on tools to develop or strengthen your discipline and termination policies and procedures.

Board Fundamentals: Fund Development

When: December 10
RSVP: http://www.thevantagepoint.ca/content/board-fundamentals-fund-development

Learn best practices and concrete ideas to support your organization’s fundraising efforts. – See more at: http://www.thevantagepoint.ca/content/board-fundamentals-fund-development.

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