Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Location: Prince George Conference and Civic Centre, 808 Canada Games Way, Prince George, BC V2L 5T6
Price: $25
Topics & Description:
Board Roles & Responsibilities, including Role in Fund Development + Collaboration and Partnerships between Organizations
Morning Session: Board Governance
A highly effective and engaged board has clarity around roles, responsibilities, and performance, and aligns its work with organizational values and vision. This workshop covers the essentials of non-profit board membership, then builds on that foundation to explore the board's role in fund development and philanthropy. Many board members feel uncertain about what's expected of them or how to contribute beyond attending meetings or making direct asks. Through interactive discussion and real-world examples, you'll clarify core governance responsibilities, explore the full landscape of non-profit revenue, and unpack the board's strategic role in building a culture of philanthropy.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
Describe the duties and responsibilities of non-profit board members, and explain the differences between a governance-only board and a working board.
Explain the three modes of non-profit governance: fiduciary, strategic, and generative.
Articulate the board's strategic role in fund development and what a culture of philanthropy looks like in practice.
Recognize the full range of revenue sources available to non-profits and the board's role in supporting them, beyond events and grants.
Afternoon Session: Collaboration Between Organizations
Working across organizational boundaries takes intention, skill, and trust. In this half-day session, you'll explore what makes inter-organizational collaboration succeed and what gets in the way. Through case studies, hands-on activities, and practical tools, you'll examine both the possibilities and the realities of working together. You'll leave with concrete strategies you can apply right away to strengthen collaboration, build stronger relationships, and achieve more together.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
Describe collaboration as a strategic approach for non-profits.
Assess your organization's readiness and fit for collaboration with others.
Identify what's needed to collaborate effectively with other organizations, including practical tips and tools.
About the facilitator
Maria Turnbull (she/her)
is the Associate Executive Director at Vantage Point and brings 25+ years of
leadership experience in staff and board roles across the non-profit sector in
Canada and the UK. She is an accomplished facilitator and consultant
specializing in governance, organizational development, strategic and
operational planning, and practical HR/management systems that help
organizations strengthen impact and alignment.
With an MBA
(INSEAD) and a BA in International Relations (UBC), Maria has advised
organizations ranging from small teams to those with multi-million-dollar budgets
and has supported hundreds of non-profits across subsectors including health,
housing, social services, arts and culture, education, and sport.
Maria is current Board Member and Governance Committee Chair with the
Bowen Island Health Care Foundation and former Chair of Potluck Café Society
and the Bowen Island Montessori School. Maria lives on Bowen Island
(Nex̱wlélex̱m) where she lives with her husband and two teenage sons and
occasionally finds time for her other passions - skiing, cycling, travelling,
and sailing.
✨We want to thank the City of Prince George and the RBC Foundation for being our Partners for this event!✨
Please be
advised that photography or videography may be taken of general event
activities for Vantage Point documentation and promotional purposes.