Upcoming Events
Non-Profit Financial Stewardship
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM ADT
Location: Virtual Workshop
Hosted By: Kings Volunteer Resource Centre
Strong financial stewardship is essential to a healthy and sustainable non-profit. Join us for this practical and informative workshop, designed for non-profit board members, staff, and volunteers. This session will cover the fundamentals of sound financial management, including budgeting, financial oversight, and key fiduciary responsibilities. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of how to read financial statements, manage resources responsibly, and support accountability and transparency within your organization. Whether you’re new to governance or looking to strengthen your financial confidence, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to steward your organization’s finances with clarity and care—so you can focus on advancing your mission.
About the Presenter:
Joel Stoddart is an experienced facilitator, known for his engaging and practical approach to group learning. With a background in both small business and non-profit development, Joel aims to deliver training where people walk away with confidence and knowledge. He has served on several non-profit boards including The Booker School, Deep Roots Music Cooperative, and the Clean Annapolis River Project. He spent many years working at the Acadia Entrepreneurship Centre, and now works with the Community Business Development Corporation (CBDC). He lives in the Annapolis Valley with his wife Sacha, son William, and daughter Hannah.
How much is too much? Let’s Talk Screening Practices
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM ADT
Location: Virtual Workshop
Hosted By: Kings Volunteer Resource Centre
This workshop explores the scope of screening practices needed for Volunteers and Employees who are engaged in non-profit organizations. This session will be a discussion of who needs to be protected and how implementing the appropriate screening practices can serve to protect us all. This workshop will also discuss the tools available to assist you in deciding who to screen.
About the Presenter:
Annette Marie Vautour Executive Director
Volunteer Greater Moncton,
Annette is a proud Acadian with New Brunswick/Nova Scotian roots. For more than 40 years, she has been dedicated to building stronger families and facilitating community engagement within the nonprofit sector.
Annette was the proud recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012 for her leadership in engaging the community in building a Community Peace Centre serving the greater Moncton Community. She also received the YWCA Women of Distinction Award in 2015, for her leadership in building stronger families. Recently she was recognized with the King Charles III Coronation Medal for building connection, community and belonging in Canada.
Annette has participated on the Board of Directors of Volunteer Canada, co-chaired the Volunteer Canada Volunteer Centre Council; Trainer for the National Education Campaign on Screening; as well as participated in the Volunteer Canada Truth and Reconciliation Committee.
Training Resources
The Kings Volunteer Resource Centre is dedicated to supporting the volunteer sector with educational resources. We monitor trends, gather knowledge, build capacity, and share information.
Our goal is to foster strong foundations within social purpose groups to ensure that their work continues. We offer online workshops in the spring and fall, led by industry experts on various topics to help develop policies and practices to enhance the long-term growth of community groups.
Workshops
Past Workshops
Webinars
Volunteer Symposium
Every year, KVRC hosts a daylong Volunteer Leadership Symposium each spring, featuring keynote speakers and timely workshops related to volunteer leadership and nonprofit management.
