Upcoming Events
Risk Management for Charities and Non-profit Organizations
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM ADT
Location: Virtual Workshop
Hosted By: Kings Volunteer Resource Centre
What are the main types of risk involved in operating charities and nonprofits? Volunteers often step in when others have stepped away. Good intentions are not always enough to protect volunteers and their organizations against civil and criminal liability.
A risk management plan provides volunteers with a framework for identifying and assessing risks, and a set of steps to follow to mitigate risk and potential impacts now and into the future.
About the Presenter:
Richard Bridge is a lawyer based on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. His primary area of practice for over 25 years has been charity and non-profit law. His clients are a wide range of charitable organizations, foundations, non-profit organizations and philanthropists across Canada.
He has worked internationally and taught university and college courses on charity law. In recent years Richard’s work has been focused on helping Indigenous communities build new relationships with the philanthropic sector.
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.
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.
