Our Nonprofit Learning Centre
We offer low-cost, quality learning opportunities for your community organization so you can deliver even more effective programs.
Our Nonprofit Learning Centre
We offer low-cost, quality learning opportunities for your community organization so you can deliver even more effective programs.
Building up the strength of Winnipeg’s nonprofit sector
Get inspired and gain knowledge at a United Way Winnipeg Learning Centre class!
We offer high-quality, low-cost learning opportunities for you to advance your skills, meet sector standards, and learn from experts in nonprofit organizations and charities.
Our Learning Centre is located on the first floor of our offices at 580 Main Street.
If cost is a barrier to participation, please email Tamara Ingrilli.
Upcoming Learning Opportunities
Introduction to Board Governance Part 1: Roles, Responsibilities, and Liabilities (Virtual)
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
1 to 4 p.m.
Virtual over Zoom
Nonprofit and charitable organizations strongly depend on their board of directors for strong, innovative, and effective leadership to achieve their mission.
A partnership with Priti Shah of Praxis Consulting, this workshop is for board members, aspiring board members, councillors, chiefs, trustees, executive directors, CEOs, CAOs, COOs, financial officers, and administrative professionals of non-profit and charities
For more information or to register, click here.
Introduction to Board Governance Part 2: Risk Management for Boards, Understanding Legal Duties, and More! (Virtual)
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
1 to 4 p.m.
Virtual over Zoom
Nonprofit and charitable organizations strongly depend on their board of directors for strong, innovative, and effective leadership to achieve their mission.
A partnership with Priti Shah of Praxis Consulting, this workshop will cover assessing risks, understanding board duties, and how to create an action plan for effective governance & risk management.
For more information or to register, click here.
Evaluation, Theory, and Performance Measurement: An Introduction - NEW! (Virtual)
Thursday, January 23, 2025
9 a.m. to Noon
Virtual over Zoom
In today’s fast-paced and results-oriented world, it is essential for nonprofit and charitable organizations to effectively measure their impact, track progress, and optimize program delivery.
United Way Winnipeg’s Nonprofit Learning Centre is pleased to partner with the Canadian Evaluation Society, Manitoba Chapter to bring you a six-part workshop series on evaluation tools. Each session is independent, so participants can choose to attend the workshops most relevant to their needs. This introductory session will walk participants through what evaluations are, why they are useful, and how they can be used as an important evidence-based tool.
For more information or to register, click here.
Building Better Board Bylaws and Board Member Handbooks (Virtual)
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
1 to 4 p.m.
United Way Winnipeg – 580 Main St.
Every organized group needs bylaws to ensure that members and leaders understand the rules under which they agree to operate, rules that need to be refreshed from time to time as the environment changes and the group evolves.
A partnership with Priti Shah of Praxis Consulting, this workshop is for board members, aspiring board members, councillors, chiefs, trustees, executive directors, CEOs, CAOs, COOs, finance and admin of nonprofits and charities.
For more information or to register, click here.
Equity Approaches to Organization Policy Development - NEW! (Virtual)
Thursday, February 13, 2025
9 a.m. to Noon
Virtual over Zoom
Non-profit organization policies are required to govern and operationalize the work of the corporation, however they are often the least exciting and last priority on the executive to-do list! Despite this, they are a crucial component to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and can be a key aspect of the organization’s efforts to weave diversity, equity, inclusion and decolonizing values into their work.
In partnership with Jared Star of Jared Star Consulting, this workshop will explore trends in non-profit policy development, with tools for leaders to begin policy development work.
For more information or to register, click here.
Understanding and Applying Qualitative Research - NEW! (In Person)
Thursday, February 20, 2025
9 a.m. to Noon
United Way Winnipeg – 580 Main St.
A partnership with the Canadian Evaluation Society, Manitoba Chapter, this interactive workshop will dive into what qualitative research is, the merits of qualitative research, and how to use this type of data.
Participants will learn what constitutes qualitative research, gain a better understanding of the merits of qualitative research approaches, identify when and how to use these methods, and how qualitative data can be a useful source of information for programs.
For more information or to register, click here.
Vicarious Trauma (In Person)
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
9 a.m. to Noon
United Way Winnipeg – 580 Main St.
Join us to learn about the definition of trauma, and vicarious trauma, as well as the impact of trauma on our minds and bodies.
For more information or to register, click here.
Grant Writing Fundamentals (Virtual)
Tuesday, March 13, 2025
9 a.m. to Noon
Virtual over Zoom
A partnership with Rochelle Greaves of Story Point Consulting, this workshop will cover the fundamentals of grant and proposal writing, reviewing the most common questions presented in grant applications, and what types of information should be included in each section. It will also share best practices for finding granters.
For more information or to register, click here.
Engaging Your Resilience Through Change - NEW! (Virtual)
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
9 to 11 a.m.
Virtual over Zoom
Are life’s challenges testing your limits? Learn to harness your inner strength and navigate change with confidence.
A partnership with Natalie Bell of Natalie Bell Consulting, this workshop will equip you with practical tools to manage stress and overcome obstacles, cultivate a positive mindset and embrace growth, develop actionable strategies for personal and professional success.
For more information or to register, click here.
Understanding and Applying Quantitative Research - NEW! (In Person)
Tuesday, March 26, 2025
9 a.m. to Noon
United Way Winnipeg – 580 Main St.
In today’s fast-paced and results-oriented world, it is essential for nonprofit and charitable organizations to effectively measure their impact, track progress, and optimize program delivery.
In partnership with the Canadian Evaluation Society, Manitoba Chapter, participants will learn the definition and use of quantitative research methods, the roles this approach can play in evaluation, and how to identify the correct application of quantitative research methods for projects.
For more information or to register, click here.
The ABCs of Minute Taking (In Person)
Tuesday, April 17, 2025
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
United Way Winnipeg – 580 Main St.
Good meeting minutes demonstrate the due diligence of your board and committees and protect your organization.
This workshop is for staff and board members responsible for minute taking and will include steps for preparing minutes, samples of minute styles, how to develop a minute template, fix error and more.
For more information or to register, click here.
Empowering Your Board for Fundraising Success - NEW! (Virtual)
Thursday, April 22, 2025
9 a.m. to Noon
Virtual over Zoom
A partnership with Rochelle Greaves of Story Point Consulting, this workshop is designed to equip board members with the knowledge and skills needed to actively participate in their organization’s fundraising efforts. Participants will learn how to build a culture of philanthropy, and implement simple fundraising strategies to help contribute to their team’s success.
For more information or to register, click here.
Understanding and Applying Mixed Methodologies and Designs - NEW! (In Person)
Friday, April 25, 2025
9 a.m. to Noon
United Way Winnipeg – 580 Main St.
In partnership with the Canadian Evaluation Society, Manitoba Chapter, participants will learn the uses of both quantitative and qualitative approaches, the role this dual approach plays in evaluation design, and when and how these two approaches can be most helpful to gathering useful information towards identifying impact.
For more information or to register, click here.
Surveys and Questionnaires - NEW! (In Person)
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
9 a.m. to Noon
United Way Winnipeg – 580 Main St.
In partnership with the Canadian Evaluation Society, Manitoba Chapter, this interactive workshop will dive into surveys and questionnaires, how to develop strong questions, and how this can inform your work. Participants will gain a basic understanding of both surveys and questionnaires, how to develop strong survey and questionnaire questions, and how to analyze results to help best inform on the work being done.
For more information or to register, click here.
Data Visualization- NEW! (Virtual)
Thursday, June 12, 2025
9 a.m. to Noon
United Way Winnipeg – 580
Data visualization allows us to tell compelling stories with data – to show patterns and trends that we might not notice otherwise.
In partnership with the Canadian Evaluation Society, Manitoba Chapter, the goal of this workshop is to provide attendees with information, skills, and techniques to glean insights from their data and to communicate them in simplified ways. There will be a mix of lessons, hands-on activities, and time for discussion.
For more information or to register, click here.
WORKSHOP CANCELLATION POLICY
United Way Winnipeg reserves the right to cancel any workshop at any time. United Way Winnipeg will inform registrants via email of workshop cancellations at least 48 hours ahead of the workshop date. Participants registered for a workshop or session cancelled by United Way Winnipeg will receive a full refund.
REFUND POLICY
To request a full refund, registrants must cancel up to one week (five business days) before the workshop date (or start date for a multi-day workshop). No refunds will be issued to registrants who cancel within one week of the workshop date (or start date for a multi-day workshop). Registrants who do not show up for a workshop will be responsible for the full workshop ticket price.