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Come join Atelier/C for a training focused on building engaged and effective boards within your non-profit organization!

On 26 February 2026 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m
Theme : Building effective boards: Understanding your role as a board of directors in a non-profit organization, and developing good governance practices.
The workshop will be facilitated by Akki Mackay (see bio below).
Workshop will be offered in English, on Zoom. 

Financial support is available for participants whose financial situation is a barrier to participation in the workshop. You can make a request at the time of registration. Learn more about the bursary.

Together we will cover foundational questions such as: “What is the role of a board of directors within a non-profit organization?” and “What are my responsibilities as a board member?”. Participants will learn practical tools to build well-functioning and effective boards, and we will explore ways to keep board members engaged, motivated, and having fun! 

Learning goals

• Understand the core operational and legal responsibilities of a board of directors 
• Explore different models of board governance 
• Build tools for effective board functioning
• Share responses and solutions to common board challenges

Technical information

• Reminder that Ateliers/C are reserved exclusively for Greater Montreal community groups. All other applications will be refused.
• Do you require support or accommodations to facilitate your participation (LSG, captioning etc)? Please feel free to contact us for more information about the venue – email: ateliersc@coco-net.org.
• Financial support is available for participants whose financial situation is a barrier to participation in the workshops. You can make a request at the time of registration. Learn more about the bursary.