Important Dates

September 19, 2026 | 9 AM - 1 PM | U of A North Campus (In-Person) | Interns & Mentors

• Orientation: Gain a better understanding of the NPBI program and establish an understanding of mutually set goals and expectations.

October 9, 2026 | 10 - 10:50 AM | Zoom | Interns Only

• NPBI Office Hours (optional): A short presentation and time at the end to ask any questions you have about the program to the NPBI coordinators.

October 15, 2026 | 2:30 - 4:30 PM | Zoom | Interns Only

• Board Roles and Responsibilities: We will start with governance and what it means to the board. Then we will take you through how governance touches the entire organization, the structure of the organization, and the volunteers and staff that work in the organization. 

November 6, 2026 | 10 - 10:50 AM | Zoom | Interns Only

• NPBI Office Hours (optional): A short presentation and time at the end to ask any questions you have about the program to the NPBI coordinators.

November 19, 2026 | 2:30 - 4:30 PM | Zoom | Interns Only

• Organizational Purpose and Planning: How is planning connected to the board’s Roles and Responsibilities? How are an organization’s vision, mission and values connected to organizational plans? What is included in the plan? We will introduce you why planning is needed, what it includes and give you some ideas on how to get started.

December 4, 2026 | 10 - 10:50 AM | Zoom | Interns Only

• NPBI Office Hours (optional): A short presentation and time at the end to ask any questions you have about the program to the NPBI coordinators.

January 15, 2027 | 2:30 - 4:20 PM | U of A North Campus (In-Person) | Interns Only

• Intern Check-in: Interns reflect on their initial application essay and identify what goals they have achieved or have yet to achieve. Project discussion & collaboration with group.

January __, 2027 | TBD by a poll | U of A North Campus (In-Person) | Mentors Only

• Mentor Check-In: Career Centre and CSL will check in and offer tips or advice on making the match as effective as possible for the remainder of the program.

February 3, 2027 | 12 - 1 PM | Zoom | Interns Only

• NPBI Office Hours (optional): A short presentation and time at the end to ask any questions you have about the program to the NPBI coordinators.

February 26, 2027 | TBD | Zoom | Interns Only

• Risk Management: What is risk? What types are there? How can it be assessed and managed? Risk is everywhere, but that just means that you have to spend some time to understand it and deal with the ones that are most relevant to your organization.

March 10, 2027 | 12 - 1 PM | Zoom | Interns Only

• NPBI Office Hours (optional): A short presentation and time at the end to ask any questions you have about the program to the NPBI coordinators.

March 19, 2027 | 2:30 - 4:20 PM | Zoom | Interns Only

• Legal Responsibilities: Where do the board’s duties and responsibilities come from? What do board members need to know in order to meet their legal responsibilities? What actions can board members take to help them meet their legal responsibilities? This course will also examine conflict of interest including tips on how to effectively manage it.

Week of April 5, 2027 | TBD | Edmonton City Hall (In-Person) | Interns & Mentors

• Program Graduation: Showcase final projects, hear from guest speakers and celebrate the success the program brings to the non-profit sector each year. Invite family, friends and supporters to share in the success.