Education & Events

Building Boards – From Entry – Expert

Become a more effective and knowledgeable Board Member with this essential training. Building Boards is an online, self-guided training delivered via Google Classrooms. This training program makes it easy to learn with videos, reading, and assignments in small segments. Register now and you’ll have access to the course until the end of the January 2025.

Want to register your entire board? Ask about our special pricing.

Become a more effective and knowledgeable Board Member with this essential training. You’ll learn:

• Creating sustainable operating budgets
• Efficient, mission-focused meetings
• Board governance
• Succession planning
• Overseeing operations
• Bylaws and legal requirements
• Understanding financial reports and audits
• Board-Management working relationships

Comments from past attendees included: “the training was helpful in providing an overview of best practices, reminders of things we do well and some things we could improve”

This training program consists of two courses – Level 1 and Level 2 with videos, reading, and assignments. Completing the courses takes approximately eight hours, in small segments. A certificate of completion can be provided.

Pricing: 

• $95 + GST for the first participant of a MNPHA Member organization
• $45 + GST for each additional attendee of a MNPHA Member organization
• $120+ GST for each non-member attending
• $150 + GST for unlimited registration for a Board – yes, your whole Board can join!

The Building Boards Program was developed with the financial support from the Winnipeg Foundation and Assiniboine Credit Union and thoughtfully created by Rolande Kirouac of High Achievement Training. Bursaries are available to organizations with limited funding.

MNPHA Breakfast Club – Steinbach

We continue to hear how beneficial it is for our members to network with each other. As housers we share common values and can gain knowledge and support from our time together. Learn from your colleagues, hear about housing trends, and be aware of the significant changes coming to the non-profit housing sector in Manitoba. Breakfast Club is a great opportunity to connect with others in the non-profit housing sector. A stress-free, intimate members only meeting with the most important meal of the day. We hope you’ll join us 

Cost: $35

Media Training & Crisis Communication

Don’t leave your story to chance. Learn how to respond proactively through any risk situation.

Register for Media Training or Crisis Communication or learn more and save more by registering for both workshops.

Media Training  – 9am – 12noon

This interactive workshop will prepare you for interactions with the media. Develop impactful key messages, get the headlines you want and the confidence to communicate effectively, on the spot. During the Media Training workshop, you’ll learn:

• Transition from off-topic questions to on-message responses.
• Manage adversarial and hostile questioning.
• Remain “on-message” without compromising authenticity.
• Spot and avoid reporters’ tactics.
• Create the right “feedback loops” through effective body language.

Crisis Communication – 1pm – 4pm

Learn how to stay on message and divert negative publicity. This engaging and informative workshop has been tailored for MNPHA members. Manage high stress situations safely and effectively. Communicate confidently and turn even the most complex situations to your advantage. During the Crisis Communication workshop, you’ll learn:

• Deliver accurate information without appearing misinformed.
• Negotiate an interview and maintain control while staying on message.
• Identify media traps and master skills to avoid them.
• Manage appropriate body language, tone, and delivery of messages.

REGISTRATION

Half Day = Member $120; Non-Member $150

Full Day = Member $210; Non-Member $250