ED Network provides the most senior staff leader in the organization with the opportunities to: Connect with peers Advocate for change Engage in learning & professional development Strengthen our knowledge of existing programs & services Reduce professional isolation & duplication Identify potential opportunities & partners across the whole scope of the sector To expand the […]

If you are an Executive Director, please consider joining the ED Network! We are offering a safe space for you to come together and:*Connect with peers *Advocate for change *Engage in learning & professional development *Strengthen knowledge of existing programs & services *Reduce professional isolation & duplication *Identify potential opportunities & partnersLooking forward to seeing you there!

Community Leadership Development: An Introductory Workshop   Who is it for? This workshop is designed for leaders of community sector organizations, networks, and associations interested in supporting their staff and members' leadership development.     Why choose this workshop? Connect with local community sector leaders Deepen your commitment to sector strengthening Experience a sampling of the […]

ED Network provides the most senior staff leader in the organization with the opportunities to: Connect with peers Advocate for change Engage in learning & professional development Strengthen our knowledge of existing programs & services Reduce professional isolation & duplication Identify potential opportunities & partners across the whole scope of the sector To expand the […]

Board Governance Workshop Good governance is an essential part of any organization's effectiveness and success.  Regular evaluations and reviews of your board and its practices, as well as regular board education and updates, will ensure your board and organization is operating in compliance with best practice and effective stewardship of the assets of your organization.  This is key […]

All are welcome to join Joshua Bates, Senior Policy Analyst of the Nova Scotia Accessibility Directorate for a discussion of the new Nova Scotia Accessibility Act.  Topics covered will include the a review of the act, an update of its implementation and next steps, community engagement, empowerment and accessibility, the legislation's impacts on organizations as well as potential opportunities […]

The Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia is happy to host a discussion on community-engaged research.Leading the discussion will be CLARI (the Change Lab Action Research Initiative). Based at Saint Mary’s University, CLARI is a partnership of seven post-secondary institutions in Nova Scotia. It’s purpose is to promote and support the engagement of CLARI-member faculty/students in community-identified […]

ED Network provides a forum for executive directors to discuss issues relevant to their work in a confidential format.  The CSCNS will provide the place and facilitator. Executive Directors bring their energy, ideas and experience. ED Network provides the most senior staff leader in the organization with the opportunities to: Connect with peers and learn from […]

LEADERSHIP FOR A DIVERSE WORKPLACE CULTURE This engaging workshop series, facilitated by Paul Pickering, Workplace Culture Program Coordinator - ISANS, helps you recognize and use skills already in-house, and counter challenges you likely have, to increase immigrant retention. We get very practical about managing a workspace that is welcoming for everyone. We provide relevant information […]

Facilitated by Daren Okafo, Manager - Learning Programs - CSCNS, the Board Governance Workshop seeks to teach boards the key elements of Good Governance. Good governance is an essential part of any organization's effectiveness and success.  Regular evaluations and reviews of your board and its practices, as well as regular board education and updates, will ensure your […]