Board and Governance Support
FuseSocial helps nonprofit boards build confidence, skills, and effectiveness through practical governance support and training.
Nonprofit boards play a critical role in guiding organizations—but governance can be complex.
From understanding roles and responsibilities to navigating strategy, risk, and decision-making, many boards are looking for practical support to work more effectively.
That’s where FuseSocial is here to help!
How We Can Support Your Board
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Micro Trainings
Short, pre-designed learning sessions that strengthen board effectiveness.
Each session is 15 to 30 minutes, delivered in person by our Governance Manager, and designed to meet boards where they are.
Perfect as a standing agenda item or a one-time governance boost.
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Alberta Board Member Essentials Training
A training program that blends self-paced online learning with in-person sessions.
ABME equips new and experienced board members across Alberta with the knowledge and practical skills they need to guide their nonprofit organization with confidence, integrity, and impact.
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Shared Services
As a client of our Shared Services program, organizations may choose to utilize their purchased hours toward governance and strategy support.
This option gives more hands-on support for your board, as we become an extension of your team.
Micro Trainings
Choose one or more Micro Training topics
Schedule it alongside a regular board meeting or leadership discussion
We deliver the session in a convenient location for you
No prep required. No cost. Just big impact.
Available Micro Trainings
Topic: Board Member Lifecycle
Covers
Recruitment
Retention
Succession Planning
Onboarding
Topic: Strategic Planning
Covers
Mission, Vision, Values
SWOT and PESTLE Analysis
Strategic Priorities and Goals
Topic: Introduction to Governance
Covers
Fiduciary Duties
Governance Boards: Roles + Responsibilities
Operational Boards: Roles + Responsibilities
Charitable Organizations
Risk Mitigation
Topic: Bylaws, Policies, Procedures
Covers
conflict of Interest
Bylaw Basics
Topic: The Board’s Role in Finance
Covers
Financial Oversight
Fund Development
Request A Micro Training For Your Board
Alberta Board Member Essentials
Whether you are new to governance, or an experienced board member looking to deepen your practice, ABME offers essential training tailored to today’s evolving nonprofit landscape.
ABME certificate is given upon completion of the following:
On-Demand Online Learning
3 modules (3 hours each) + 1 hour of pre-reading. Available immediately after registration.
Completion of the modules is required prior to attending the in-person sessions.
In-Person Sessions
Two 3.5 hour sessions will be held at the FuseSocial office.
These are interactive, group-based trainings that encourage open discussion and real-life scenario simulations.
Program Structure and Format
An overview of the Alberta nonprofit sector (online module)
Board Member Fundamentals (online module)
Understanding Financial Matters (online module)
Working As A Sum Of The Parts (in-person)
Strategic Board Leadership (in-person)
You Will Learn
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