Events

In addition to our regular programs, SARC Learning Central offers a variety of events throughout the year that cover a wide array of topics. These events are applicable to many different audiences in the nonprofit sector, and are offered both in person and virtually.

SARC Learning Central hosts a number of in-person training events that are available throughout the year. Check out the events calendar regularly as events continue to be added.

SARC Learning Central hosts many professional development events virtually (live-facilitated and/or webinar) covering topics applicable to both the disability service and nonprofit sectors. Check out the events calendar regularly as events continue to be added.

SARC Learning Central hosts two (2) annual conferences each year, one in spring and one in fall.

The SARC Spring Conference, hosted in May each year, offers a number of professional development and keynote sessions for service delivery staff. To learn more, click here.

The SARC Fall Conference, hosted in October each year, offers sessions applicable to executive directors, senior leadership, and board directors in the nonprofit sector. To learn more, click here.

Events Calendar

SARC Fall Conference 2025

Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel 612 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
$200.00 – $594.00

SARC Awards Banquet 2025

Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel 612 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Join us as we honour and celebrate the 2025 SARC Award Recipients! Purchase individual tickets for the banquet on October 21, 2025 at the Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel.

$79.00

TLR Trainer Meeting

SARC Administrative Office 111 Cardinal Crescent, Saskatoon, SK

Facilitated by SARC's TLR instructors Lori Morphy and Lisa Malowany, in this hybrid session you will join other TLR trainers to ask any questions that you may have, receive any program updates, and connect with fellow trainers from across the province. You must be a current TLR trainer to attend this meeting.

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PART Trainer Meeting

SARC Administrative Office 111 Cardinal Crescent, Saskatoon, SK

Facilitated by SARC's PART instructors Lori Morphy and Lisa Malowany, in this hybrid session you will join other PART trainers to ask any questions that you may have, receive any program updates, and connect with fellow trainers from across the province. You must be a current PART trainer to attend this meeting.

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Virtual Stride Trainer Meeting

Zoom - Virtual

Join us on October 29 as we host a virtual Stride trainer meeting where we you can expect to connect with other Stride trainers, share ideas, and ask any questions that you may have.  

Progressive Discipline Saskatoon

SARC Administrative Office 111 Cardinal Crescent, Saskatoon, SK

NOTE: This training is not eligible for COMPASS funding and is available to SARC Members only.   For more information on Progressive Discipline click here.

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Virtual: Workforce Development Session

This virtual session hosted by SARC’s Workforce Development Coordinator, Bobbi Janzen, will continue the discussion of workforce development and recruitment. If you, or someone in your organization has an interest in the areas of recruitment and growth of the workforce in the sector - this session is for you. Topics covered in this informal session will be upcoming Job Board, creative recruitment strategies, and work placements. Consider these topics and how they might benefit your organization and what questions and insight you have to share. We look forward to networking with you.

Leap: Governance

Zoom - Virtual

An executive director must have a strong understanding and good working relationship with the organization’s board of directors. Even if you’re not an executive director, this session provides important information that everyone can benefit from knowing.

Leap: Financial Responsibilities

Zoom - Virtual

Strong financial management is crucial for every organization. Attain a solid understanding in a variety of areas related to management’s financial duties.

January Board Bits Coffee Chat

Board Bits Coffee Chat, a bi-monthly, 30-minute virtual discussion that is exclusively available to SARC Member executive directors and the organization’s board of directors. This interactive discussion will focus on different governance topics that will support you in your leadership role.

MLT Aikins/SARC Webinar: Navigating Foreign Worker Recruitment

Zoom - Virtual

Many SARC Members face challenges in fully staffing from the local labour market, which leads to a greater reliance on foreign worker recruitment. Employers who utilize foreign workers must understand their options for recruitment and the compliance obligations that apply.

Leap: Branding, Promotions & Engagement

Zoom - Virtual

Your organization has a very important mission. In order to fulfill that mission, your organization requires a strong identity and meaningful connections with all of its stakeholders. In this session, you will learn about the importance of branding and promotions for nonprofits, including its effect on your organization’s reputation, community relations, and success in fulfilling your mission.

Leap: Fostering an Effective Team

Zoom - Virtual

Teamwork leads to successful organizations. Individuals will discuss how to develop, motivate, and lead a productive team, as well as the importance of cultivating the organization’s culture.

March Board Bits Coffee Chat

Zoom - Virtual

Board Bits Coffee Chat, a bi-monthly, 30-minute virtual discussion that is exclusively available to SARC Member executive directors and the organization’s board of directors. This interactive discussion will focus on different governance topics that will support you in your leadership role.

May Board Bits Coffee Chat

Zoom - Virtual

Board Bits Coffee Chat, a bi-monthly, 30-minute virtual discussion that is exclusively available to SARC Member executive directors and the organization’s board of directors. This interactive discussion will focus on different governance topics that will support you in your leadership role.

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