Kickstart Your Learning Today!
These tools are designed specifically for Community Futures staff and volunteers, giving you an edge in achieving success!
“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardour and attended to with diligence.” – Abigail Adams
Here Is What You Need To Know Before You Get Started!
Download the guidebook below which will provide you with the steps you need to add training to your library. If you need further support, contact CFLI Program Coordinator: reanne@communityfuturespanwest.ca
Download Guidebook
Discover What Volunteers are Saying About the Community Futures Program!
Experience highlights from the 2024 CF Pan West Network conference through video footage captured by our dedicated volunteers. Contact your local provincial association or Community Futures Pan West Network to access these shareable videos for your social media platforms. High-quality pictures are also available for download. Enjoy the content!
Board Development Online Training
Looking for Board Development training for your Community Futures Board of Directors? You are in the right place!
Community Futures Board Orientation
This module is designed to enhance your knowledge and effectiveness as a leader in your Community Futures organization.
Board Development
Video Vignettes
Community Futures has created learning modules to provide a high-level overview of some of the core board roles and responsibilities of Board of Directors.
Facilitated Board
Development Training
Are you looking for a CFLI Certified Facilitator to deliver Board Development training for your local Community Futures office? Click below for more information or to place an order.
Staff Development Online Training
Looking for staff development training? You are in the right place!
Prairies Rural Opportunities Fund 2.0
Informational Webinar
CF Pan West Network provided the Prairies Community Futures Offices with a informational webinar on the Prairies ROF 2.0 program. The session was recorded and can be accessed below.
ApplyNow Application Portal Demonstration Webinar
The purpose of this demonstration is to provide current information on the functionality and capacity for the portal to manage regular lending program applications. Session delivered by CommonGoals Software.
Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Process
In this webinar, Troy Dungate, Chair of Community Futures Pan West Network, speaks on the ATIP process and how your CF's operational information is at risk to being disclosed in an ATIP request.
Cyber Security Training
These courses are designed to improve staff and volunteers’ knowledge on cyber threats, equipping them with the understanding of potential attacks and how to reduce the risk of their online workspace being infiltrated.
Working with Growth
Oriented Business
This workshop reviews the process involved in creating relationships with potential client businesses – how to target them and establish communication, how to set out the next steps in the relationship, and how to maintain long-term contact.
Staff Sales Training
This workshop gives you effective sales tactics and strategies. It walks you through the steps involved in being an effective service provider, gives you a template for regional management, and sets you up for maintaining a performance attitude.
Five Ways to Grow Your
Mailing List this Year
The challenge is to build your email list faster without spending a lot of time and money. Watch Hugh Culver's recorded seminar and learn how to strategically grow your email list smarter and faster.
CIPO Presentation
CIPO range of tools and services for free to help you understand patents, trademarks, designs and copyrights work in real life.
Access Training from Anywhere!
Did you know you can access training on the go with the Community Futures Leadership Institute app?
Once you’ve downloaded the app on your phone, you will have access to training videos, Power Point presentations, manuals and exercises – anywhere, anytime.
Download GuideTestimonials
"This is a very good course given by an excellent instructor. I came away with specific items and new knowledge to take back to my own board. A terrific cross section of course participants made for interesting and lively discussion."
- John Lessif, Volunteer
"This course enlightened me as to not only the roles and responsibilities of a chair. It was great to really understand what a chair goes through and how important leadership and communication is."
- Laurie Renton, Volunteer
"The Mobile Device Cyber Security training session was very informative. It made me aware of who is tracking my device, privacy controls and cautious when deciding on apps to download. A cell phone is a fantastic tool but information for safeguarding is essential.
– Deanna, Staff Member
