Location: Zoom
A Plain‑Language Session for Friendship Centres 💸
About
Created for board members and senior leaders of BC Friendship Centres, this webinar explains financial statements in clear, accessible language—no acronyms or accounting background required. Using real‑life examples and a trauma‑informed approach, we’ll explore where your funding comes from (including grants and service contracts), the purpose of key financial reports, and how to read them with confidence.
The session focuses on governance and accountability, including what questions board members should be asking and why they matter. A brief, guided role‑play between the presenter and a designated participant will model how a director might respectfully and effectively ask questions about financial statements in a real‑world board setting.
Who should attend?
Friendship Centre Board Members, Senior Leadership, and Friendship Centre staff.
Format
Lunch & Learn Webinars, 12pm-1pm, via Zoom
Learn while you eat your lunch! No break-out rooms, submit questions in advance, optional Q&A participation.
Kathy Hamilton, Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Kathy Hamilton is a white settler of Scottish heritage. She works as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with over 35 years of experience in a range of financial roles in the nonprofit and private sector. For the past 10 years, Kathy has served as the Director of Finance at OneSky Community Resources, a social services nonprofit in the South Okanagan. In addition, Kathy brings eight years of nonprofit board experience, offering strong financial oversight, governance experience, and a deep understanding of the nonprofit sector. She lives and works on the traditional and unceded territory of Syilx Okanagan Nation with her spouse and their two Indigenous daughters.
For questions, please contact:
Dalious McCullough: 250-388-5522
