Virtual: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session
2025-03-12 17:30 - 18:15 (America/Vancouver) | online event
ONLINE
Join us for a free Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session! Learn how to apply for funding to bring your community-building idea to life, ask questions, and get inspired by past projects. Whether you’re new to NSG or looking for tips to strengthen your application, this session is a great opportunity to connect and explore possibilities. Everyone is welcome!
RSVP your spot and to receive the link: kimenglish@cfso.net

Princeton: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session
2025-03-13 16:00 - 16:45 (America/Vancouver) | Princeton Library, 107 Vermilion Avenue, Princeton, BC, V0X, Canada
Join us for a free Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session! Learn how to apply for funding to bring your community-building idea to life, ask questions, and get inspired by past projects. Whether you’re new to NSG or looking for tips to strengthen your application, this session is a great opportunity to connect and explore possibilities. Everyone is welcome!
RSVP your spot to kimenglish@cfso.net

Okanagan Falls: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session
2025-03-25 17:00 - 17:45 (America/Vancouver) | Okanagan Falls Library, 101-850 Railway Lane, Okanagan Falls, BC, Canada

Osoyoos: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session
2025-03-25 19:00 - 19:45 (America/Vancouver) | Osoyoos Library, 8505 68th Ave, Osoyoos, BC, Canada

Oliver: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session
2025-03-29 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Vancouver) | Oliver Library, 1400-5955 Main Street, Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0, Canada

100 Women - April 2025- Dream Cafe
2025-04-30 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Vancouver) | Dream Cafe, 67 Front St, Penticton, BC, V2A 1H2, Canada
We are excited to have you join us at the Dream Cafe on Wednesday, April 30th!
Please RSVP for the event below.
If you and/or guest are unable to join please let us know.
If you need to make your $100 one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here.
If you have any questions please email 100women@cfso.net.
Please note member RSVPs are open now and guest spots will open closer to the event date based on capacity.

100 Men Who Care (location to be announced)
2025-05-20 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Toronto)

NPO/Charity Social and Networking
2025-06-05 14:30 - 17:30 (America/Toronto) | The Hub, 260 Martin St, Penticton, BC, Canada
Calling All Fundraisers & Executive Directors!
Are you leading and/or fundraising for a charity or non-profit in the South Okanagan Similkameen?
Join us for an energizing afternoon of connection, collaboration, and community spirit – hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the Community Foundation!

Thursday, June 5th
📍 CFSOS’ new office | Optional early drop-in: ⏰2:30pm – 3:30pm
101-246 Martin St, Penticton
Come meet the CFSOS team at our *new office* and enjoy some light refreshments.

📍 The Hub | Main event: ⏰3:30pm – 5:30pm
260 Martin St, Penticton (next door to the CFSOS office)
Let’s come together to celebrate the meaningful work happening across our region.

This is your chance to:
🤝 Meet fellow change-makers
🌱 Share your upcoming events and initiatives
💡 Discover new ways we can support each other
🐾 Connect over our shared passion for people, animals, the environment and more
Enjoy delicious appetizers, learn about the AFP Interior BC Chapter, and meet the friendly faces of both the AFP and CFSOS.
Cost: FREE! But we’d love to know you’re coming– please RSVP below.
✨ Let’s build a stronger, more connected community – together. We can’t wait to see you there!

AFP’s Thrive Mini Conference is also coming up soon on May 30th! click here for more info.

Thrive in 2025: Empowering Fundraisers
📍 UBCO Kelowna | Mini Conference: May 30, 2025
“Thrive in 2025” is a mini conference organized by AFP, designed to grow and strengthen our communities.

Trish & Phil Medical Bursary - Virtual Info Session
2025-06-10 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | online event
Interested in becoming a doctor? Join us for a virtual information session where you’ll hear firsthand from a local physician about their journey into medicine—what it took, what they learned, and what they wish they’d known.
You’ll also learn about an incredible opportunity: the Trish and Phil Medical Bursary. This multi-year financial support program can cover up to 50% of your undergraduate tuition and 100% of your medical school tuition for students who plan on returning to practice in the South Okanagan Similkameen region.
Students must register to apply for the bursary, and all registrants will receive a link to the session recording—even if you can’t attend live.
Don’t miss your chance to take the first step toward a future in medicine!
Once registered, a MS teams link to join the virtual session will be sent out by email.

NSG Project Leaders In-Person Gathering
2025-06-10 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Toronto) | 101-246 Martin Street, Penticton
This is a great chance to:

Connect with other local grantees

Swap ideas and inspiration

Learn tips for hosting a safe, welcoming event

Ask questions about your grant or project

Light refreshments will be served, and you’re welcome to bring a friend or co-organizer.

100 Women - June 2025 - Kin & Folk
2025-06-11 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Toronto) | Kin & Folk, 557 Main St, Penticton, BC, V2A 5C6, Canada
We are excited to have you join us at Kin & Folk on Wednesday, June 11th!
Please RSVP for the event below.
If you and/or guest are unable to join please let us know.
If you need to make your $100 one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here.
If you have any questions please email 100women@cfso.net.
Please note member RSVPs are open now and guest spots will open closer to the event date based on capacity.

NSG Project Leader Online Meet-up
2025-06-11 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Toronto)

Planned Giving Workshop
2025-06-25 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | Okanagan College: Penticton Campus, 583 Duncan Ave. West, Penticton, BC, V2A8E1, Canada
Planned Giving Workshop
📅 Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
🕤 Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Okanagan College Penticton – Community Hall
Join us for a morning workshop designed to help charities explore the potential of planned giving. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your strategy, this session will offer practical tools, fresh perspectives, and professional insights.
What You’ll Learn

What planned giving really means—and why it matters now more than ever
How to build or strengthen your planned giving program, including policies, donor engagement, and stewardship
How endowments can support long-term sustainability and how they fit into your planned giving strategy
Insights from a Professional Advisors Panel on tax benefits, compliance, and working with donors

Who Should Attend?

Executive directors and board members
Donor relations and development staff
Anyone curious about legacy giving and long-term fundraising strategies

A light lunch and refreshments will be offered at the event.

Ntamqen Community Garden Gathering
2025-07-11 09:30 - 13:00, 2025-07-25 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver)
This event has past.
