This Lunch & Learn series is a monthly opportunity for frontline career development professionals (CDPs) to connect, share ideas, and strengthen professional practice.
This month, join Taryn Danford the Founder and Principal Consultant of Danford Consulting, with more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and grant writing.
Funding priorities are shifting in response to economic conditions, labour market pressures, and government direction. This session examines what the Province of BC and Government of Canada are prioritizing right now, and how to align grant proposals with current funder expectations.
Since 2020, she has led over 200 grant-related projects, securing more than $25 million in funding from over 75 federal, provincial, and private funders. She specializes in developing clear, competitive proposals aligned with government priorities and complex funding requirements, and regularly delivers grant writing workshops for organizations across BC.
Taryn holds an Master of Science (MSc) from the London School of Economics in Gender, Development and Globalisation, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science from the University of Victoria.
Session format
- 5 minutes: sector updates
- 20 minutes: featured topic or speaker
- 20 minutes: peer discussion
Sessions focus on real, frontline topics such as employer engagement, trauma-informed practice, and job search trends. Each 45-minute session is designed to be practical, engaging, and relevant to the work happening across the sector.
Who should attend
This session is intended for:
- Frontline career development professionals
- Program staff, supervisors, and managers
- Others supporting employment and career services
Registration and eligibility
Participation is free for frontline CDPs working at:
- ASPECT member organizations
- ASPECT affiliate member organizations
- ASPECT individual members
Not a member? Join ASPECT BC to access this and other professional development opportunities:
https://aspect.bc.ca/Join
Additional information
- Sessions are held virtually
- Space is limited to 50 participants
- Participants receive a certificate of attendance that can be applied toward CCDP® professional development hours
