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Introduction to project management
In an exciting partnership, SCVO and Challenges Catalyst are pleased to offer an introductory training course on project management for the third sector. Read more
Financial planning for non-financial managers
Good financial management is essential as finances tighten and funding sources become more diverse. The aim of this one day course is to explore the role of financial management in an effective organisation and to realise that it’s about more than just numbers.The session will fa… Read more
Managing and supervising people
During this 2 day interactive course participants will: Identify strengths and areas to work on;Have a framework for managing and supervising people;Develop skills, techniques and strategies for managing people;Obtain support and encouragement;Tackle work related problems and iss… Read more
Introduction to project management
In an exciting partnership, SCVO and Challenges Catalyst are pleased to offer an introductory training course on project management for the third sector. Read more
Brexit & the Voluntary Sector: An update & discussion around replacement EU funding
SCVO and Human Rights Consortium Scotland will be holding an event on the 7th February, from 13:00-15:00pm, at SCVO's Fairways House in Inverness to discuss the impact of the UK's withdrawal from the European Union in relation to funding for the voluntary sector in Scotla… Read more
The Gathering 2020
The biggest third sector event of the year is back! The Gathering is a place for all the amazing people working in the third sector to network, showcase what they do and learn from each other.With a bustling marketplace with over 110 exhibitors, and a packed programme featuring m… Read more
Building resilience & self confidence and handling difficult conversations
We're delighted to offer a second date of this brand new course in an exciting new partnership with Blue Ptarmigan, who are people focused performance specialists. Trainer Mark Douglas has extensive experience in the design and delivery of people based ‘development interventi… Read more
Trainer training for beginners
The aim of this two-day course is to provide an introduction to training and learning. To learn how people learn, make the messages you want to get across stick through creating the right structure and environment for your participants. The course is designed to help participants… Read more
Beyond the basics: developing your fundraising skills
You already know the ABCs of fundraising so now it’s time to get into action and build upon your blocks of fundraising knowledge.Accessing funding can be scary, but don’t hide – seek a better understanding of how to approach funders, meet their criteria and build on relationships… Read more
Comms and marketing made easy
We are delighted to bring this course in partnership with Electrify Marketing and Communications.Those of us who work in communications have (frankly) created a completely self-perpetuating, bamboozling myth of a sector. It’s as if we designed it to frustrate and over complicate;… Read more