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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
Building resilience & self confidence and handling difficult conversations
We're delighted to offer 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 interventions’ for the thir… Read more
GDPR: Subject access requests and direct marketing for charities
One brand new course, two subjects. This specially developed course is designed to look at how third sector organisations should handle and deal with Subject Access Requests (SAR) and how to carry out Direct Marketing under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). It will … Read more
Get up stand up
How confident are you at public speaking? Does your voice shake and palms sweat? This practical training for confident public speaking, presentation and pitching will help you gain the confidence and skills to speak in public. 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
76th SCVO Annual General Meeting
SCVO would like to invite you to join us for our 76th Annual General Meeting which will take place on Wednesday 4 December 2019, between 4pm and 5pm. Registration and refreshments will be available from 3.45pm. Read more
Policy Officers Network meeting: General Election special and festive social
Join the Policy Officers Network on the 19th December from 15:00-17:00 pm as we hold the final Policy Officers Network meeting of the year, taking place in SCVO’s Brunswick House, Merchant City, Glasgow.Given that the meeting is taking place one week after the UK General Election… Read more
Effective minute taking
Can someone take the minutes? Wow, what a lovely carpet …isn’t that a great view…how often do you avoid eye contact when this question is asked in meetings?Taking minutes can be daunting, but take courage – attend this interactive course, look them in the eye and say “I’ll be hap… Read more
Introduction to effective fundraising
Are you ready for fundraising? Really? Being prepared is key to unlocking potential funds for your organisation so join Pam Judson on this course and see just how ready you are!Funding can seem a daunting task, but fear not using individual tasks and group work Pam will point you… Read more
Introduction to data protection and the GDPR
Does data protection and/or the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) leave you feeling worried, unsure or confused? If it does, this one day course will be a great base upon which you can build your knowledge in the area of data protection and the way it must be treated and… Read more