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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
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
Accredited management and leadership
In a new and exciting partnership, SCVO and Challenges Catalyst are pleased to offer Chartered Management Institute (CMI) qualifications to SCVO member organisations and the third sector.This 3-day pilot course will be delivered on: module 1: 25 September; module 2: 26 September;… Read more
Managing volunteers within organisations
What makes your organisation the organisation of choice for current and new volunteers and how do you make volunteering a rewarding experience?Volunteers are one of the key resources in third sector organisations. To make the most of this resource it is important that volunteers … Read more
SCVO Policy Committee Meeting
This session is open to members of the SCVO Policy Committee only. The Policy Committee advises SCVO on policies which reflect the best interests of the third sector in Scotland. It is the job of SCVO to take these policies and represent the shared interests of the third sector t… Read more
Policy Officers Network: National Performance Framework and Programme for Govern
At this meeting of the Policy Officers Network (PON) Paul Bradley will offer a whirlwind tour of the National Performance Framework, explaining what is it and how the sector can engage with it. Next up will be Craig Wilson to reflect on the Programme for Government. This event w… Read more
Safeguarding - managing risk and maintaining confidence
Managing risk and safeguarding have never been so important to how charities carry out their activities. Safeguarding failures not only have a devastating impact on your charity’s beneficiaries, employees and supporters, they can also cause damage to your reputation and that of t… Read more
Third sector showcase: Solutions to poverty (part of Challenge Poverty Week)
This SCVO event will bring together a mini-conference of charities to mark Challenge Poverty Week. MSPs, Councillors and other charity organisations are all invited to attend on a drop-in basis to find out what organisations (of varying sizes, from across the country) are doing t… Read more
Framing Poverty (part of Challenge Poverty Week)
As part of Challenge Poverty Week this exciting session from the FrameWorks Institute's, Nicky Hawkins, will explore public attitudes towards poverty and strategies to shape public opinion to change hearts and minds. While this session will focus specifically on poverty, thes… 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