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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
Accredited management and leadership
In 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: 21 January; module 2: 22 January; and follow up day: 18 … Read more
Intermediaries Network: January meeting
Please note this meeting is only open to members of the Intermediaries Network. This meeting of the Intermediaries Network will have a focus on engagement, where we will look at how we, as intermediaries, engage with our members and measure the impact of these connections.Additio… Read more
Deliver more value through Lean thinking
Does it feel like your team is always short of resources? Would you like to be able to fix some of the stuff that gets in the way of doing a good job? We are delighted to announce the introduction of the Deliver more Value through Lean thinking course in partnership with Jean Fer… 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
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