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Senior Leaders Taster Session - August
Want to apply for a place on the 2020 Digital Senior Leaders Programme? Sign up for this taster session and experience it! Come along to hear from some of this year's alumni and find out the real benefits of the course. Read more
SCVO Policy Forum: Awayday 2019
This session is open to members of the SCVO Policy Forum only. The Policy Forum is an SCVO initiative to strengthen the voice of the third sector in Scotland.The awayday will be an opportunity for the Forum to hear from a range of expert speakers on the future challenges and oppo… Read more
Be report writing ready
At the completion of this course, participants will be able to produce an effective and reader-friendly report, identify what to include and leave out of the report, use their time more productively to produce the report and have more confidence in their own role of reporter Read more
Comms and marketing made easy
We are delighted to offer this brand new course. 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; to confound and confuse but it doesn’t hav… 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
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
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: 16 September; module 2: 17 September;… 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
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
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