Target Audience
Anyone involved in preparing and approving budgets and managing an organisation’s resources.
Prerequisites
Participants should be comfortable with Microsoft Excel basics. Laptops will be provided by Carmichael for the training session.
Outline
Community, Voluntary and Charitable Organisations have a responsibility to manage their money and other resources properly. Budgeting is an essential management tool that helps such organisations manage resources effectively. This workshop is for anyone involved in the process of budgeting and managing an organisation’s resources. The workshop will include practical examples and short exercises using MS Excel. To ensure the training is as interactive and participatory as possible, we limit the number of participants to 10. Laptops will be provided.
The main areas covered will be:
- What a budget is and the typical content
- The budgeting process and how it fits into the charity’s annual and strategic planning processes
- Benefits (and potential downsides) of budgeting
- Tips for preparing a budget
- Measuring actual outcomes against budgets
- Importance of review and update
- The workshop will encourage participants to relate the principles to their own charity.
Methodology
In-person training, in Carmichael Centre, Dublin 7.
Target Audience
Anyone needing to better understand the implications of the Companies Act 2014 & Charities Act 2009 for organisations in the not-for-profit sector.
Outline
This online workshop explores how the Companies Act 2014 impacts on Charities and Not-for Profit Companies that are Limited by Guarantee, the requirements of the Charities Act 2009, the role of members, the duties and responsibilities of Directors and Other Officers and the preparation of Financial Statements under Companies Act 2014.
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Zoom.
Target Audience
Designed for staff and volunteers who are responsible for online communication in their organisations.
Outline
- Introduction to Social Media (15 mins)
- Overview of Key Social Media Platforms (30 mins)
- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube & TikTok
- Developing a Social Media Strategy (30 mins)
- Content Creation and Storytelling (20 mins)
- Content that resonates with your mission and audience
- Visual elements, use of images, and videos
- Community Engagement and Growth (20 mins)
- Tools and Analytics (20 mins)
- Case Studies and Best Practices (25 mins)
- Practical Exercise (15 mins)
- Groups to create a mini social media campaign plan (10 mins)
- Presenting and feedback (5 mins)
- Q&A and Conclusion (15 mins)
Methodology
Delivered via Zoom.
Target Audience
Staff Members of charities and not-for-profits.
Outline
This interactive workshop will provide the participant with an easy-to-understand background on the GDPR as well as a way to identify data breaches and looking at measures on how to appropriately protect personal data, whether it’s on paper or held electronically.
1. Introduction:
• What is data protection and why is it important?
• What is the GDPR and how does it apply to charities and not-for-profits?
• The key principles of the GDPR.
• The benefits of GDPR compliance.
2. Data subject rights
3. Data breaches:
• What is a data breach?
• How to respond to one.
• Some examples of real-world data breaches.
4. Measures to protect personal data
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Google Meet. A copy of the slides will be provided as well as a link to download more detailed guidance on data protection.
Target Audience
Managers and Board Members responsible for Data Protection.
Outline
This interactive workshop will provide the participant with an easy-to-understand background on the GDPR as well as giving a clear grasp of their organisation’s obligations under the legislation.
1. Introduction:
• What is data protection and why is it important?
• What is the GDPR and how does it apply to charities and not-for-profits?
• The key principles of the GDPR.
• The benefits of GDPR compliance.
2. Data subject rights
3. Data protection obligations for charities and not-for-profits:
• Lawful basis for processing personal data.
• Data protection by design and by default.
• Data security.
• Data breach reporting.
• International transfers of personal data.
• Required policies, procedures and records.
4. The Data Protection Commission (DPC):
• What is their role?
• What actions can they take?
• What proceedings have they taken?
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Google Meet. A copy of the slides will be provided as well as a link to download more detailed guidance on data protection.
Target Audience
Are you a Board member of a voluntary or community group? Are you unsure of what is expected of you? Do you want to ensure your organisation is governed in accordance with good practice?
Outline
This session will demystify Board members’ roles and responsibilities and give you tools to enhance your contribution and the effectiveness of your Board. It outlines the purpose of the board as a whole in relation to governance and management. We then examine the specific roles of individual board members and in particular, their legal responsibilities and duties under the Charities Act (2009) and the Companies Act (2014). The workshop will finish with a discussion on typical problems arising within boards and some practical solutions to deal with them.
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Zoom.