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Target Audience

 Trustees, Chairs, CEOs, and those responsible for governance in their Charity.

Outline

The Charities Governance Code explains the minimum standards you should meet to effectively manage and control your charity. This workshop will walk you through the requirements of the code including actions and evidence needed to demonstrate compliance. If your organisation has already started or completed the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charitable organisations, it will help you to use the evidence you already have to comply with the new Charities Governance Code.

Methodology

Delivered virtually via Zoom.

Target Audience

 Trustees, Chairs, CEOs, and those responsible for governance in their Charity.

Outline

The Charities Governance Code explains the minimum standards you should meet to effectively manage and control your charity. This workshop will walk you through the requirements of the code including actions and evidence needed to demonstrate compliance. If your organisation has already started or completed the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charitable organisations, it will help you to use the evidence you already have to comply with the new Charities Governance Code.

Methodology

Delivered virtually via Zoom.

Target Audience

 Trustees, Chairs, CEOs, and those responsible for governance in their Charity.

Outline

The Charities Governance Code explains the minimum standards you should meet to effectively manage and control your charity. This workshop will walk you through the requirements of the code including actions and evidence needed to demonstrate compliance. If your organisation has already started or completed the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charitable organisations, it will help you to use the evidence you already have to comply with the new Charities Governance Code.

Methodology

Delivered virtually via Zoom.

Target Audience

 Trustees, Chairs, CEOs, and those responsible for governance in their Charity.

Outline

The Charities Governance Code explains the minimum standards you should meet to effectively manage and control your charity. This workshop will walk you through the requirements of the code including actions and evidence needed to demonstrate compliance. If your organisation has already started or completed the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charitable organisations, it will help you to use the evidence you already have to comply with the new Charities Governance Code.

Methodology

Delivered virtually via Zoom.

Target Audience

Anyone needing to better understand the implications of the Companies Act 2014, Charities Act 2009 and Charities Amendment Act 2024 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 and Charities Amendment Act 2024, 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

You should be comfortable with the Excel basics and/or be using Excel regularly including formulas/functions/sort and filtering/charts.

Outline

The course will take place on Zoom over 4 sessions as per details below. Homework will be assigned between sessions. Resources and links will be stored on a platform called GiraffePad. Please note these will sessions will be recorded and shared with the attendees only. Full instructions and links will be given after registration.

Session One (90 minutes) 07 Oct starting at 3.15pm

  • Revision of basics: formulas/functions/fixing cells/lists

Session Two (90 minutes) 14 Oct starting at 3.15pm

  • Vlookup function: What it is, what you use it for, use in same workbook and with different workbooks.

Session Three (90 minutes) 21 Oct starting at 3.15pm

  • Introduction to Pivot Tables

Session Four (90 minutes) 28 Oct starting at 3.15pm

  • If functions & Introduction to Conditional Formatting
  • Final Q&A

Methodology

  • Delivered virtually via Zoom.
  • GiraffePad will be the platform used to hold the Zoom links/training materials.
  • Homework will be assigned between sessions.

Target Audience

Trustees, Chairs, CEOs, and those responsible for governance in their Charity.

Outline

The Charities Governance Code explains the minimum standards you should meet to effectively manage and control your charity. This workshop will walk you through the requirements of the code including actions and evidence needed to demonstrate compliance.

Methodology

Delivered virtually via Zoom.

Target Audience

  • Non-Profit Organisations: Executives, Marketing Teams, Social Media Managers
  • Freelancers: Those who work with Non-Profits
  • Students: Studying marketing or Non-Profit management
  • Consultants: Specialising in Non-Profit sector

Outline

  1. Introduction (10 minutes)
  2. Module 1: Understanding Social Media Landscape (20 minutes)
    • Popular Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok
    • Audience Demographics
    • Case Studies: Successful Non-Profit Social Media Campaigns
  3. Module 2: Setting Objectives and KPIs (20 minutes)
  4. Module 3: Content Strategy (30 minutes)
    • Types of Content: Educational, Inspirational, Call-to-Action
    • Content Calendar
    • Tools for Content Creation
  5. Module 4: Audience Engagement (20 minutes)
  6. Module 5: Analytics and Reporting (20 minutes
    • Tools for Analytics
    • Metrics to Track
    • Reporting and Insights
  7. Q&A and Wrap-up (20-30 minutes)

Methodology

Delivered virtually via Zoom.

Target Audience

People with little or no knowledge, or experience of using Microsoft Excel.

Outline

The course will take place on Zoom over 4 sessions as per details below. Homework will be assigned between sessions. Resources and links will be stored on a platform called GiraffePad. Full instructions and links will be given after registration. Please note, these sessions will be recorded and shared with attendees only. Details of dates and topics are below:

Session One (90 minutes) Wed 3 Sept starting at 3.15pm

  • Open A New Spreadsheet
  • Identify Data Types
  • Use Autofill
  • Enter Data / Text
  • Select Data / Text
  • Format Data / Text
  • Use Basic Formulae
  • Copy Formulae
  • Homework

Session Two (90 minutes) Wed 10 Sept starting at 3.15pm

  • Review of homework
  • Use Absolute Cell Reference
  • Use built in functions: Sum, Average, Max, Min, Count, CountA
  • Start on preparing lists
  • Add/Delete Rows/Columns
  • Sorting and Filtering
  • Homework

Session Three (90 minutes) Wed 17 Sept starting at 3.15pm

  • Review of homework
  • Continue Sorting and filtering
  • Printing
  • Introduction to chart
  • Homework

Session Four (90 minutes) Wed 24 Sept starting at 3.15pm

  • Review of homework
  • Worksheets-Housekeeping: Add, delete, rename, move/copy, hide
  • Worksheets – Formulas – adding up entries across sheets.
  • Final Q&A

Methodology

  • Delivered virtually via Zoom.
  • GiraffePad will be the platform used to hold the Zoom links/training materials/recordings.
  • Homework will be assigned between sessions.