Through group and individual exercises this one day course will cover:
- benefits of monitoring and evaluating;
- key stages of measuring impact and value;
- what is impact and what is value?;
- the current measurement of your project for funders;
- what data can you collect to demonstrate impact and value to funders?;
- top tips for putting together a basic impact and value evaluation report for your funders.
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 issues.
Using group and individual tasks participants will learn about:
- being responsible for people and their work: hopes and fears;
- managing people, teams and group;
- managing change;
- identifying challenges and learning goals;
- supervision and appraisal;
- putting theory into practice: case study.
What do fundraisers really do anyway? Pam knows, with nearly 25 years of experience working in fundraising, she will
tell you all about the activities and related resources that make up ‘fundraising’. She will reveal the
mysteries behind where the money is: who has it, how much do they have and how much does it cost to raise
it.
Understanding organisational funding needs and how to target the right source for these is vital to any funding
application you might make, as is knowing what funders need – you will examine funders expectations and why
they may be suitable (or not) to your organisation!
Every sector has it’s own jargon and buzzwords, and funders are no different so you will begin to speak the funders
language by looking at current jargon and how to communicate with a range of funding sources.
After a tasty lunch and time to chat with fellow participants, you will begin to put all you have learnt into
practise…there are as many different formats and styles for writing proposals and requests for support as
there are applicants and so you must be able to identify the most appropriate for each application you
make.
As every good Scout will tell you their motto is “be prepared”, indeed in funding it is essential that you be
prepared. Pam will guide you through strategy, planning and time lines, and how to create realistic
fundraising plans for the short and medium term.
Taking care of donors after the cheque is in the bank plays as important a part of funding as the application does,
it is more than just a thank you! You will explore the complexities of stewardship and the art of
cultivation.
Funding is not a quick progress, it takes time, effort and a lot of leg work especially when it comes to research –
Pam will take you through the role of research and how important it is in successful funding applications,
it is beyond looking in the directories.
Who are you approaching for support and why? If your application doesn’t fit don’t force it into a funder’s
guidelines – you will explore how to make the best match between the work you want to fund and the most
appropriate funder.
How many funders is one too many? With over two decades of fundraising experience Pam knows why you should pursue
different sources of support and how to avoid seeking funding every three years…and she’ll let you in on
it!
It’s not OK to have your application stand out from the crowd… it’s A-OK! Sing your own praises when writing
proposals, which include organisational case statements that can be modified to suit different funding
applications – it’s a skill and Pam will show you how!
It’s important to make the most of what you’ve got – you will look at how to engage your management committee,
volunteers and other staff in supporting your efforts and making your fundraising more effective!
What comes first, the funder or match funding? Partnerships and joint applications are key to third sector
fundraising, so you will examine how to make them work in your favour.
You know funding is not a quick progress, it takes time, effort and a lot of leg work especially when it comes to
research – Pam will take you through the role of research and how important it is in successful funding
applications… it is beyond looking in the directories.
Taking care of donors after the cheque is in the bank plays as important a part of funding as the application does,
it is more than just a thank you! You will explore the complexities of stewardship and the art of
cultivation.
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 issues.
Using group and individual tasks participants will learn about:
- being responsible for people and their work: hopes and fears;
- managing people, teams and group;
- managing change;
- identifying challenges and learning goals;
- supervision and appraisal;
- putting theory into practice: case study.
Participants will be able to:
- identifying the elements of an effective report;
- plan a report;
- develop the structure;
- decide on the content;
- identify the audience and use appropriate language;
- understand appendices and references;
- overcome ‘writer’s block’.
This course will help you to understand the components of project stages and lifecycles. It will provide an understanding of project methodologies and their application, teaching you how to develop a project plan, identify/mitigate risks and construct a strategy for monitoring/review. You will leave with an understanding of the following areas and the tools required to:
- define the stages of a project and develop an understanding of a project lifecycle from conception to commissioning/hand over. Using this knowledge, assess where projects fit into operational activities.
- develop the ability to use various approaches and tools to manage a project and understand how to use these to form a business case and engage sponsors. This will include how to create an effective management environment/culture to support projects and identification of effective communication methods for each shareholder.
- design a project plan to achieve a specified objective. This will include financial components such as risk appraisal for effective project design and control as well as a monitoring and review strategy for a project that assesses impact and achievement.
The overall objective is for you to both gain Lean skills you can share in your organisation, and, to deliver an improvement. The intended outcome of day one is a clear understanding of Lean problem-solving basics. Day two builds on day one where you'll develop a deeper understanding of process flow and how to improve processes.
After the two-day course you will have enough knowledge to go back to your organisation and start applying your learning. The follow-on coaching ensures that learning is embedded through a deeper understanding of Lean in practice. Through coaching, you will be better able to overcome the natural barriers you hit in your organisation and hence to deliver a measurable benefit.
This course will help you to understand the components of project stages and lifecycles. It will provide an understanding of project methodologies and their application, teaching you how to develop a project plan, identify/mitigate risks and construct a strategy for monitoring/review. You will leave with an understanding of the following areas and the tools required to:
- define the stages of a project and develop an understanding of a project lifecycle from conception to commissioning/hand over. Using this knowledge, assess where projects fit into operational activities.
- develop the ability to use various approaches and tools to manage a project and understand how to use these to form a business case and engage sponsors. This will include how to create an effective management environment/culture to support projects and identification of effective communication methods for each shareholder.
- design a project plan to achieve a specified objective. This will include financial components such as risk appraisal for effective project design and control as well as a monitoring and review strategy for a project that assesses impact and achievement.
Participants will work towards a Level 5 certificate in Management and Leadership through CMI accredited training (Equivalent to SCQF Level 8). The training provides the next step for managers looking to develop their skills and gain professional recognition to aid future career development. The course covers information based decision making and managing team performance giving managers a rounded skills set and providing a foundation to work towards the diploma and Chartered Manager status.