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) Tues 13 May 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) Tues 20 May 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) Tues 27 May starting at 3.15pm
- Review of homework
- Continue Sorting and filtering
- Printing
- Introduction to chart
- Homework
Session Four (90 minutes) Tues 03 Jun 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.
Target Audience
Board Members, CEOs and Finance Managers of Charities.
Outline
SORP requirements for Charities and the responsibilities of the Board of Directors under the Charities Act.
The main areas covered will be:
- What are the responsibilities of the Board of Directors under the Charities Act
- What are SORP’s (Statements of Recommend Practice)
- What is the purpose of SORP
- Why are they necessary in charity financial reporting
- What are the requirements of SORP for Charities
- What is the connection between the Charities Act 2009 and SORP
- What are the key requirements of SORP FRS102 (latest SORP)
- How to lay out Financial Annual Accounts in SORP Format
- What is a Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) and how to construct it
- The rules on Income recognition under SORP
- The rules of allocation Overheads by Charity Activity
- What is happening in the Regulators office for implementing a SORP in Ireland
- Latest information on the consultation process
- What is an Activity Report which is required from all charities regardless of size.
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
- Introduction (10 minutes)
- 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
- Module 2: Setting Objectives and KPIs (20 minutes)
- Module 3: Content Strategy (30 minutes)
- Types of Content: Educational, Inspirational, Call-to-Action
- Content Calendar
- Tools for Content Creation
- Module 4: Audience Engagement (20 minutes)
- Module 5: Analytics and Reporting (20 minutes
- Tools for Analytics
- Metrics to Track
- Reporting and Insights
- Q&A and Wrap-up (20-30 minutes)
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Zoom.
Target Audience
This online course is for management, staff and volunteers who are responsible for communications in their non-profit organisation.
Outline
- Introduction
- Part 1: Understanding Public Relations
- What is Public Relations?
- Differences Between Public Relations and Marketing
- Why Use a Public Relations Agency?
- Part 2: Media Landscape Today
- Are Newspapers Still Relevant Today?
- Different Types of Media Outlets
- Part 3: Crafting Your PR Strategy
- Planning a Public Relations Calendar
- What Makes a Good Story?
- Part 4: Crisis PR Introduction
- Introduction to Crisis PR
- Best Practices in Crisis PR
- Interactive Session
- Q&A and Wrap-up
- Closing Remarks
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Zoom.
Target Audience
- Non-profit organisation staff and volunteers
- Non-profit leaders and managers
- Communications and marketing teams
- IT and operations staff in non-profits
Outline
- Introduction to WordPress for Non-Profits
- Benefits of using WordPress (cost-effective, customisable, scalable)
- WordPress Basics: Creating and Managing Content
- Essential Plugins for Non-Profits
- Customising Your WordPress Site for Impact
- Enhancing User Engagement with Key Features
- Integrating contact forms (e.g., WPForms, Contact Form 7)
- Embedding social media feeds and donation buttons
- Adding newsletter subscription forms (e.g., Mailchimp integration)
- Security and Backup Strategies
- Importance of securing a non-profit website
- SEO and Analytics for Non-Profit Success
- Understanding basic SEO principles for visibility
- Case Studies and Best Practices
- Q&A and Hands-On Workshop
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Zoom.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), is well established in the investment and corporate worlds and it is now on the rise in the charity sector too.
It is likely that all registered companies with above 250 employees will have to report on their ESG in their financial accounts at year end into the CRO. Larger organisations will have to start reporting in 2026 unless they apply for an exemption.
This training course will give charities, their staff, and advisers an understanding of why ESG is important for charities, including what falls within ESG in a charity context, and the practical steps charities can take to begin thinking about, assessing, and reporting on their ESG activity.
Target Audience
All board members of non-profit organisations who would like to gain an understanding of what is ESG and the impact of the new Irish and European ESG reporting regulations, which came into force on a phased basis in Ireland in July 2024, will have on their business strategy and business dealings with their funders and key stakeholders in the future.
Outline
- Learn about what is the ESG Framework and why it is such a hot topic.
- What impact the ESG framework will have on Charities and Non-Profits
- An introduction to EU Green Deal, SFRD, and CSRD and what it will mean for charities and non-profit organisations
- Learn about how to begin preparing your organisation for reporting on your environmental, social and governance in the future.
- The Role of The UN Sustainable Development Goals plays in ESG
- The advantages and benefits of preparing your organisation for reporting on ESG.
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Zoom.
Target Audience
Designed for all staff and volunteers working within non-profit organisations.
Outline
1. Introduction to AI in Non-Profits
- Overview of AI and its relevance to non-profits
- Benefits and ethical considerations
2. Understanding Chat GPT
- What is Chat GPT?
- Definition and capabilities
- Use cases in non-profits
- Practical Demonstrations
- Live example of ChatGPT in action
3. Writing Effective Prompts
- Basics of prompt writing
- Structure and clarity
- Examples of good and bad prompts
- Techniques to enhance prompt effectiveness
- Use of context and specificity
4. Refining ChatGPT Outputs
- Iterative refinement techniques
- Analysing initial outputs
- Tweaking prompts for better results
5. Custom GPTs
- Introduction to Custom GPTs
- Definition and potential
- Creating and managing Custom GPTs
- Use cases for non-profits
- Tailoring AI to specific organisational needs
6. AI in Speeding Up Internal Processes
- Streamlining communication
- Email and report generation
- Data analysis and insights
- AI-powered data processing
- Enhancing customer service
- Automated response systems
7. AI-Generated Imagery
- Introduction to AI-generated imagery
- What it is and how it works
- Tools and platforms
- Overview of popular tools
- Practical guide to generating images
- Step-by-step process
- Ethical use of AI imagery
- Recognising and appropriately using AI-generated content
8. AI Video Editing Tools
- Overview of AI video editing tools
- Introduction to Descript and other tools
- Enhancing video production
- Features and benefits for non-profits
- Practical demonstrations
- Editing a sample video with Descript
- Best practices for professional video output
- Tips and tricks for polished videos
9. Case Studies and Best Practices
- Real-world examples
- Success stories from non-profits with AI
- Lessons learned and pitfalls to avoid
10. Q&A and Hands-On Workshop
Methodology
Delivered via Zoom.
Target Audience
For Approved Housing Bodies categorised as ‘Micro’ (less than 20 dwellings), ‘Small’ (between 20 and 100 dwellings) as well as those registered as Care and Support AHBs.
Outline
The Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority (AHBRA) is an independent authority, established in February 2021. The organisation is tasked with the regulation of Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) for the purposes of protecting housing assets provided or managed by such bodies. Section 37(8) of the Housing (Regulation of Approved Housing Bodies) Act 2019 requires all AHBs to comply with the Standards. The AHBRA establish a set of outcomes that AHBs are required to achieve to demonstrate the protection of housing assets provided or managed by AHBs.
Compliance with the Standards is a statutory requirement and clearly this presents many challenges for AHBs at the smaller end of the scale, particularly from a human and financial resource perspective.
The primary objective of the training programme is to provide AHBs categorised as ‘Micro’ (less than 20 dwellings) and ‘Small’ (between 20 and 100 dwellings with a clear understanding of the Standards for AHBs, enabling them to effectively implement and maintain compliance.
The training content supports:
- develop an increased awareness of the Standards for AHBs and what it means for them;
- enhance operational efficiency and help understand to a greater extent how compliance can be demonstrated; and
- undertake gap analysis to identify weaknesses or non-compliance with the Standards.
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Zoom.
Target Audience
This course will be beneficial for chairs of boards, CEOs, senior managers leading executive teams, officers engaging in community outreach, education/training workers, and staff leading meetings.
Outline
In this workshop you will be introduced to tools and techniques for effective online facilitation. You will have a chance to think about what is working in your own facilitated sessions, and what can be improved. The workshop includes: tips on how to set up your workspace, making use of lighting, and effective use of icebreakers and interactive collaborative tools, so that you can come away with fresh ideas to bring your events alive.
Methodology
Delivered online via Zoom.
Target Audience
Anyone involved in advocacy or looking to influence policy or legislation in an area of work relevant to their non-profit organisation.
Outline
Ever wondered how can our organisation secure a legislative or policy win? This workshop has been developed to share an insider-outsider perspective on how to succeed in influencing policy or legislative change for your organisation. The workshop will inform and provide a practical roadmap.
Overview of workshop
Part 1: Understanding – knowledge building
- The Oireachtas
- The legislative calendar and process
- Seanad Commencement Matters and Dáil Topical Issues
- Parliamentary Questions
- Tips on how to inform and influence TDs and Senators
Part 2: Influencing – how to effect change
- Defining your issue and policy/legislative solution
- Setting goals and objectives
- Identify the target audience and who to influence
- Stakeholder mapping and building partnerships/alliances
- Creating effective communications
Ending: Questions and Answers – draw on Jillian’s expertise for your organisations’ campaign.
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Zoom.