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.
Target Audience
Anyone wishing to pick up some productivity tips in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Prior knowledge of Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365 is essential.
Prerequisite
The training will be in the New version of Outlook, as the Classic version will have no support from April 2026.
Outline
In this course you will learn productivity tips from the following Microsoft programs:
Outlook
- Cleaning up your inbox
- Scheduling emails in advance
- Creating simple rules
- Using email templates
Word
- Working with styles
- Contents pages
- Cover pages
- Watermarks
Excel
- Cleaning data
- Separating text from within a cell
- Locking cells
- Displaying data visually
PowerPoint
- Using slides from another presentation
- Changing fonts throughout the entire presentation
- Working with images and shapes
- Using the presenter view
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams. This session will be recorded and the recording will be circulated to participants on completion.
Target Audience
New Board Members, Directors, Charity Trustees of non-profit organisations.
Outline
A comprehensive induction is an important first step in ensuring that new Board Members, Directors and Charity Trustees have the understanding needed to carry out their roles, responsibilities and obligations effectively. This workshop aims to form part of that induction process.
Below is an outline of the topics covered:
- Governance Overview
- Board Members’ Roles and Responsibilities
- The Chairperson
- Board Relationship with CEO/Staff
- Company Limited by Guarantee – Directors
- Charity – Charity Trustees
- What more to expect from a Board Induction
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Zoom.
Target Audience
Board Members, Chairpersons and CEOs of non-profit organisations.
Outline
• Roles and responsibilities – Board, CEO, Chair
• Governance vs. Management
• Division of responsibilities
• Communication between CEO and Chair (Board)
• HR sub-committee (CEO Selection, Review, Remuneration, Succession Planning)
• CEO role in relation to the Board
• CEO performance appraisals – how to conduct appropriately
• Board only sessions
• Code of conduct
• Board evaluation (its value and purpose)
• Board Dilemmas
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.
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
- Module 1: Understanding Social Media Landscape
- Popular Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok
- Audience Demographics
- Case Studies: Successful Non-Profit Social Media Campaigns
- Module 2: Setting Objectives and KPIs
- Module 3: Content Strategy
- Types of Content: Educational, Inspirational, Call-to-Action
- Content Calendar
- Tools for Content Creation
- Module 4: Audience Engagement
- Module 5: Analytics and Reporting
- Tools for Analytics
- Metrics to Track
- Reporting and Insights
- Q&A and Wrap-up
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Zoom.
Target Audience
Non-profit staff in operations, communications, fundraising, administration, and governance roles who need to understand the legal and ethical responsibilities that come with using AI in their work. Particularly relevant for anyone with responsibility for AI tool selection, data handling, safeguarding, communications sign-off, or organisational policy. Suitable for attendees who already use AI tools informally, and for those whose organisations are now being asked by funders, boards, or regulators to demonstrate they are using AI responsibly. No legal or technical background required.
Outline
1. Why This Matters for Non-Profits
- Why AI compliance and ethics have moved from “nice to have” to a governance issue
- Funder expectations and the shifting regulatory landscape
- Safeguarding obligations for organisations working with children or vulnerable adults
- The reputational stakes of getting AI wrong in a sector built on trust
- What “responsible AI use” actually means for a non-profit
2. The EU AI Act Explained
- Plain-English walkthrough of what the Act is and who it applies to
- The risk-based approach at the heart of the legislation
- The four risk categories — unacceptable, high, limited, and minimal
- Examples drawn from non-profit contexts: CV screening, chatbots on service websites, AI-generated campaign imagery, eligibility assessment tools
- Key enforcement dates already in force and what’s coming next
3. Ireland’s Enforcement Architecture
- The AI Office of Ireland (Oifig IS na hÉireann) and its coordinating role
- The 13+ sectoral regulators with enforcement responsibilities in their own domains
- Ireland’s graduated enforcement pathway — investigation, contravention notice, prohibition notice, adjudication, High Court confirmation
- The public sector fine cap of €1 million and what it means for charities delivering public services
- The Provider vs Deployer distinction and why most non-profits are deployers with real obligations under Article 26
4. Ethics in Practice
- Bias and fairness in AI outputs
- Transparency with service users and donors
- Consent and data protection when feeding information into AI tools
- Sensitivities specific to non-profit work: client data, case notes, beneficiary imagery, communications about vulnerable groups
- Worked examples of where organisations have got this wrong
- Key questions to ask before using AI in a given situation
5. Building an AI Policy for Your Organisation
- Mapping AI usage across the organisation
- Classifying risk and assigning responsibility
- Setting principles and planning oversight
- Embedding the policy through staff training, procurement checks, and an AI system register
- A clear policy framework attendees can adapt rather than a template to copy
6. Q&A and Next Steps
- Open questions
- Resources for staying current as the law evolves
- Signposting to further support
Methodology
Delivered via Zoom.
Target Audience
All board members and trustees who wish to be better equipped to ensure effective financial oversight of their organisation.
Outline
The board has responsibility for the financial oversight of the organisation and as such, individual board members need to be able to understand the financial statements presented to them. This course will seek to demystify the jargon surrounding financial statements to give you the skills and knowledge to be able to read and understand them, identify areas of concern within them and ask questions and follow through on those concerns to ensure you fulfil your oversight responsibilities.
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Zoom.