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Governance Dilemma Newsletter

28 Apr 2025

In each edition of the Governance Dilemma newsletter, we will look at a real-life challenge that a Board has faced and consider a range of responses. This was known formerly known as Trustees’ Quandary and changed to Governance Dilemma in March 2023. If you would like to join the mailing list, sign up here. Read…

Office Accommodation Available in Coleraine House at Carmichael

24 Feb 2025

Office Accommodation Available in Carmichael  A bright and spacious office has become available in Coleraine House in Dublin 7. The building is part of the Carmichael community and a 2 minute walk to Carmichael Centre. Contact derek@carmichaelireland.ie if you would be interested in arranging a viewing or have any questions. Across our two buildings on North Brunswick…

Target Audience

Individuals or organisations interested/involved in setting up and running a small non-profit organisation, or supporting others doing the same.

Outline

This online course will be delivered over 2 weekly Zoom sessions as per the details below. For privacy reasons, these sessions will not be recorded, so please make sure to attend both sessions if possible.

Module 1: (Tues 30 June, 10am – 1pm)

Establishment of a Group

  • Setting up a community group
  • Deciding on the Legal Structure
  • Writing Your Constitution
  • Recruiting Volunteers

Running of the Group

  • Committee Roles
  • Running a Meeting
  • Agendas/Minutes

Module 2: (Tues 7 July, 10am – 1pm)

Making Decisions

  • Conflict of Interest
  • Code of Conduct
  • Communication with members of group

Legal Duties

  • Regulatory Responsibilities
  • Charity/Tax & Bank Accounts
  • Succession Planning

Methodology

Delivered virtually via Zoom.

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Target Audience

Prior experience of using Microsoft PowerPoint is essential.

Outline

You will learn how to create advanced content that will include:

  • advanced photo editing tips
  • how to insert and edit video and sound content
  • how to animate content
  • how to add slide transitions and how they can be used with your content
  • an overview of the ‘presenter view’ and how to use this function when presenting
  • How to make your presentation interactive with a Live demonstration of Poll Everywhere

Methodology

Delivered virtually via Zoom.

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Target Audience

Prior experience of using Microsoft PowerPoint is essential.

Outline

You will learn how to create advanced content that will include:

  • advanced photo editing tips
  • how to insert and edit video and sound content
  • how to animate content
  • how to add slide transitions and how they can be used with your content
  • an overview of the ‘presenter view’ and how to use this function when presenting
  • How to make your presentation interactive with a Live demonstration of Poll Everywhere

Methodology

Delivered virtually via Zoom.

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