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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

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

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. Full instructions and links will be given after registration.

Session One (90 minutes) 04 Mar starting at 3.15pm

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

Session Two (90 minutes) 11 Mar 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) 18 Mar starting at 3.15pm

• Introduction to Pivot Tables

Session Four (90 minutes) 25 Mar 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

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

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

Board members, managers and all those with responsibility for the financial viability of their voluntary organisations.

Outline

Course material will include where to look for vital sources of funding, how to answer the critical questions that funders ask, how to develop a compelling story, an A to Z of digital and face to face fundraising techniques and with presentations focussed on sectors such wellbeing, social, community, health, enterprise, educational, arts environmental and other objectives.

Methodology

Delivered virtually via Zoom.

Target Audience

CEOs, senior managers or staff from non-profits/charities who’d like to learn how to improve their Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. Prior experience of using Microsoft PPT is essential.

Outline

1. Slide Theory – what to think about before opening PowerPoint
2. PowerPoint Fundamentals – time-saving tools to help you create professional slides
3. Present with Confidence – tools to help you feel in control when you deliver your presentation

Methodology

Delivered via Microsoft Teams. This session will be recorded and the recording will be circulated to participants on completion.

Target Audience

Designed for staff and volunteers who are responsible for online communication in their organisations.

Outline

1. Introduction to Social Media
2. Overview of Key Social Media Platforms
   • Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube & TikTok
3. Developing a Social Media Strategy
4. Content Creation and Storytelling
   • Content that resonates with your mission and audience
   • Visual elements, use of images, and videos
5. Community Engagement and Growth
6. Tools and Analytics
7. Case Studies and Best Practices
   • Practical Exercise
   • Groups to create a mini social media campaign plan
8. Presenting and feedback
9. Q&A and Conclusion

Methodology

Delivered via Zoom.

Target Audience

This course is aimed at Board members/staff of non-profits who need to develop or enhance their understanding of Risk Management.

Outline

This course will enable participants to develop a good understanding of Risk Management within an organisation and the tools which can be employed to minimise risk. It also shows how the roles of Boards is vital for effective risk management and how risk management makes for very effective Boards.

Topics covered include:

• Understand Risk
• Understand Risk Categories
• Understand Risk Management and Know Why It Is Important
• Understand What Makes a Good Risk Management System
• Drafting your own Risk Management Strategy

Target Audience

Company Secretaries or anyone thinking of becoming a Company Secretary.

Outline

Learn about the practical and legal responsibilities and liabilities of the Company Secretary of a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG).

Topics covered during this workshop include:

• The Companies Act 2014 – implications for new and existing CLG
• The governing instrument – company constitution
• Legal duties of a Company Secretary
• Administrative duties assigned by the Board to a Company Secretary
• Appointing a Company Secretary
• Administrative obligations of a company to the CRO
• Compiling documentation for board meetings and AGM
• Role of Company Secretary as a trusted Board advisor

Methodology

Delivered virtually via Zoom.