Each year, over 5,000 third sector leaders make use of Action Planning’s programme of national conferences, training and consultancy. This includes major events, run with ACEVO, CAF and CFDG, and a series of practical workshops, each typically for 20 people.
Next national conference
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'Funding the Future' at Central Hall Westminster on 14 March
Attended by 1,500 delegates last year, 'Funding the Future' features 40 top-level speakers including Government Ministers and chief executives of leading statutory, lottery and trust funders on their 2012 funding programmes. There is a morning plenary session followed by a choice of seven streams to help you meet funders interested in your field of work.
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Action Planning workshops on fundraising and strategic management
You can access information on each, including the latest workshop dates, through the links below. We can also deliver the workshops for you in-house, if you have several colleagues who might benefit (please email us if this might be of interest). The ten series of workshops are:
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Managing the Fundraising Function
This one-day workshop is designed principally for chief executives, finance directors and recently appointed fundraising directors who do not have a specialist background in fundraising. It is led by David Saint, the Chairman of Action Planning, who has helped many of Britain’s leading charities to generate more income from a wider range of sources.
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Places on: 15 February, 15 March (London) |
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Securing additional and repeat contracts from your current commissioners
Competition for public sector contracts is expected to intensify as statutory funding is constrained. This one-day course, developed by Derek Smith, examines how to negotiate from strength, ensure that services are delivered profitably and retain contracts by developing long term partnerships with commissioners. We also examine how to build your reputation as a deliverer of public services.
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Legacy Masterclass
This interactive and practical master class is designed to help all those charged with taking forward change in their organisations. It examines change resulting from a range of circumstances and explores how to be an effective change leader, someone who can align structure to deliver objectives, change organisational culture, sell a vision, understand reactions to change and manage resistance.
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Building Board Performance
This one day event is designed to enable the chairs and chief executives of ten organisations (ideally attending together) to build a highly effective board. It will examine how to find trustees with the right contacts, experience, skills and networks, focus the board on the key strategic issues facing your organisation and expedite your decision making process.
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Places on: 17 January, 24 February(all London) |
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Running successful projects in third sector organisations
Funders are increasingly demanding evidence of effective project management capabilities. This one-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to project management and practical tools to structure your work. It is presented by Stuart Kelly, who has successfully adapted private sector project management methodologies to the third sector.
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Places on: 20 March (London) |
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