Guardian Live Q&A on how charities can plan for austerity

23 Aug 2011     Last updated: 20 Jun 2014

NICVA Chief Executive, Seamus McAleavey, is part of an expert panel discussing how charities can plan for austerity in a live question and answer session hosted by the Guardian Professional online. The discussion takes place from 1-3pm on Tuesday 23 Au

With funding cuts and increased pressure on services showing no signs of abating, charities need to develop effective survival strategies.

Join the expert panel convened by the Guardian Professional to discuss how your charity can develop an effective plan to survive the tough economic climate.

If you miss it on the day, you'll still be able to use the link to see the discussions that took place, as well as previous Live Q&A sessions on issues affecting the voluntary and community sector.

Background, from the Guardian site

In a new report, Deloitte identified key strategic areas for charities to focus on as they fight for survival against deepening economic austerity and increased demand on their services.

In this week's Q&A we will discuss how charities can change the way they do business to emerge much stronger. We will consider:

• How charities can best utilise their donor and volunteer base

• How to form effective strategic partnerships

• How to engage with donors and corporate partners

Leave your questions in the comments section on the site, and come back to join the discussion from 1pm to 3pm on Tuesday 23 August.

Expert panel

Rebecca Birkbeck - director, Deloitte

Seamus McAleavey - chief executive, Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action

Kate Stewart - director, Fair Share Trust

Alison Maclennan - head of charities, Stevens & Bolton LLP

Share your COVID-19 support service

Organisations providing support to people and communities can share their service information here

> Share your support

Not a NICVA member yet?

Save time, money and energy. Join NICVA and you’ll be connecting in to a strong network of local organisations focused on voluntary and community activity.

Join Us

NICVA now welcomes all small groups for free.