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How an outcomes-based approach can work for your organisation

By NICVA 22 Sep 2023 Leeann Kelly

Have you ever wondered how an outcomes-based approach can benefit your organisation? Let's explore it together!

The cost of living crisis and the impact on NI charities

By NICVA 31 Jul 2023 Shauna O'Neill

With more and more people struggling through the Cost of Living Crisis, and a NI voluntary and community sector still under severe pressure due to Covid, charities themselves are struggling to survive.

Accessing Employer Support and HR Resources

By NICVA 31 Jul 2023 Alex Hastings

This article aims to signpost organisations in the VCSE (voluntary, community and social enterprise) sector to practical and often free sources of support for human resources and employment matters.

Resources from Fundraising training series May-June 2023

By NICVA 27 Jun 2023 Sandra Bailie

This provides an overview of the fundraising series and links to six resources that were developed from the training sessions. To help share and disseminate the knowledge learnt.

Menopause Policy

By NICVA 26 Jun 2023 Alex Hastings

This article outlines NICVA's Menopause Policy.

Meet the Funder: Benefact Trust

By NICVA 21 Jun 2023 Jocelyn Horton

Andrew Bass, Senior Grants Officer the Benefact Trust gives an overview of the Trust and its funding programmes aimed at empowering churches and Christian charities across the UK and Ireland

Introduction to Social Enterprises

By NICVA 5 Jun 2023 Jocelyn Horton

In this resource Stephen McGarry from Work West Enterprise Agency provides an introduction to social enterprises and explores models of income generation to ensure long-term sustainability.

The Pilgrim Trust and their Young Women’s Mental Health programme

By NICVA 5 Jun 2023 Jocelyn Horton

Sonja Forbes, Grant Manager at Pilgrim Trust, gives an overview of their Trust and their Young Women’s Mental Health programme.

Developing Corporate Partnerships

By NICVA 30 May 2023 Jocelyn Horton

Denise Cranston, Head of Partnerships Practice at 2into3 and Louise Heatley, Head of Alice Public Relations NI give an overview of Developing Corporate Partnerships and the Importance of Communications.

Building Support from Donors and Volunteer Fundraisers

By NICVA 23 May 2023 Jocelyn Horton

Glenn Oakes, Caboodle Fundraising, facilitated the Building Support from Donors and Volunteer Fundraisers training, as part of the Cost of Fundraising series, supported by the Department for Communities.

Developing a Fundraising Strategy

By NICVA 23 May 2023 Jocelyn Horton

Glenn Oakes, Caboodle Fundraising, facilitated a training session on Developing a Fundraising Strategy as part of the Cost of Fundraising series, supported by the Department for Communities.

Advice for those experiencing cyber attacks

By NICVA 19 Apr 2023 Sandra Bailie

This resource provides advice on how to improve your cyber security and links to information on how to deal with cyber attacks.

NICVA's Journey to Net Zero and Environmental Sustainability

By NICVA 19 Dec 2022 Geoff Nuttall

This presentation describes the exciting journey which NICVA has undertaken towards environmental sustainability and Net Zero carbon emissions between summer 2019 and Christmas 2022

Strategies for positive mental health in the workplace - resources and recording

By NICVA 12 Dec 2022 Sandra Bailie

This resource is a summary of the strategies and advice shared on the Strategies for positive mental health webinar on 8 December 2022 and includes a recording of the webinar. The panel had representatives from Inspire, ASCERT, AWARE and CRUSE NI.

The independent examination of charity accounts - what is it and what to look for in an Independent Examiner

By NICVA 8 Nov 2022 Denise Copeland

Charity trustees have a responsibility to ensure that the Independent Examiner they appoint has the required skills and experience to carry out an independent examination of their charity.

The role of the treasurer and preparing an annual budget

By NICVA 8 Nov 2022 Denise Copeland

This tutorial video will help you to understand the key duties of the treasurer and their role on the board. It also outlines how to prepare an annual budget.

Making a Sustainable Difference in your Organisation

By NICVA 25 Oct 2022 Jocelyn Horton

The environment affects all aspects of our lives and there are numerous benefits for organisations to address environmental issues such as improved finances and greater appeal for employees, supporters and funders.

Guest Blog: Workplace Wellbeing – Is it another thing to add to the list?

By NICVA 8 Sep 2022 Susan Glass

Catherine Murnin from The Wellbeing Pathway outlines the importance of wellbeing in the workplace, why we should be talking about it, some of the barriers and enablers, and the actions organisations can take.

Give A Little Webinar

By NICVA 27 May 2022 Jocelyn Horton

Vicky Hewlett, Senior Marketing & Communications Manager and Eduardo Skinner, Product Manager at Give A Little hosted a free webinar, giving an overview of their point-of-donation platform which aims to help charities embrace cashless giving.

Cyber Security Guide - Managing

By NICVA 20 Apr 2022

Like any security process, cybersecurity will need to be maintained. This section will provide some straightforward guidance to help with that, including how to get insurance and how to make sure your board has proper oversight.

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