Sandra Bailie

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Title	Type	Summary
Promoting best practice in fundraising	Article	NICVA encourages organisations to follow the Code of Fundraising Practice. This article provides information about The Code and The Fundraising Regulator.	Published
Resources from Fundraising training series May-June 2023	Resource	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.	Published
Absence Management - Online	Event	This three hour online session is for those who manage staff, HR managers and board members. It will give an overview of best practice in absence management and practical advice on how to improve.	Draft
Essential HR for Trustees - online (registration closed)	Event	This two-hour online session is for Trustees with responsibility for staff. It is delivered by NICVA's HR associate (previously HR manager), Alex Hastings.	Draft
Free cyber security support and accreditation for small charities - apply by end of January 2024	Article	The National Cyber Security Centre is offering a fully funded scheme to help organisations in the voluntary and community sector to get Cyber Essentials Plus certification.	Draft
Cost of living: How we have been supporting our sector	Article	Since March 2023, NICVA delivered a series of interventions, funded by The Department for Communities, in response to the cost of living challenges experienced by organisations across the sector.	Published
NICVA and The Wheel launch the IFI Transforming Local Leadership Programme	Article	On 15 June NICVA and The Wheel launched the new International Fund for Ireland (IFI) pilot programme - Transforming Local Leadership, with two information sessions for all IFI funded organisations.	Published
NICVA celebrates learners' achievements	Article	On 21 April graduates from Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) and Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) gathered in NICVA to celebrate their achievements.	Published
Advice for those experiencing cyber attacks	Resource	This resource provides advice on how to improve your cyber security and links to information on how to deal with cyber attacks.	Published
Get some green therapy for Mental Health Awareness Week	Article	Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week, we spoke to new NICVA member Positive Steps Outdoors, to hear more about what they do and how we all can get involved.	Published
Regional Cost of Living events	Article	We are holding five regional Cost of Living workshops in partnership with local networks in April and May.	Published
NICVA Wellbeing Group: Promoting a Healthier and Happier Workplace	Article	Over the last three months the NICVA Wellbeing group has been busy providing opportunities for staff to focus on their wellbeing and learn how to improve their mental and physical health.	Published
Support for Cost of Living Squeeze	Article	NICVA is offering support to organisations facing the Cost of Living squeeze - Bursaries for a ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management and free one-year subscription to GrantTracker.	Draft
Accredited training with NICVA	Article	In response to the continued need for accredited training for staff, volunteers and board members in our sector, NICVA provides a range of recognised qualifications. Designed for our sector while meeting accreditation requirements.	Draft
Impact of ILM Level 4 Award in Leadership and Management	Article	NICVA delivers ILM qualifications at levels 3, 4, 5 and 7 to the Voluntary and Community Sector in NI for first line, middle and senior managers. We go back to learners several months later to find out the impact of their learning.	Published
Guest Blog: The National Lottery Community Fund - remember to consider your environmental impact when applying for funding	Article	Mark Creaney, from The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF), talks about how the largest community funder across the UK is supporting communities who are seeking to minimise their impact on the environment.	Published
Impact of ILM Level 5 Diploma	Article	Since September 2020 83 people have participated in our ILM L5 Diploma in Leadership and Management. It is encouraging to go back to our learners six months after they complete and find out what has changed.	Published
Highlights from 2022 from Organisational Development Team	Article	The Organisational Development Team has enjoyed serving our members and working with the wider sector in 2022. From the day to day information, advice, support and training to special initiatives we have adapted and developed to meet your needs.	Published
Strategies for positive mental health in the workplace - resources and recording	Resource	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.	Published
HR training series Autumn 2023	Article	Our people are our greatest asset so it is important that they are developed, supported and managed well. This Human Resource (HR) series is for anyone who manages staff and board members in the voluntary and community sector.	Draft
Work Well Live Well in NICVA	Article	Last year NICVA partnered with NI Chest Heart and Stroke (NICHS) and The Public Health Agency (PHA) to be part of the Work Well Live Well Programme. This short article tells of our journey and some of the ideas we have for next year.	Published
Fully Funded Scheme for Cyber Essentials Certification for charities	Article	The National Cyber Security Centre is offering a fully funded scheme to help organisations in the Voluntary and Community Sector get Cyber Essentials Plus certification. This is delivered in NI by Vertical Structure.	Draft
Supporting wellbeing and mental health at work	Article	Mental health issues can affect one in four people at some point in their lives and have a significant impact on employee wellbeing.	Published
Supporting our sector through the cost-of-living crisis	Article	In the midst of the cost-of-living crisis our communities need our sector more than ever before. However, voluntary and community organisations are facing unprecedented challenges. This article outlines the support that NICVA provides.	Published
Transformational Leadership Programme Participant Story- Ciana Bradley West Belfast	Article	Ciana Bradley from West Belfast Partnership Board participated in the West Belfast TLP course in June 2022. The participants were from the Springfield Road interface area.	Published
TLP Participant Story: Anna Devlin South Belfast	Article	Anna Delvin from South Belfast Sure Start, participated in The Transformative Leadership Programme (TLP) in South Belfast from April to June 2022.	Published
Transform for Change final event celebrates impact	Article	The Transformative Leadership Programme (TLP) has been running for over two and a half years in Belfast. It was part of the Transform for Change programme delivered by Belfast City Council and funded by Peace IV.	Published
Members' Survey 2022 responses	Article	The members’ survey was disseminated in May 2022 to heads of member organisations, with a response rate of 12%. Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond, we really appreciate it.	Published
Training for Autumn 2022	Article	We have a wide range of training planned for our Autumn term in NICVA, from accredited training to webinars on topics such as: Leadership, Coaching, Governance, Training and Human Resources.	Draft
TLP Participant Story: Sam Robb North Belfast 10 Spring 2022	Article	Sam from Belfast Exposed participated in our North Belfast 10 course in Spring 2022.	Published
Last chance to take part in TLP	Article	The Transformative Leadership Programme (TLP) funded by Peace IV through Belfast City Council has been running since Autumn 2019 and ends in June 2022.	Draft
TLP Participant Story: David Simpson West Spring 2022	Article	David Simpson, from Colin Neighbourhood Partnership, participated in the TLP delivered by West Belfast Partnership Board January-April 2022. The participants were from the Colin/Dunmurry interface area.	Published
TLP Participant Story: Esther Ogunleye North Belfast 11 Spring 2022	Article	Esther From Swift Hearers in Belfast participated in our North Belfast 11 course in Spring 2022.	Published
Tapping into the potential of QUB students and graduates	Article	Would you like to attract students and graduates to your organisation? This article outlines some ways that you can involve undergraduates and graduates from Queen's University Belfast(QUB) as interns, student placements or members staff.	Published
The Fundraising Regulator Strategy Consultation	Article	An invitation to respond to the consultation on the FR strategy and a reminder about information and guidance available on their website.	Draft
Remarkable Partnerships Blog	Article	This guest blog features Remarkable Partnerships which is a consultancy helping charities create major, long-term corporate partnerships.	Draft
Learners' impact stories - coaching and mentoring	Article	NICVA  has been delivering ILM level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring for many years and has trained hundreds of coaches and mentors in that time. In this article we hear from those who have completed their qualification.	Draft
New communication training series 2022	Article	NICVA has launched its new communication training series March - September 2022. Working in partnership with Bespoke Communications and Roger Gowdy we are offering 5 courses for staff, volunteers and board members.	Draft
Responding to the crisis in Ukraine	Article	We all have been horrified by what is happening in Ukraine and naturally want to help. Charities are active in Ukraine and surrounding countries supporting refugees and worldwide lobbying and raising funds.	Published
#DigitalFundraising series 2021 resources and webinar recordings	Article	In December 2021 NICVA hosted the #Digitalfundraising series, consisting of 6 webinars. This article provides the webinar recordings and resources as well as other resources linked to the topic of digital fundraising.	Published
Online donations financial best practice - resources and recording	Resource	As part of the #DigitalFundraising series, Tony Clarke delivered a session on financial best practice with online donations. This resource summarises the key points and includes the recording of the webinar.	Published
Cashless Giving with the Fundraising Regulator - summary and recording	Resource	As part of the #DigitalFundraising Webinar Series, Paul Winyard, Chartered Institute of Fundraising and Joanne McDowell, Fundraising Regulator, discussed key factors, best practice, and legislation to bear in mind for digital fundraising.	Published
Building Digital Capacity in fundraising - key points	Resource	On 6 December 2021 we hosted a discussion with Kevin McCaughan, a freelance fundraiser, on building digital capacity in fundraising as part of the #digitalfundraising series.	Published
FREE Training and learning for 2022	Article	As we approach a new year we may be thinking about new opportunities and the skills we need. There are lots of ways to learn especially now with so many online options.	Draft
FREE Training and learning for 2022	Article	As we approach a new year we may be thinking about new opportunities and the skills we need. There are lots of ways to learn especially now with so many online options.	Draft
#DigitalFundraising Webinar Series 2021 Report	Article	Thank you to all of our members who attended our #DigitalFundraising webinars last week. We ran 6 webinars throughout the week with 87 of our members attending. It was great to see a lot of people come along to all or multiple sessions.	Draft
What's on offer for NICVA members	Article	NICVA is a membership organisation, we exist to serve our members. This article gives an overview of what's on offer for our members.	Draft
Taking training to a new level	Article	Jim Bailie from East Belfast Community Development Association (EBCDA) tells us about the impact of the TQUK Level 3 Award in Training and Education.	Draft
Individual Giving recording	Resource	On 16 September 2021 Pebblebeach delivered a webinar on Individual Giving. Below is a recording of this webinar in case you missed attending.	Published
Five years of effective fundraising regulation: FR Blog	Article	As The Fundraising Regulator approaches its fifth anniversary, Gerard Oppenheim reflects on its impact on Northern Ireland in this latest FR blog.	Published