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Training workshops
General information
We offer a series of one-day training workshops to support community groups.
All workshops offer an introduction to the topic and provide 'how to' information
such as helpful hints, examples and templates.
The information provided is aimed to assist participants to develop practical
skills and knowledge on key topics that support the effective running of a community
group.
Topics include:
- business planning
- organisational leadership and management
- fundraising and sponsorship
- financial management and funding application workshops.
Registration is essential and a small fee is of $30 per course is charged.
Workshops in 2009
Funding application training
- How to successfully complete an application form
- How to budget for your project
- How to sell your project to funders
- Get tips on how to prepare
- Learn how decisions are made
Please note:
- registration forms will be available for downloading in
PDF format when each workshop opens
- all workshops run from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
| Date |
Venue |
Registration |
| Wednesday 21 October 2009 |
Western
Springs Garden Community Hall
956 Great North Road
Western Springs |
Please note: registration closed on Wednesday 14 October 2009. |
| Saturday 14 November 2009 |
Ferndale
House
830 New North Road
Mt Albert |
Please note: registration closed on Friday 6 November 2009. |
Business planning
- How to link your long term goals to your day to day activities
- The main components of a basic business plan
- Why planning is important and how it can benefit your group
- How to write a basic business plan
- Linking funding and cash flow to your business plan
Please note:
- registration forms will be available for downloading in
PDF format when each workshop opens
- all workshops run from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
Sponsorship and fundraising
- An introduction to fundraising – what it is, why people give and the ethics
of fundraising
- Fundraising activities including special events, raffles and product selling
- Sponsorship – what this is, how to target your approach and set a price
- Record keeping – why keep records and how to use them
- Working with volunteers – a brief look at recruiting, training and retaining
volunteers
Please note:
- registration forms will be available for downloading in
PDF format when each workshop opens
- all workshops run from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
Organisational leadership and management
- An introduction to the concepts of governance and management
- Differences between the two
- How they can work well together
- An introduction to the roles and functions within these structures
- Potential problems and difficulties and how these can be addressed
Please note:
- registration forms will be available for downloading in
PDF format when each workshop opens
- all workshops run from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
| Date |
Venue |
Registration |
| Monday 17 August 2009 |
Leys Institute Community Library
20 St Mary's Road
Ponsonby |
Please note: registration closed on Friday 14 August 2009. |
Media and marketing
- What is marketing? and why is marketing important for your organisation?
- What are the different tools that you can use to market your organisation?
- Basics of creating a marketing plan
- What is the media? and how can you use it to benefit your organisation?
- What are the pro's and con's of using different media?
Please note:
- registration forms will be available for downloading in
PDF format when each workshop opens
- all workshops run from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
| Date |
Venue |
Registration |
| Tuesday 25 August 2009 |
Glendowie
Community Hall
Corner Mt Taylor Drive and Crossfield Road
Glendowie |
Please note: registration closed on Tuesday 18 August 2009. |
Financial training
- The role and responsibilities of the treasurer
- Basic financial accounting for not for profit organisations
- How to keep good financial records and create financial reports
- How to do a budget or a financial forecast
- Auditing, Inland Revenue Department (IRD) requirements and legal obligations
Please note:
- registration forms will be available for downloading in
PDF format when each workshop opens
- all workshops run from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
| Date |
Venue |
Registration |
| Monday 3 August 2009 |
Glendowie
Community Hall
Corner Mt Taylor Drive and Crossfield Road
Glendowie |
Please note: registration closed on Friday 31 July
2009. |
| Monday 23 November 2009 |
Freemans
Bay Community Hall
52 Hepburn Street
Freemans Bay |
Please note: this workshop is fully booked. |
Contact us if you need more information.
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Updated November 2009
