International Charities Forum 2011-12
What is the International Charities Forum?
The Forum is a supported network of international non-governmental organisations with a common interest in improving the effectiveness of charities that work in international development. The Forum focuses on support services in today's fast changing environment including HR, finance, IT and marketing. It is a plafform for sharing learning, the exchange of ideas, past successes and implementation experiences.
What will the Forum do?
The Forum works to promote best practice through case studies and structured discussions on issues relevant to INGOs such as:
- employing staff overseas
- managing finances globally
- decentralising support functions
- managing supporter relations
- communicating across continents
The programme
The programme consists of afternoon discussions taking place in Central London. Each session will include one or more charities presenting their experience and case study.
| 26 April 2012 |
Social media
Charities are always looking for new ways to spread their work and engage with their supporters. Some organisations are using social media innovatively and extending their reach. But how do you manage this when your organisation is working internationally, with partner organisations or in a federation that may be disseminating a different message? How do you manage the brand and fundraising? This session explores the opportunities and issues that international organisations experience with social media and learns how they have addressed the challanges.
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| 4 July 2012 |
Managing change
INGOs' projects are generally focused on delivering change. With the current economic climate and unpredictable future, organsations have been challenged to adapt their programmes and strategies to meet new priorities. In this session we will explore approaches to change and practical steps to achieve a successful outcome.
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Who should paricipate?
The Forum is open to managers in INGOs who work in support functions such as HR, finance, IT and fundraising as well as managers involved in implementing programmes. Over 30 organisations participated last year including ActionAid UK, CAFOD, Christian Aid, HelpAge International, Islamic Relief, Médecins Sans Frontières, Merlin, Oxfam GB, Save the Children UK, Sightsavers, VSO and WaterAid.
Booking and costs
£75 plus VAT per person per discussion.
To book places contact Paul Stirrat on 020 7841 6360 or by email.