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"Skills - Third Sector's online forum now live 10/11/2009 Are you involved in learning and development within your organisation? If so, Skills - Third Sector's online forum needs you! Skills - Third Sector is the new independent, sector-led organisation for the sector, which has been established to enable people in third sector organisation to develop their learning and skills, so they can make an ever growing contribution to their communities. The new website at www.skills-thirdsector.org.uk is about to officially launch and we would welcome any feedback you had. The site offers the ability to search for the right learning, training and development resources for your needs. The site's forum is a place for you to network, ask questions and discuss latest developments - and we need your help to get this started!"

"New Research into Support for Third Sector Organisations 09/11/2009 Research published by Capacitybuilders highlights the importance of identifying the support needs of third sector organisations through effective diagnosis, and of avoiding a one-size fits-all approach to support provision. The report also highlights the extent to which smaller or newer groups can benefit from more intensive, regular one-to-one support as they develop and grow, and identifies a range of critical factors that contribute to the successful development and growth of smaller third sector organisations."

If you're part of a nonprofit organisation, this site is for you. Whatever your organisation or role within it, if you want information, to update your skills or to talk to others, you've come to the right place. Opportunities to highlight your expertise by writing case studies!

"€1 billion available for actions under Grudtvig programme. Call for proposals 13/11/2009 First deadline: January 16th 2010 Part of the EU's Lifelong Learning Programme, Grundtvig aims to increase participation in adult education, improve co-operation between adult education organisations, and ensure that the socially excluded have access to education - especially those who left education without basic qualifications. Grundtvig supports the following actions: * Visits, placements, adult education exchanges and preparation visits needed to plan exchanges * Learning Partnerships * Multilateral projects for improving adult education systems through development and transfer of innovation and good practice * Networks of experts and organisations developing adult education spreading good practice and supporting partnerships Multilateral projects, Networks, and Accompanying measures are financed directly by the Commission. The first deadline for proposals for Grundtvig actions is January 16th 2010. See the full call for proposals. All other actions are financed (in the UK) via Ecotec. See the Ecotec guidance on how to apply for Grundtvig funding. "

"Clinks Volunteering Guides Clinks has published a series of guides designed to support organisations in their day-to-day work with offenders. The guides have been developed with the expertise of Volunteering England, Charities Evaluation Services, and the Mentoring and Befriending Foundation. Targeted at those who involve volunteers, or provide mentoring and befriending services to offenders and ex-offenders, these guides are designed to support any organisation whether they are already established or just setting up."

What is STAN? STAN is a membership network for second tier advisors in London. Who can join? - £35 per year though... Membership is open to all second tier advisors working in greater London. When we say 'second tier advisor' we mean anyone who spends the majority of their work time advising voluntary and community organisations: You might be a Small Groups Development Worker, a Capacity Builder or a specialist Funding Advisor - no matter what your job title you are welcome to join. We also accept membership from those who aren't advisors but who might be interested in second tier advice; for example Grants Officers, Managers and Training Officers. These individuals are classified as 'STAN Friends' and can access all the network's services apart from some advisors only Learning Sessions. Membership of STAN is on an individual basis and costs £35 per organisation per year.

Meet the Funder Lessons from The City Bridge Trust programme Delegate fee: FREE SEL warmly invites you to a FREE learning conference on achieving financial sustainability within community groups. Supported by The City Bridge Trust, over the last year SEL has run an innovative programme of support with 36 organisations to enable them to develop financially sustainable practices. The aim of this conference is to disseminate the learning from that programme. There will also be an opportunity to meet the Deputy Head of Grants at The City Bridge Trust, so if your organisation could benefit from a greater focus on financial sustainability then make sure you come along.

"Developing the Capacity of User Led Organisations in the South West - Conference (Exeter)"

this page contains useful information and links to resources so that development workers within organisations that deliver services can actually adpat to the new financial environment. Please explore. Thanks.

FSI's principle objective is to work in partnership to learn, share learning and help build long-term sustainability and capacity in the Third Sector. We do so by delivering or creating the resources small not-for-profit organisations need to develop to have a greater impact on those they are set up to support.

Here's a pic-n-mix array of resources for the developing charitable organisation. Check them out and tell me what you think. It even includes policies!

The economics of collaboration Vs the need of organisations to justify their existence - fab video. Recommend it! - some of these points I talked with Eliz about. Gets you thinking about developing your relationship with service users.

How is our organisation going to adapt to changing climates in the future? Don't know? - well why not use the 'Scenarios' process, to develop a positive outlook to the future, a negative outlook and a neutral outlook. Bring on board the factors that contribute and affect the dynamics in your area of discpline or expertise and see how you could plan for the challenges which the three scenario paths present.

The range and quantity of legislation affecting the voluntary sector makes it difficult to keep up to date with the obligations placed on voluntary organisations. Whether taking on staff, leasing premises, tendering for service contracts, taking out insurance, operating as a charity or changing the organisation's legal structure, staff and committee members need to understand the law.

I've just noticed Bassac has funding for involving volunteers in your organisation.

An inspirational source of content from the top thinkers, business entrepeneurs, and top writers. Fab free resource. When you are stuck for inspiraiton, check it out here!

performance management linsk from the Improvement and Development Agency

Idea: CLP going into well being could start developing a similar network? - perhaps go and visit to see how it is being run?