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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!"

community development foundation@ can you ask for the pdf? this is a guide to developing communities and empoering them into partnserships and action. I gather from skimming blurb. could be wrong

Adventure Capital Fund: Business Development Grants - 11 days (1st round) left to apply in this round! - next round in May! The Adventure Capital Fund (ACF) offers a range of investments and support to develop stable and sustainable community based enterprises.

Get some dough for your charity - check out blurb and website ;o)

an example of how americans have developed platforms that enable the embedding & sharing of widgts to let your network of supporters raise money!

an example of how americans have developed platforms that enable the embedding & sharing of widgts to let your network of supporters raise money!an example of how americans have developed platforms that enable the embedding & sharing of widgts to let your network of supporters raise money!

One thing about video channels - is to try and keep things fresh! - This is where you can get your learners trained to develop videos that can help other learners and you can post these up ;0)One thing about video channels - is to try and keep things fresh! - This is where you can get your learners trained to develop videos that can help other learners and you can post these up ;0)

One thing about video channels - is to try and keep things fresh! - This is where you can get your learners trained to develop videos that can help other learners and you can post these up ;0)

The make lounge is a concept that can be copied for the skills you impart. You could create collectives that creates stuff - then learns to teach stuff (to the community for small fee) - collaboratively make it, and then sell it either as part of a charity auction or as part of your "portable charity shop" ;-) For Bunny Ideas: >Develop a puppet kit... all the bits they need, instructions, ideas on paper element and an invitation to: >> send you their puppet creation photos (to go into a book!!!) >>send you their puppet movie to be put on your youtube channel (most viewed would be put onto DVD and sold - Vanity factor!!! >>donate their first puppet to go into a puppet catwalk or puppet "celebrity" - voted by people (in a celebration event?) >Develop animation kit... perhaps animation kit that learners can use on the day then buy to take home and practice. They then could be invited to: >>Share/send their story for the corresponding book >>Share/send their animatin for inclusion in the youtube channel For Xtine & ELiz, what could you think about for your activities? >Story sack kit & instructions? >character cakes? (dalek, etc.?) >what else?

"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."

"€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. "

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.

why you should listen to your own council and reflect on the agenda of others...;0) free PDF

fab developing technologies, trends, inspirations, and thought provoking posts.

An example of an GlobalGiving's film festival presentin films about projects. You too could develop your documentaries, and films to show what a difference you are making.

main page for govts. Improvement and Development Agency for local government (IDeA)

innovation - fail fast and develop good things quickly ;-D

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!

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

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"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."