Voluntary Sector Conference 2024

Overview

For this year's conference we have curated our workshops to focus on four streams

• Strategy
• Innovation
• Fundraising
• Leadership

Below is a list of workshops which will be running concurrently. Each participant can choose one workshop per session. Tickets are limited but we encourage attendance from more than one representative per charity. This way, a charity will get the most out of the event.

Your full programme can be found here.

Our Keynote Speaker

Joe Saxton is a multifaceted professional involved in various roles, including consultant, researcher, trustee, writer, and blogger. He chairs the Association of Chairs and serves as the strategy lead trustee for RABI, while also running the website Heyheyjoe.info for nonprofit insights. Previously, he founded and led the research consultancy nfpSynergy until selling it in 2021, and has held leadership roles in several charities, including being chair of the Institute of Fundraising and CharityComms. Saxton has been recognized for his influence in fundraising and communications, received a Lifetime Achievement award from the Institute of Fundraising, and is also an award-winning novelist and wildlife enthusiast.

Session 1: Workshops (choose one)

Charity Strategy– Strategy

Defining what strategy means for nonprofit organizations and the Importance of having a clear, focused strategy for long-term success.

How can Charities use AI ( Artificial Intelligence)– Innovation

AI applications can help charities improve efficiency, reach more people, and make a greater impact with limited resources.

Adding value to your charity with corporate fundraising- Fundraising

This workshop explores various fundraising streams available through corporate partnerships and how to tailor your approach for each

Maximizing your message: - Leadership

This session will provide practical tools and strategies to effectively communicate the impact of your organization’s work.

Session 2: Workshops (choose one)

How to ask people for money– Fundraising

Our Keynotes speaker will share some strategies on how charities can effectively ask people for money, you will also get the opportunity to role play and test out these strategies.

Harness the power of Digital Marketing on a shoestring budget - Innovation

Understanding the power of digital marketing to engage supporters and beneficiaries

What Makes a Great Leader' and 'Motivational Leadership' - Leadership

Attendees will explore key qualities and strategies that define effective leadership, including vision, communication, and the ability to inspire and motivate others.

Diversifying your volunteer base - Strategy

This session will explore current trends in volunteering and the increasing need for organizations to diversify their volunteer base.

Session 3: Workshops (choose one)

How to be a Charity Chair – Leadership

This workshop is designed to equip current and aspiring Charity Chairs with the skills and insights needed to lead their organization effectively.

Grant applications and reporting - Fundraising

This session will provide an understanding of the process of applying for grants and how to report on them effectively.

Making your charity more sustainable - Strategy

This workshop focuses on practical strategies for making charities more sustainable.

What are the current trends in the Event Industry – Innovation

In the charity sector, there has been a shift away from traditional gala dinners as organizations look for more innovative and engaging ways to fundraise and connect with their supporters.

Host or Publisher The Association of Guernsey Charities