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Voluntary Sector Support | Presentation(s) | Training | Workshop(s) | Fundraising | Governance | Capacity Building | Advice | Help
What is available at my Professional Services Site + More 24:7 Index of Services For New, Small, & Emerging Voluntary Organisations'/Groups':- FUNDRAISING
1, Potential Funders Contacts Web Sites
2. Preparation Home Work
3. Some tips on writing style
4. Suspects - Sources of Funding
5. The Five I's of Fundraising
6. Then What?
7. Turning Suspects into Prospects
8. Writing Your Application
9. Applying to Companies
10. Capital Campaign Fundraising
11. Case Study # Actual Example
12. Checklist for identifying Trusts / Foundations
13. Common Pitfalls
14. From the Donor's Point of View
15. Fundraising Newsletter 1 (Historical Sample)
16. Fundraising Newsletter 2 (Historical Sample)
17. Fundraising Ideas!
18. Getting Beyond The Wastepaper Bin!
19. Starting a Fundraising Programme
20. Starting from Scratch How to Develop an Annual Fund Donor List
21. Fundraising A Christian Perspective
22. Fundraising Financial Matters
23. Fundraising Web Site Resources Gordon P Owen (Messrs G Owen & Co)
24. Potential Funders @ Messrs G Owen & Co
25. Disabled Facilities Grants
26. Fundraising Coping with your Donors + Databases to provide Reports
27. Legacy & Wills Bequest Fundraising
28. Fundraising from Companies + Charitable Trusts/Foundations & Through the Internet
29. Fundraising Newsletter 11 Winter/Spring '06
30. Enquiries About Grants
31. Podcast - Fundraising Book In Acrobat .pdf format
32. Directory of Charitable Trusts Grants: A to Z
33. Managing Major Donors How charities manage their relationships with major donors
34. Ten Top Tips Fundraising
35. UK Grant Making Trusts Chart
TRAINING
1. Introduction to Fundraising Training Basic Workshop
2. Certificates' of Attendance & Completion Messrs G Owen & Co
3. Design & Delivery of Training [Programmes] & Feedback Messrs G Owen & Co
4. Exiting Fundraising Strategy Training Introduction to Fundraising Monitoring & Exiting Plan Fundraising On The Internet
5. Fundraising Presentation
6. Fundraising Strategy [Enabling Your] Training Presentation
7. Finance Understanding Basics Presentation
8. Keys To Good Presentation(s) Training Workshop(s)
9. Podcast - Understanding Finance Presentation .mov Movie (QuickTime)
10. Podcast - Introduction to Fundraising .mov Movie (QuickTime)
11. Podcast - Fundraising Presentation .mov Movie (QuickTime)
HUMAN RESOURCES
1. HR Guidelines Example
2. Interview Questions [HR] Example
3. Job Application Form(s View & Web Use Downloads Examples
4. Managing Health & Safety in the office [HR] Evaluation Form
5. National Minimum Wage
6. Staff & Volunteers Confidentiality/Secrecy Declaration [HR] Example
7. Staff Activities Record Sheet [HR] Example
8. Time off In Lieu (Toil) [HR] Example
9. Working Time Regulations 1998 [HR]
10. Flexi-Time Sheet(s) Example & Downloads
11. Develop A Salary Structure [HR]
12. Contract for the Provision of Chief Coaching Services (Swimming)
13. Development A Salary Structure [HR]
14. Equal Opportunities Monitoring Data Form Example
15. Equal Opportunities Policy in Employment & Service Delivery
16. Equal Opportunities Statement
17. Health & Safety Policy + Contact Sources
18. Health and Safety Policy @ Night Shelters Example Illustration
19. Grievance & Complaints Procedure Example
20. Pay + Conditions of Service & Grades [JNC NJC APT&C]
21. Team Building Sources Web Sites & Download Material
22. Recruitment Agencies Voluntary Sector
23. Finance Officer Third Sector Job Description & Person Specification [HR]
24. Monitoring Outreach Officer Third Sector Job Description & Person Specification [HR]
25. Appraisal Scheme Introduction [HR] - Example
26. Job Application Form [HR] - Example
SETTING-UP & RUNNING VOLUNTARY/CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS/GROUPS [AIMED AT NEW, SMALL, & EMERGING BODIES] GOVERNANCE
1. Memorandum & Articles of Association Specimen Sample
2. Model Constitution 1
3. Model Constitution for a Charitable Unincorporated Association
4. Partnership Agreement Example
5. Service Level Agreement Example
6. Constitution Specimen 2
7. Visual Impairment Use of Fonts & Sizes for Material
8. Voluntary Sector Organisation Business Plan
9. Voluntary Work and Criminal Record Checks
10. Writing A Business Plan
11. A Guide To Conflicts of Interest For Charity Trustees
12. Complaints Procedure Example
13. Equal Opportunities Statement
14. Health & Safety Policy + Contacts
15. Health and Safety Policy @ Night Shelters Example Illustration
16. Planning/Monitoring Governance Legal Matters Insurance & Risk Registration Scrutiny of Accounts
17. Roles, Relationships and Functions between a Board of Directors and a Board of Trustees
18. Setting-up an Organisation/Group What is involved?
19. Business Plan - Content | Issues | Presentation - Illustration
20. Charitable Status When is a Charity A Charity?
21. Standing Orders Delegated Powers Officers & Directors
OTHER MATTERS ASSOCIATED WITH VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS/GROUPS
1. ICF Internet Fundraising Guidelines Introduction
2. Institute of Fundraising Information
3. Charity Law Reform Proposals
4. Disabilities Discrimination Act DAA How It Can & Does Affect YOU
5. Employing a Fundraising Consultant
6. Friendly Societies Fact Sheet
7. Guidance Notes & Standard Forms of Agreement between Charities, Trading Companies, & Commercial Participants
8. Statistics Resources and Contact Sources
9. BME Asian & Other Ethnicity Information
10.Educational Establishments & Subjects Contacts Links Music
11. Evaluation Form Questionnaire
12. Handbook (Swimming Club) Example/Illustration
13. Minibuses & Community Transport
14. Performance Management (Swimming) Instructions Manual
15a. Regeneration Contact Resources Eco-Tourism & Survey + Poll
15b. Regeneration Contact Resources Eco-Tourism & Survey + Poll
16. Resource Organisations Web Site Links for Voluntary Bodies
17. Rough Sleepers Homeless Night Shelters External Contacts
18. Sports Contacts Web Sites
19. Services & Networks
20. The Social Chapter Implications for UK Organisations/Groups & Companies
21a. Transportation Accommodation Eating Houses Leisure/Entertainment Contacts
21b. Transportation Accommodation Eating Houses Leisure/Entertainment Contacts
22. Visual Impairment Use of Fonts & Sizes for Material
23. What’s On in the Voluntary Sector Calendar
24. Quality Kite-Bench Mark for Voluntary Organisations/Groups + Links
25. List of Top Charities
26. Keys To Good Presentation(s) Training Workshop(s)
27. Message Board @ Messrs G Owen & Co - Latest News & Information
28. Branding & Re-branding your Organisation/Group
29. Code of Conduct | Disciplinary & Grievance Procedure (Swimming) Example/Illustration
30. Premises & Property | Securing for your Organisation/Group Things to consider
31. Shows & Events Voluntary Sector
32. Translation Sources (Contacts) Braille | Large Print | Audio | Disk
VOLUNTARY SECTOR FINANCE
1. Gift-Aid | HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) - Charities Calculation's
2. Petty Cash Voucher Example
3. Statement of Affairs Finance Sheet Illustrative Example
4. VAT & Tax Matters
5. CashBook Excel Design Monthly Reconciliation Records
6. Fundraising Financial Matters
7. Gift Aid Donation Form Example -
8. Gift-Aid | HM Revenue & Customs - (HMRC) (HMRC) Charities
9. Gift Aid Matters
10. Debtor(s) Letter & Questionnaire Example
11. Budget (3-Year) Projections Income Costings Example
12. Rate Reliefs for Charities & other Non-Profit making Organisations/Groups
13. Investing in the Community Setting-up a Named Fund through a Consortium Scheme
14. Accountancy Contacts | Accounts Software
15. Budget for Small Groups Activities Example
16. Gift Aid Calculator
17. HM Revenue & Customs - (HMRC) - Charities Charity Repayment Claims' - Calculation's
18. Payroll Giving Contacts | Links
MONITORING & EVALUATION + INPUTS & OUTCOMES
1. Inputs & Outcomes Targets & Long Term Objectives
2. Participation Plan [Monitoring & Evaluation] Example
3. Reporting Procedures
4. Evaluation Form Questionnaire
5. Outcomes Measuring Project(s) against Funding Guide
6. Skills Inventory Monitoring Form Example
ICT ISSUES FOR VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS/GROUPS
1. IT Policy Use of Data Held on Computers & Internet/e-Mail
2. Buying or Receiving (donation) ICT/PC Equipment
3. Web Site Business Sources Links Messrs G Owen & Co
4a. Web Site Developing Suggestions for Organisations/Groups
4b. Web Site Developing Suggestions for Organisations/Groups
5. Web Site View & Downloads/Subscribe Gordon P Owen
6. Spam e-Mails Check to Avoid
7. Manual - User Guide to the Internet Messrs G Owen & Co
8a. Code of Ethical Online Philanthropic Practices Donating on the Internet
8b. Code of Ethical Online Philanthropic Practices Donating on the Internet
9. Accessibility of Web Site(s) @ Messrs G Owen & Co
10. Working with Computers Health & Safety
VOLUNTEERING MATTERS FOR VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS/GROUPS
1. Make-A-Difference To a Life Stewardship Campaign
2. Guidance Notes for Night Shelter Volunteers & Workers [Illustration]
3a. Volunteers Contacts Recruitment & Associated Matters
3b. Volunteers Contacts Recruitment & Associated Matters
4. Volunteer Recruitment (Non-Local or Overseas) Medical Assistance
MEETINGS VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS/GROUPS
1. Meeting 'Agenda' Example
2. Meeting 'Minutes' Example
3. Practice & Procedures for Meetings Guidance [A Handbook for Committees]
4. Nomination Form For Election of Directors'
5. Special Resolution by a Charitable Company Example Form
6. ABC for Committees Practice & Procedures Officers Elections
7. Guide To Conflicts of Interest For Charity Trustees.
8. Planning/Monitoring Governance Legal Matters Insurance & Risk Registration Scrutiny of Accounts
9. Roles, Relationships & Functions between a Board of Directors Board of Trustees
10. Limited Company (Under Guarantee) for Charities Process Search Links
11. Meeting Agenda Example
12. Meeting Minutes Example
13. Mission Statement Example
APPLICATION & SUBSCRIPTION TO MESSRS G OWEN & CO
1. Subscription Application Form
2. Subscription Payment Form
3. Terms & Conditions Presentation(s) Training Workshop(s)
4. Terms & Conditions of Payment for Services & Provisions Invoice(s) from Messrs G Owen & Co
5. Commission-Based Fundraising Pros & Cons - Why Not?
MESSRS G OWEN & CO GENERAL
1. Messrs G Owen & Co Copyright & Intellectual Property
2. Messrs G Owen & Co Web Site Business Sources/Links
3. Messrs G Owen & Co Web Site User Conditions
4. Resource Organisations Web Site Links for Voluntary Bodies
5. Messrs G Owen & Co Resource Organisations
6. About the Web Site(s) Author
7. Fundraising Discussion Forum
8. Fundraising A Christian Perspective
9. Gordon P Owen Fundraising Web Site Resource
10. Gordon P Owen Web Site View & Downloads
11. Resource Organisations Web Site Links for Voluntary Bodies
12. Messrs G Owen & Co Privacy Policy
13. Agreement Charity Commercial Participator
14. Agreement Charity/Consultant
15. Agreement Charity Trading Company & Commercial Participator
16. Photo Graphics Image Centre Messrs G Owen & Co
17. Sponsorship @ Messrs G Owen & Co
18. Strategy Plan @ Messrs G Owen & Co 2004-07
19. Working Together Initiative Strategic Development Plan 2004-07 Messrs G Owen & Co
20. Retainer/Fee(s) What Does it costs for Consultancy @ Messrs G Owen & Co
21. Social Audit @ Messrs G Owen & Co
22a. Advertising @ Messrs G Owen & Co's Web Site(s)
22b. Advertising @ Messrs G Owen & Co's Web Site(s)
23. Speaker [Guest] from Messrs G Owen & Co Invite for Presentations to Meetings
24. Approaching a potential Partner If you are a business
25. Event Subscription Payment Form
26. Link to us @ Messrs G Owen & Co
27. Index | Categories of Services & Resources
28. SitePal - Messrs G Owen & Co @ BuyAt
29. SitePal - Voluntary Sector
30. SitePal - Messrs G Owen & Co @ eBay
31. SitePal - Messrs G Owen & Co
32. SitePal - Professional Services
33. Podcast - Messrs G Owen & Co
34. Nightshelters @ Messrs G Owen & Co
35. Blog Nightshelters @ Messrs G Owen & Co Nightshelters @ Messrs G Owen & Co
36. Your London @ Messrs G Owen & Co
37. Gordon Owen | Biographical Overview
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