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Strategic Planning Essentials

Change is inevitable and right now, rapid. For the last three years, strategy has given way to reaction. Trends are changing, the landscape is crowded. The ones who see over the crowd are the visionaries outside the box.

In this information session, we will cover:

  • incorporating new trends and innovation messages from your environmental scan
  • aligning your strategic priorities with your Purpose, Vision, Mission and Values
  • Creating a timeline and plan for your strategic planning process
  • a simple strategic planning workshop formula to set your strategic priorities and success metrics

Who should attend

Committee members and CEO/Managers charged with setting up the next strategic plan

Organisations and groups looking to develop a DIY strategic plan

Anyone interested in learning about strategic plans

Tue, Jun 20
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM AEST

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Project Management basics

This is an introduction to project management. You may be managing projects instinctively, so come along and check your knowledge against project management principles.

Tue, Jul 18
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM AEST

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10 things you should know about grants

Have you thought about applying for a grant, or have you applied and not been successful?
This webinar is for you if you are interested in grants but you’re not sure what they’re about, or if you’ve applied for a grant, not been successful and not sure why.

In 10 Things you should know about grants we will cover some common mistakes made when applying for grants, mistakes that could be avoided with knowledge aforethought. If you follow these 10 principles when applying for a grant, you will increase your chances of getting funded. These principles are based on over 30 years’ work in the grants field, including working on both sides of the funding fence. Since COVID struck, more businesses and community groups have turned to grants, many making the same mistakes that could have been avoided with the knowledge we will present.

Tue, Aug 22
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM AEST

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How to build a business case for a grant

You don’t need to wait until a grant comes along to start planning. Application forms are structured to encourage you to put forward a strong business case. Come along to the How to build a business case for a grant workshop on Tuesday 15 November at 12 noon repeated at 7 pm AEDT and leave with a structure to capture your grant ideas, ready for the next opportunity.

Tue, Sep 19
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM AEST

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How to leverage grants to build your business or cause

This information session focuses on building a grants strategy to achieve your goals. Explore what works and what mistakes to avoid, to get the outcome you are looking for

Tue, Oct 17
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM AEDT

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Not just surveys and focus groups – tools for measuring how well your project did

When it comes to the question about how you will measure the success of your funded project, how do you respond? In this information session, find out what you need to include in your response and leave with a list of tools for measuring and proving success.

Tue, Nov 21
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM AEDT

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Christmas special – a Year of grants in review

Jump on board to go over what happened in the grants space in 2023, what we learned and what to expect in 2024

Tue, Dec 19
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM AEDT