Target: Anyone responsible for funding and fundraising in their organisation

 Trainer: Sheila Nordon is Executive Director of ICTR, a leadership organisation working on behalf of charities to enhance the conditions for a vibrant and independent charity sector in Ireland.
In addition to serving as Executive Director of ICTR, a role that she has been in for 10 years, Sheila has more than 15 years experience working for the community and voluntary sector in Ireland. Sheila also serves on the boards of Philanthropy Ireland, the Social Finance Foundation and Irish Nonprofit Knowledge Exchange (INKEx).

 Content:

Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising:
Why charities should follow the principles
Context and background - Charities Act 2009

Web Resources :
Practical help in implementing the Guiding Principles for Fundraising
Best Practice Guidance on fundraising practice including:
Cash/non cash and postal donations
Garda Permits
Data Protection Issues
Clothes Collections 
Raffles, Lotteries and Scratchcards

Questions and Answers

 Outcomes: At the end of the session you will:
know about and understand the Guiding Principles for Fundraising
know why it is important for your charity to follow the principles
be confident about implementing and adapting (as appropriate) the guiding principles in your organisation
understand the proposed independent monitoring process
have a set of resources including a checklist and templates
be aware of best fundraising practice

Fees    
Carmichael Centre members and associate members     € 50

Voluntary and Community Groups with no paid staff    € 50

Voluntary and Community Groups employing staff    € 60

FÁS project participants, statutory sector staff    € 70
Booking Information
This course is a half day course

Venue: Carmichael House, Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7.
If you would like further information about this course or future training events, please call Caroline Gobe on 01-8735285, or Fax 01 8735283 or email tssinfo@carmichaelcentre.ie
Please note that all course bookings are provisional subject to availability.