Calendar
Explore our training calendar for not-for-profit leaders and board members.
Discover upcoming workshops, courses and events designed to enhance skills in governance, strategy and leadership. Find all upcoming training dates below and register for sessions that align with your goals.
November 2024
We all dream of living in a perfect world where everyone is on the same page and everything runs swimmingly. That’s not realistic. The unfortunate truth is that conflict can arise at any situation (and it’s not always a bad thing). Having a plan in place to help guide your board or organisation through the conflict will help you minimise the impacts. Join us for a interactive session that outlines the steps you need to take to prevent and deal with conflict.
Key Details
Date: Wednesday, 6 November 2024
Time: 1–4pm AEDT (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: ICDA members can attend this webinar for just $175 (normally $245)
Imagine walking into a room and delivering a pitch that leaves funders eager to support your vision. Whether you're seeking to launch a new initiative or expand your organisation's impact, knowing how to craft and present the perfect pitch is critical to securing the funding you need. In this session, you'll learn actionable strategies to refine your pitch, connect with funders, and confidently communicate your ideas.
Join us to transform your pitch into a powerful tool for success!
Key Details
Date: Wednesday, 6 November 2024
Time: 1–2pm AEDT (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: FREE!
You may not know it yet, but you could be the perfect mentor for an aspiring leader.
Becoming a mentor could futureproof your organisation, equipping aspiring leaders with the skills and knowledge required to make a difference going forward. Mentoring someone outside your organisation could also help support the sector, helping you make an impact on societal change long into the future.
But being a great mentor takes work. In this session we’ll discuss how to provide mentoring that is effective and drives impact.
Key Details
Date: Thursday, 7 November 2024
Time: 1–2pm AEDT (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: ICDA members can attend this webinar for just $88 (normally $110)
Access to stable and sustainable funding is often the one critical stressor for not-for-profit organisations. While grants, donations and membership are usually central to funding strategies, there is growing interest among organisations to develop social enterprise activities or switching to a social enterprise model.
In this webinar, Social Traders will explain what a social enterprise is, how not-for-profits can include social enterprise activities and models into their organisational structure, and provide advice on how to unlock your organisation's unique selling proposition to progress purpose and increase income.
Key Details
Date: Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Time: 1–2pm AEDT (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: FREE!
Cash-strapped community organisations may be sitting on a gold mine without even realising it. There’s lots of money to be made in the leasing and subleasing of office spaces, community halls and gardens. You may even be able to rent out just a small part of your venue.
The rules can be confusing, and so many organisations turn down enquiries, placing it in the “too hard right now” basket, and then never having the time or space to come back, seek help, and find a solution.
That’s why we’re hosting this webinar with Maddocks, to give you the time and space to explore what’s possible, and have your questions answered.
Key Details
Date: Thursday, 14 November 2024
Time: 1–2pm AEDT (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: ICDA members can attend this webinar for just $88 (normally $110)
The NFP Leadership Certificate is an online program that will equip leaders with the skills, knowledge, tools and connections required to take the next big step in their leadership journey.
Taking place each Monday across 4 weeks, we'll be bringing together leaders from across Australia, via Zoom, to hone their leadership skills and explore what it truly means to lead.
Leaders will be invited to use the program to challenge themselves between each of the sessions, immediately strengthening their leadership capabilities with an opportunity to debrief with their peers and ICDA's expert training team.
Program participants will be guided by ICDA's expert trainers through the following topics:
Sports clubs and associations face unique challenges that require careful navigation. This means having a board that is capable of effectively steering the ship. So how does your board stack up?
ICDA has partnered with Board Surveys to gain a greater understanding into the current state of sports governance in Australia.
Key Details
Date: Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Time: 1–2pm AEDT (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: FREE!
Many social enterprises find managing rapid and/or inconsistent periods of growth challenging. Ensuring your organisation has the right people around the table making informed, ethical and thoughtful decisions will support your organisation to flourish in any environment.
In this webinar, ICDA will discuss the principles and best practices of leadership and decision making, including how effective risk management, combined with solid policies and procedures, lead to better outcomes for your community and your customers.
Key Details
Date: Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Time: 1–2pm AEDT (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: FREE!
The Google Ad Grant offers eligible nonprofits up to $10,000 per month in free Google Ads to boost their visibility and drive traffic to their websites. However, many organisations find it challenging to make the most of it. This webinar is designed to help you understand the ins and outs of the Google Ad Grant and how to leverage it effectively for your cause. Take your ad grant performance to the next level with practical solutions and expert advice!
Key Details
Date: Thursday, 21 November 2024
Time: 1–2pm AEDT (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: ICDA members can attend this webinar for just $88 (normally $110)
Securing sustainable funding for social enterprises brings both challenges and opportunities. How can social enterprises overcome the unique obstacles of securing capital? What systemic barriers need to be addressed to improve funding access and sustainability? What strategies can social enterprises, both new and established, adopt for long-term growth and resilience?
Join our panel of leaders across social enterprise, impact investing, and philanthropy as they delve into current and emerging funding models shaping the future of the sector.
Key Details
Date: Tuesday, 26 November 2024
Time: 1–2pm AEDT (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: FREE!
We know secretaries play a vital role on the modern board, particularly in relation to board transparency. As a result, secretaries may find themselves in a difficult position, caught between board members fighting over what should be shared with the wider public, and what should not. What should the relationship between the secretary and the rest of the board look like?
Key Details
Date: Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Time: 1–2pm AEDT (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: ICDA members can attend this webinar for just $88 (normally $110)
As year-end approaches, is your digital fundraising set up for optimal performance? Unlock the full potential of your campaigns by focusing on data-driven results and a refined strategy that maximises traffic and conversions. Don't miss this session where we'll provide practical guidance to help you fine-tune your digital strategy and ensure your end-of-year campaigns deliver maximum impact.
Key Details
Date: Thursday, 28 November 2024
Time: 1–2pm AEDT (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: FREE!
December 2024
Overseeing the finances is probably one of the most important tasks you have as a board member. Financial literacy will put your organisation in the best position to promote and fulfil your organisation’s mission. If you don’t understand how the finances work, you’ll be at risk of getting caught up if anything goes wrong. This session will help you to understand the finances at your organisation.
Key Details
Date: Tuesday, 3 December 2024
Time: 1–4pm AEDT (check the webpage for your local time).
Price: ICDA members can attend this webinar for just $175 (normally $245)