Governance Bites
Trafalgar Pavilion Trafalgar Park, off Hathaway Tce, Nelson, New ZealandSeries of free bite sized topics around not-for-profit Governance Facilitator Garth Nowland-Foreman (Director, LEAD) will guide you through the topics. Garth has a wealth of experience in the sector, from staring his own organisation right through to leading a government policy unit, as well as 20 years teaching experience. To sign up for this workshop,…
Governance Bites – Setting Strategy: The Board’s Role
NMIT Room S106, NMIT, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, New ZealandStrategic direction setting is the role of the board, but how do you make it the board’s strategy, and not just them signing off what staff or others have come up with? Where does strategy come from, and what’s it got to do with our Vision, Mission and Theory of Change? The session will be…
Nelson Community and Whanau 2019
Trafalgar Park Pavilion The Wood & Trafalgar Street, Nelson, New ZealandCome along and enjoy listening to a couple of selected speakers at the Nelson Community & Whanau meeting. It is a great way to network when in the presence of like minded people. The meeting starts at 12 noon and runs until 1.30pm, around 30-40 people attend each month. All welcome.
Richmond Waimea Community Whanau Meeting
Meeting Room 2 Richmond Town Hall 9 Cambridge St, Richmond, New ZealandAnyone with an interest in what’s happening in the community sector in Richmond and Waimea is welcome to come along to this informal gathering. It’s a great opportunity to network, share information and find out what’s going on in the area. Tea & coffee available, everyone welcome to take their lunch along.
Community Funders Roadshow
Come along and hear how your community organisation can apply for local funding.
Governance Bites – The Secret of Better Board Meetings
NMIT Room S106, NMIT, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, New ZealandWasting hours, while taking minutes? How do you set yourself up for better board meetings? Two-thirds of a meeting's success is determined before it starts. Preparation is crucial. As is being aware and actively using the particular processes that make good group decision-making. The session will be led by Garth Nowland-Foreman, an experienced trainer and facilitator, and…
Nelson Community and Whanau 2019
Trafalgar Park Pavilion The Wood & Trafalgar Street, Nelson, New ZealandCome along and enjoy listening to a couple of selected speakers at the Nelson Community & Whanau meeting. It is a great way to network when in the presence of like minded people. The meeting starts at 12 noon and runs until 1.30pm, around 30-40 people attend each month. All welcome.
Governance Bites – The Role of the Chair & Getting People to Participate
NMIT Room S106, NMIT, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, New ZealandParticipation is the purpose. Otherwise you may as well send an email. But how do you actually engage people? You’ll find out handy tips to generate ideas, get things done while you have fun, and make practical use of consensus decision-making (while avoiding ‘group think’). The session will be led by Garth Nowland-Foreman, an experienced…
Nelson Community and Whanau 2019
Trafalgar Park Pavilion The Wood & Trafalgar Street, Nelson, New ZealandCome along and enjoy listening to a couple of selected speakers at the Nelson Community & Whanau meeting. It is a great way to network when in the presence of like minded people. The meeting starts at 12 noon and runs until 1.30pm, around 30-40 people attend each month. All welcome.
Facilitating Community-led Change Workshop
An Inspiring Communities / Volunteer Nelson collaboration, facilitated by Cissy Rock. With an emphasis on engaging all parts of the community and bringing together diverse people, voices, groups and sectors, community-led development can be challenging. Having the skills, confidence and tactics to convene creative and constructive big picture conversations is essential. This workshop will focus…