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Impact measurement for international NGOs

24 May 2012, London

Measuring the impact of international development work presents unique challenges and opportunities for charities: the international context adds another layer of complexity to the already tricky task of demonstrating performance. Read more >

More forthcoming events from NPC

 

An introduction to social investment: Half-day workshop

17 May 2012, London

NPC's workshop is designed to give you an introduction to social investment, drawing on our published research in this area. It will be useful for those who have heard about social investment, but are not sure whether it is appropriate for their charity. Read more >

NPC's Well-being Measure free taster workshops

23 May 2012, London, and several further dates

NPC's Well-being Measure is an online survey tool that shows the effectiveness of charities' work with young people. Come to one of our free workshops to find out more about the Measure and how it could benefit your organisation. Read more >

Measuring and evaluating outcomes in practice

24 May 2012, London and 29 May 2012, Manchester
Following the success of our inaugural impact conference last October, this practical conference will get down to the nitty gritty of impact measurement, offering practical advice and showcasing best-practice techniques for demonstrating your impact. Read more >

Avoiding another summer of riots: The role of the third sector in helping troubled families

31 May 2012, London
Following the recent release of the Riot Panel’s report, this event will reflect on the implications for charities and funders of the panel’s 63 recommendations. The event will be chaired by NPC chief executive Dan Corry, with panellists from the third sector, media and government. This event is invite only. For more information email rgoodbourn@philanthropycapital.org.

Ways to improve charity governance: Would paying trustees help? 11 June 2012, London

This seminar will question how to improve charity governance and, amongst other things, will consider whether payment of trustees might improve the quality of charity governance, and attract more people to trusteeship. Read more >

Measuring soft outcomes

19 June 2012, London
Soft outcomes are notoriously hard to measure, but charities face increased pressure to quantify their achievements. This event will explore what steps charities need and should take to define and demonstrate successful soft outcomes. Read more >

Measuring your impact: An introductory workshop for charities

20 June 2012, London
NPC’s measurement team are experts in assessing the impact of charities' work. Our workshop on impact measurement will see them share this knowledge, taking you through the main steps involved in developing an impact measurement framework. Read more >

An introduction to theory of change: One-day workshop

27 June 2012, London

If you have heard about theory of change, but are not sure what it involves, this workshop is for you. The event will discuss the ideas behind the model and give participants the opportunity to put theory into practice and develop a theory of change. Read more >

Selecting great charities: A workshop for donors

28 June or 19 September 2012, London
With over 170,000 charities in the UK alone, how do you choose which to donate to? NPC’s workshop uses our charity analysis framework to help you learn to identify great charities to give to, and ensure your money has the maximum impact. Read more >

Talking about results

5 July 2012, London
Talking about the difference your charity makes can be a challenge. But as charities face a squeeze in funding, it is more important than ever that they can tell their supporters clearly and concisely about the results their work achieves. Read more >

 

Ongoing training and events

Support for professional advisors

Find out how NPC can help you to discuss giving with your clients, and read about our bespoke workshops and training sessions for professional advisors. Read more >

Trustee training for employees

Encouraging staff to engage with charities is part of many businesses’ community engagement programmes. Becoming a trustee allows staff to use their skills and knowledge in a meaningful way. We help companies run workshops for staff on what to think about when becoming a charity trustee. Read more >