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Please note this professional development programme seminar has been postponed
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SIIG - Catalytic social investment
Please note this event will be online. Join experienced social investors Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Friends Provident Foundation to explore making catalytic investments designed to address market failure and grow solutions in areas of social need.
Safeguarding and due diligence
Conducting robust due diligence assessments of applicants is a central part of the work of foundations, and safeguarding is a core part of this process. Over the past year many foundations have been exploring their role and responsibilities in this area and asking how they might pursue best practice. Using ACF’s Safeguarding for foundations framework, this session will help you think through your approach to safeguarding.
Introduction to unconscious bias
This interactive introduction to unconscious bias workshop introduces participants to the concept of unconscious bias, outlines different kinds of bias, and shows how they help the formation of 'in' and 'out' groups.
Introduction to unconscious bias
This interactive introduction to unconscious bias workshop introduces participants to the concept of unconscious bias, outlines different kinds of bias, and shows how they help the formation of 'in' and 'out' groups
Exploring core funding
Core funding is essential for organisations to survive and thrive – often covering their leadership, financial management and accommodation costs. It can provide organisations with greater stability, as well as increased scope for growth and innovation. However, in a tough funding environment, it can be increasingly difficult for organisations to meet these costs and many grant-makers have traditionally preferred to offer funding for frontline delivery or projects.
What it means to be a corporate foundation trustee
Being a trustee of a corporate foundation is a unique role. This seminar will be an opportunity to explore board issues connected to being a corporate foundation trustee and provide space to network with fellow corporate foundation trustees.
What it means to be a foundation trustee
This seminar has been designed to provide a tailored overview of trustee roles and responsibilities within the context of trusts and foundations, and it will include a discussion of current compliance and governance issues affecting them.
Selecting a new grant management system
There are many suppliers and software packages available to the charitable sector, designed for managing relationships with supporters, grantees/partners, members and others, but how do you choose the system that best supports the specific needs of your foundation?
SIIG Market Information Day
SIIG Market Information Days are run to educate attendees about the social impact investment landscape and opportunities from social ventures.