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Networks & Events
The challenges and opportunities of foundation leadership
The role of a foundation director or CEO is unlike any other in the charitable sector. This seminar offers an opportunity to reflect upon it with others facing the same issues.
Selecting a new grant management system: options and approach
There are many suppliers and software packages available to the charitable sector, designed for managing relationships with supporters, grantees/partners, members and others.
Assessing grant applications – exploring key principles which underpin good practice
How grant applications are assessed can depend enormously on the size of the foundation, as well as on the mission and operational models adopted.
Reading applicants’ accounts
This event is full. This essential and popular course gives grant-makers an understanding of applicants’ statutory accounts and the legal and accounting framework of which they are a part.
International Funders’ network
Recent events have shone a spotlight on safeguarding issues in international development. To hear current best practice, join us to hear from Karen Walker-Simpson who is conducting doctoral research examining the reporting of abuse in development settings and the role of international standards and procedures in strengthening organisational responses.
How to assess the outcomes and impact of projects you fund
CES is one of eight organisations (including ACF) who manage and deliver ‘Inspiring Impact’ – an international collaborative programme, working to help organisations know what to measure and how to measure. This course will support you in how you assess and demonstrate the effectiveness of your grant-giving.
Welfare reform and the impact upon individuals you fund
With welfare reform continuing to have an impact upon people’s lives, this half-day seminar provides an analysis and an update.
Introduction to issues in grant-making
New to grant-making? This course will give you a fuller understanding of how your role relates to the work of your foundation, and how that compares to others in the grantmaking world.
Funding plus – an analysis of current practice and learning
This seminar is a unique opportunity to hear from a panel of experienced practitioners about their experience of funding plus – the good, the bad and the ugly – from the perspective of both practitioners and researchers.