Exclusive event and project management training opportunity for members
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Visionary is excited to announce a series of four online workshops focused on event and project management, exclusively for Visionary members.
This is made possible through external funding, which was initially to support the development of members of the Visionary team – but we thought we would share the opportunity and invite members to join us. With only 12 places available, we will be offering one place per organisation on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you would like to join us, please complete the online registration form (opens new window).
Programme Overview
We have created a programme of four sessions which, we hope, will develop skills and knowledge for managing small projects and events. The series will comprise the following sessions:
- Project Management 101 including creating risk assessments, effective time management and budget management
- Monitoring and Evaluating projects and events
- People Skills and Managing Difficult Situations/Conversations
- Marketing and Communications
You can read more about the speakers and sessions below.
Practical Details
The series is aimed at colleagues who would like to develop skills, refresh knowledge or undertake professional development.
Our events will take place online using Zoom. The events are fully funded for paid staff, working in Visionary member organisations. As there are a limited number of places available, we ask that participants commit to attending all four sessions.
Before registering your interest, please ensure you are available on the following dates:
- Wednesday 22 January 2025, 10am to 1pm
- Wednesday 29 January 2025, 10am to 1pm
- Wednesday 5 February 2025, 10am to 1pm
- Wednesday 12 February 2025, 10am to 1pm
How to Apply
We aim to create a cohort of participants who will attend each session and potentially form a peer support group at the end of the series.
This is made possible through external funding, which was initially to support the development of members of the Visionary team – but we thought we would share the opportunity and invite members to join us. With only 12 places available, we will be offering one place per organisation on a first-come, first-served basis.
To express your interest, please complete and return the expression of interest form, we will close registrations when 12 people have registered.
Programme Details:
Summary of the programme is below, please note that the content of each session will be developed based on the input from participants
- Project Management 101, facilitated by Flora Raffai. Wednesday 22 January 2025, 10am to 1pm
Session outline: Unlock the essentials of project management in our Project Management 101 workshop. This session covers critical skills: developing project plans and risk assessments, mastering time management techniques, and implementing effective budgeting strategies. Learn practical tools to coordinate activities, mitigate project risks, and optimise resource allocation. Interactive learning, real-world case studies, and expert guidance will equip you with the confidence to manage projects successfully from start to finish.
About Flora: Flóra Raffai is the Founder of Rapport Coaching, specialising in coaching, training, and consulting with small organisations. She has extensive experience as a small charity CEO and trustee. Since 2015, she has led small charities in the health, education, and community development sectors, and she is currently the Chair of the Cambridge Council for Voluntary Service (CCVS). Flóra is an accredited coach with the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC) and author of “Chief Everything Officer: A Field Guide for Small Organisation Leaders.” She is passionate about enabling small charities to have a huge impact through strategic development, effective operations, and positive leadership.
- Monitoring and Evaluating of Projects and Events, facilitated by Emily Balls. Wednesday 29 January, 10am to 1pm
Session outline: This workshop will introduce key concepts relating to monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting and how this fits into the project management cycle. It will share guiding principles and tips that can be applied and tailored to your work. It will specifically explore tools and approaches that can be applied for events and for projects. The workshop will be tailored based on the feedback you give when signing up so please share what you’d like to learn more about.
About Emily: Emily Balls is an independent consultant who supports charities and other organisations with research, analysis and evaluation. She has over 10 years experience working in monitoring, evaluation and learning including improving and developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks and tools (including log frames and Theories of Change) at organisation and project level, as well as helping organisations create and use functional and effective MEL systems. Emily has direct experience developing tools to support the evaluation of research conferences, training events, stakeholder engagement, and policy and advocacy influencing work. Organisations that she has worked with include the British Red Cross, Fairtrade Foundation, Scotland’s Alliance for International Development, Humanity & Inclusion, and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
- People Skills and Managing Difficult Situations, facilitated by Fran Borg-Wheeler. Wednesday 5 February, 10am to 1pm
About Fran: Fran is a leadership development expert specializing in challenging conversations and organisational change. With 13 years of experience as a small charity CEO and five years as a leadership coach, she has developed a robust portfolio of training and mentoring for nonprofit leaders.
Her expertise centres on helping individuals and teams develop strategies for navigating complex interpersonal dynamics. With a 100% recommendation rate from recent workshop participants, Fran’s approach focuses on practical, inclusive communication techniques that empower leaders to manage difficult situations effectively.
As the founder of Heart-Centred Leaders Ltd., she continues to support charity leaders in building resilience, communication skills, and organisational capacity through tailored coaching and training interventions.
- Marketing and Communications for Project and Event Management, facilitated by Dawn Newton. Wednesday 12 February, 10am to 1pm
Session outline: Join our training session designed specifically for Visionary, focusing on marketing and communications strategies to effectively promote your events. This comprehensive training will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to ensure your events reach and engage your target audience successfully.
About Dawn: Dawn Newton is a creative communications consultant, trainer, and mentor, dedicated to helping charities craft high-impact communications with limited resources. With a passion for empowering organisations, Dawn specialises in supporting clients to create digital content that captivates their audiences through an iterative approach.
With over 15 years of experience in marketing and communication within the charity sector, Dawn has a proven track record of enhancing communications and membership programmes for many infrastructure organisations. She brings expertise in marketing, visual storytelling, user-generated content, engaging copywriting, highlighting impact, and repurposing content.
Dawn provides training on event marketing and communications, ensuring that charities can effectively promote and manage their events. She has been running events herself across all of her past roles but has also created her own event series – Charity Meetup which began back in 2015.
Dawn has successfully worked with clients such as Mind,
Oxfordshire Community Voluntary Action, Oxon Volunteers, Carers Bucks, Age UK, WheelPower, Sightsavers, Healthwatch Bucks, The Volunteer Network, Community Impact Bucks, and BOB VCSE Health Alliance, helping them achieve their communication goals and elevate their event marketing efforts.
Please note: This opportunity is currently available to Visionary members organisations.
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