Not for Profit Summit 2013

Not-For-Profit Summit 2013

Date: Wednesday 9 October 10.00am-3.25pm
Venue: West Gippsland Arts Centre, corner of Smith and Albert Streets Warragul

Victoria is changing.Demands on Victoria's community organisations are changing. Demand for services and support is increasing and expectations are changing as our demographics and population density shift. Funding is changing with a growing interest in new opportunities, in addition to government and philanthropy, through an emerging social finance market. New approaches are being sought – outcomes based and client controlled – epitomised in the model for DisabilityCare Australia.

These changes have huge implications for not-for-profit and community sector organisations and decisions need to be made now about how to build the capacity and capability needed for the future operating environment.

Come and learn how not-for-profit and community sector practitioners are taking action to adapt to this emerging environment and building sustainable organisations for the future.Practical workshops on governance, volunteering, workforce development and enterprise development are featured and will appeal to operational staff and managers from a wide range of community sector organisations.

Don't wait until it's too late...take 'Actions for Sustainability' now!

Who should attend

If you are a front line worker in a not-for-profit/community sector organisation or on a board or management committee, then you should attend to explore these grassroot issues, network and learn how others are responding to this environment.

Information

When registering, select one topic from each of the two sessions and notify us of any accessibility/special requirements for example, Auslan interpretation or special dietary requirements.

Cancellation notice

The 2013 Summit is a free event for the not for profit sector. We request registrations to cater and plan for the day and to reduce waste. We also have a maximum capacity for the venue. For these reasons we request that you only register if you are to attend. If for unforeseen reasons you must cancel please give as much notice as possible by changing your registration.

Agenda

10.00 - 10.30amRegistrations and tea/coffee

10.30amWelcome to Country and opening address

11.10 - 12.25pmSession 1- choose one when registering

1.1 Enterprises for sustainability
How are successful local social enterprises growing their business while achieving a public or community benefit?
1.2 Skills for sustainability
Recruiting, developing and mentoring staff and volunteers: what works?

12.25 - 1.25pmLunch

1.25 - 1.45pmLeadership for sustainable communities

1.45 - 3.05pmSession 2- choose one when registering

2.1 Governance for sustainability - attracting board members
Attracting the right people to your board or committee: tips from not for profit practitioners and the Office for the Community Sector Pathways to Participation project.
2.2 New models for sustainability
Small organisations adapting to a changing marketplace: what are they learning?

3.05 - 3.25pmClosing address

Getting there

West Gippsland Arts Centre, corner of Smith and Albert Streets Warragul at

Public Transport

You can plan your trip from Melbourne (1 hour 30 minutes) or regional Victoria at
Warragul Station is approximately a 15 minute walk.

Car

1 hour 30 minute drive east of Melbourne CBD. Park for free near the West Gippsland Arts Centre. Parking is limited.