This week is National Volunteer week. The National office team at the #EWPA could not do what we do for all our members without the invaluable contribution from the volunteers involved. From our Board Members, State Committees, mentors, members of sub committees and work groups and more. We could not do what we do without you all. THANK YOU!
Most, if not all, public sector and not for profit organisations operate on tight budgets and limited resources, therefore the topic of paying Chairs, Non-Executive Directors and Trustees has often been contentious. In this article Paul Aristides, Partner in our Further Education and Skills Practice, and Helene Usherwood, Partner and AQ Board Practice lead, explore why some organisations avoid the issue, and why others may see the benefits: https://lnkd.in/e8qAA5cC
come along if you want to find out what Bcorps do & how they could help your business too.
Leading Volunteer-led IP Organisation operating at the intersection between Business and IP Licensing/Tech Transfer.
Join LES B&I's Scotland Committee for their next event in EDINBURGH on 28 May! https://lnkd.in/e7DNn33u 𝑩 𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒑: 𝑼𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝑺𝑮 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒂 𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 - 𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘤𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘉 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘱 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘺 𝘒𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘉 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘩 𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘵 Jo-Anne Chidley and Mehalah Beckett will discuss the following: Third party certification B Corp Standards and process Sector specific considerations Collective action and IP Read more & register: https://lnkd.in/e-hmCQDg Thank you to Brodies LLP for hosting!
Last week ASWB hosted social work regulators for our first New Board Member Training of 2024! Learn more about serving as a social work regulator and the importance of regulatory boards: https://bit.ly/42iB1f5
Non-practising solicitor, founder and MD of LexRex Communications. Legal PR, Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 specialist. At LexRex - we help law firms to grow.
So this was the week that gave us OFSTED at the school where I'm Vice Chair of Governors.. Can I be honest? As a generally *guilty as charged* high academic performer, preparing for inspection was a little bit like trying to prepare for an exam where you literally couldn't even start to make a sensible stab at the areas where you might be examined. I felt that I had to know EVERYTHING. Also, I have done about 90 minutes of actual work since we got the call on Tuesday. The burden of OFSTED on unpaid volunteer governors is significant. Did I over-prepare and over-stress? Potentially. But I needed to be on top of my brief, otherwise I'd be letting down an incredibly dedicated staff, headteacher, rest of the governing team - but most importantly - the pupils that we work for. Being a governor is about holding to account - educationally and finance-wise. It's also about being a critical friend to the leadership. But fundamentally it's about working as hard as you possibly can to deliver the best education (and not just academically) to every single pupil that attends your school. So am I exhausted - yes! Can I talk about how we did - no! Would I do it again? Only if I had to... On a slightly more serious note though, OFSTED inspections happen relatively infrequently and although there are things I'd rather spend my time doing, I recognise the importance of being held to account and the quality of education etc being scrutinised. So if you've ever considered becoming a governor - I would (still!) highly recommend it. It's incredibly interesting, hugely rewarding and if you're looking to move into leadership, it can help you to develop your strategic mind and skillset. Plus, boards always love having lawyers on them - the skillset is a valuable one.
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TNPA Q3 Membership Briefing - Tomorrow! 📅 Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 🕒 Time: 2 p.m. ET 📣 Attention TNPA members! Tomorrow, join us for an exclusive 30-minute briefing on legislative and regulatory updates, programming activities, and how to get involved in the next TNPA Leading EDGE student internship cohort. Stay on for an additional 15 minutes to ask questions and dive deeper into insights from our excellent team. This is a members-only event designed to keep your organization "in the know." Make sure you're registered and ready to join us! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e6jHwPCf 👀 Not a member yet? Discover the benefits of TNPA membership and how you can stay informed and connected with industry leaders. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e96jTfdy #tnpa #membershipbriefing #legislativeupdates #nonprofitleadership #stayinformed #jointnpa #nonprofitsector
Director Of Public Affairs at Impetus and co-author of How To Go To Work: The honest advice no one ever tells you at the start of your career (Penguin, 2020)
I spent years convincing decision makers to adopt policies. I'd turn up at the Minister's office, present a new report and talk through how they could get it through the Treasury. The new initiative would get announced. We'd celebrate. Surely this time we'd crack the problem. But then the grand plan wouldn't lead to the outcomes we wanted. And we were back to the drawing board. So I started to think differently, guided by brilliant people like Neil Crowther Patrick Watt and Nana Taona Kuo who I have been fortunate to call my boss. People who belived in dignity, justice and equity. Whose policy toolkit was about evidence, creativity and partnership. People who put people at the heart of policy making and built movements to deliver the change. Today I'm working with organisations who live that philosophy, like Impetus - Backing the best who invest in social leaders and their teams over the long term to deliver benchmark beating outcomes, Shelter whose commitment to deeply listening to lived expereince defines their direction, and now The Social Innovation Partnership (TSIP) whose dedication to foster sustained impact by collaboratively influencing the underlying dynamics that contribute to societal issues, breaks every rule in the policy playbook. It is - as they say - a journey. But a better, more inclusive, respectful way of making policy. One that works.
Say hi to our new board members! 👋 In the last weeks of 2023, we welcomed five new Non-Executive Directors to the TSIP board – and we’re delighted to be introducing them to you: Audrey Clavedon, Gurjinder Dhaliwal, Steve Haines, David Parry, and Sheila Ruiz will bring a wealth of lived experience, professional expertise and a passion for supporting TSIP’s mission of reimagining a fair society. With their support, we continue our work in ensuring that people and organisations have the knowledge, access and power they need to drive positive change in the places they choose and the issues that affect them. “The recognition of the complexity of social change and our desire to enhance our accountability to our clients, staff and the communities we work with has been a key driver for the development of our Board”. Mercy Shibemba, Chair. Learn more about our new Non-Executive Directors here: https://lnkd.in/gTKsTrJG #TSIP #SocialInnovation #NED Audrey Clavedon David Parry Gurjinder Dhaliwal Steven Haines Sheila Ruiz
The Queensland Community Achievement Awards nominations are now open! QFCC sponsors the Dedicated to Supporting Young Queenslanders Award, which recognises and celebrates individuals or organisations that share a vision to actively work towards empowering and uplifting young Queenslanders. This Award serves as a testament to our unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive environment for the growth and development of young people throughout the state. Here's how to nominate someone in your community for their support to young Queenslanders: 1️⃣Describe their contribution to supporting young Queenslanders. 2️⃣Provide specific examples of how their work has directly impacted the lives of young Queenslanders. 3️⃣In what ways do they engage, empower and encourage young people to reach their full potential? 4️⃣Can you highlight any innovative approaches or initiatives that they have implemented to support young Queenslanders? 5️⃣How do they measure the success and impact of their programs or initiatives on the lives of young people? 6️⃣In 25 words summarise your nomination, highlighting the achievements and impacts made. Nominations close 14 August 2024: https://lnkd.in/dz-9PcXN
“My accountancy background gave the local leadership team confidence in me and the group I was leading." Una Troy, Managing Director with SS&C Technologies, tells us how her qualification as a Chartered Accountant benefited her career progression in the United States. Read the full article on the Accountancy Ireland website: https://brnw.ch/21wHm6S Chartered Accountants Ireland #CharteredAccountants #CharteredAccountantsAbroad #AmericanAccountants #WorkingAbroad
Today is the last day to nominate an inspiring individual, business or project for the Queensland Reconciliation Awards! Nominations close at 5pm today, so if you haven’t already, make sure to get your nominations in before time runs out. To nominate an inspiring organisation or initiative advancing reconciliation, visit qld.gov.au/reconciliation. Nominations close 5pm, Monday 18 March 2024. #ReconciliationQLD deadly stories @deadly.stories
