Stakeholder Management

Getting a good team together is a very important start. This needs something called called ‘stakeholder engagement’: this means finding out who the people, and the other groups that are in your community that match your aims and seeing if they can help you. They can be people like you or organisations like your county council Typical stakeholders are:
- Someone good at communicating who can set up and record meetings
- Someone who is good at finances – you may need a treasurer
- The Community’s Schools Green committees
- Local Sports clubs
- The local authority’s sustainability officer
There are many more really important stakeholders that you may need – you can find out who they may be and how to engage with them using the resources below.
The energy transition to energy democracy (RESCOOPS)
This discusses the role of renewable energy sources cooperatives (REScoops) in the energy transition to energy democracy. REScoops are...
Dialogue and Engagement Hub
This resource will help you get more people from your community involved in sustainability, it shows you how to get more people talking to...
Social Enterprise Toolkit
A toolkit for social enterprises, including various exercises, strategies, and advice to help organizations succeed. It covers topics such as...
Community Energy: A Practical Guide to Reclaiming Power
A full guide all about community energy. It covers everything you need to build a core team, [tooltip text="how people get on with eachother in...
Tools for helping with Committee Setup (from SEAI SEC Programme)
This is a gateway or starting point into many resources offered by the SEAI. These are aimed at helping sustainable energy communities grom. It...
Collection of Resources for Community Groups (from Galway PPN)
A very large collection of resources, and guidelines specially made for community groups. It talks about topics from national policies and legal...
A Guide to Setting Up and Running a Residents Association
While this booklet is a detailed guide about how to set up a Residents Association, and how to manage it once you've set it up, its lessons are...
Setting Up a New Community Organization
Get thorough guidance on how to set up a voluntary or community organization. This document covers important topics like how to identify your...
Best Practice For Community Groups Guide
A comprehensive guide on best practices, strategies, and guidelines for community and voluntary groups. This guide covers essential topics such...
Board Roles Relationships and Boundaries
This is a presentation, providing an overview of board roles, relationships, and boundaries within the context of Galway Volunteer Centre. It...