A comprehensive guide on best practices, strategies, and guidelines for community and voluntary groups. This guide covers essential topics such as procurement, volunteer management, grant applications, and public relations.
Target Audience: Community and voluntary groups in need of guidance and strategies to enhance their operational and management practices.
Author: |
Vincent Lyons |
Publisher: |
Galway County Community and Voluntary Forum |
Year: |
– |
No. of pages: |
99 |
Who is this for? |
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| Community and voluntary groups, providing them with guidelines and best practices to enhance their operations and effectiveness. | |
Useful Questions this can answer |
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| · How can a community or voluntary group effectively manage its procurement process?
· What are the best practices for managing volunteers in community organisations? · What should be considered during the grant application process? · How can a community or voluntary group effectively manage its public relations? · What are the legal and administrative responsibilities of committee members and officers in a community or voluntary group? |
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Additional Valuable Info & Insights |
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| The booklet emphasizes the importance of clear financial management, stating that the finance section is crucial, especially for new groups. It highlights the need for transparency in fund control, decision-making processes on spending, and the necessity of regular account auditing. | |
Keywords |
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| Community and Voluntary Groups, Procurement Process, Managing Volunteers, Grant Applications, Public Relations, Legal and Administrative Aspects, Financial Management, Meeting Management, Strategic Planning, Communication | |