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Are you interested in playing a role in how "big picture pan-sector issues" such as charity regulation, good practice standards and effectiveness of outcomes in the community and voluntary sector in Ireland are shaped and considered? If so, then taking on a leadership role which will have an impact across the whole community and voluntary sector could be for you.

When: 16 March

Where: Microsoft , Carmenhall Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18.

Time: 9.30 – 11:00

Microsoft Office Live Meeting is a tool which allows people to conduct meetings and collaborate over the internet, reducing costs and increasing productivity with ease.  Microsoft is hosting a training session on this invaluable tool in their facilities in Sandyford.  There is no charge for this event, but places are limited, book early to avoid disappointment.

When: 28 April

Where: Carmelite Community Centre, Aungier Street, Dublin 2

Time: 09:30-12:00,  registration from 09:15

Are funding cuts or declining income compelling your organisation to review its employment arrangements? Are you fully aware of your legal obligations and you employees’ entitlements?

This special half-day workshop has been designed by The Wheel to help community, voluntary, and charitable organisations get to grip with the complexities of employment law.

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When: 14 April
Where: Carmelite Community Centre , Aungier Street, Dublin 2
Time: 09:30-12:30 (registration from 09:15)

Charities and community/voluntary organisations are working in a very difficult environment with most organisations having to do more work with less money. Good leadership is more important than ever  - but to lead, we must be very clear about where we are going.

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The Wheel is continuing to work with our 16 colleague organisations in the Community and Voluntary Pillar to develop and present an alternative national economic recovery plan.  The Government has already stated that budget 2011 will see a further €4Bn fiscal adjustment (to comprise of a combination of expenditure cuts and increases in the tax take) - so the process of ensuring that vulnerable people are protected from the effects of this adjustment starts now.

In a bid to boost the communications and marketing skills across the sector, Mediacontact.ie has announced that it is giving away a media package worth €20,000 to an Irish charity.

NB: The closing date for submissions is Friday, 26 February , 2010 - get your entries in today!

When: 27 May

Where: Croke Park Conference Centre

Time: 09:00-16:00

Incorporating The Wheel’s AGM

The Wheel's annual conference, entitled Building a Better Ireland: Working Together to Make it Happen, will take place at the Croke Park Conference Centre in Dublin on Thursday, 27 May. A host of local and international speakers will offer their expertise on the challenges facing organisations in this trying time.

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When: 27 May

Where: Croke Park Conference Centre

Time: 09:00-16:00

The Wheel's annual conference, entitled Building a Better Ireland: Working Together to Make it Happen, will take place at the Croke Park Conference Centre in Dublin on Thursday, 27 May. A host of local and international speakers will offer their expertise on the challenges facing organisations in this trying time.

When: 9 March

Where: Mercer Hotel, Dublin 2

Time: 07:45am - 09:15am.  Registration from 07:30am

The stuff of greatness will be the theme for this encouraging and motivational breakfast briefing by Joe McKenna of Venture Advancement to be held in the Mercer Hotel on 9 March.

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When: 3 March

Where: Carmelite Community Centre , Aungier Street, Dublin 2

Time: 09:30-12:30 (registration from 09:15)

What is advocacy?  Find out at this essential interactive workshop! 

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When: 21 April 2010

Where: Clarion Hotel , Cork City

Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Working Better, Growing Stronger is a conference that aims to equip you and your community and voluntary group with the latest information and advice on a number of key issues, including: Governance, The Charities Act 2009, Employment Law, Financial Management, Fundraising, Online Marketing and Social Media. The event will feature inputs from a practising barrister, top facilitators and The Wheel's team of experts.

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A workshop that examines practical tools to manage finances and grow your funding in a recession.

When: 17 February

Where: Carmelite Community Centre, Aungier Street, Dublin 2

Time: 09:30am-12:30pm.  (registration from 09:15am)

part of our recession-busting supports for organisations.

With statutory funding on the decrease, and fundraising under severe pressure, organisations are now being pressed to rethink how they will deliver on their mission and objectives so that they can do the same with less resources. If they don't change the way they do things, they may find themselves running out of cash.

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When: 17 February

Where: Carmelite Community Centre, Aungier Street, Dublin 2

Time: 09:30am-12:30pm.  (registration from 09:15am)

part of our recession-busting supports for organisations.

Research conducted by The Wheel in 2009 shows that the majority of Irish community, voluntary and charitable organisations are dependent on statutory funding for at least 50 % of their total income.

However, with statutory funding on the decrease, organisations are now being pressed to rethink how they will deliver on their mission and objectives. If they don't, they will either have to suspend some of their activities and make staff redundant, or find themselves running out of cash to pay the bills.

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When: 10 March 2010

Where: Harbour Hotel, Galway

Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Working Better, Growing Stronger is a conference that aims to equip you and your community and voluntary group with the latest information and advice on a number of key issues, including: Governance, The Charities Act 2009, Employment Law, Financial Management, Fundraising, Online Marketing and Social Media. The event will feature inputs from a practising barrister, top facilitators and The Wheel's team of experts.

Book your place online now!