Community Capacity Building
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The Selwyn District Council is committed to building community capability and capacity within our District. We look to support our local not-for-profits, community groups, organisations and clubs by offering support in developing their skillsets to help them operate in our district.
2024 Community Capacity Building Schedule
| Topic | Date and Time | Location | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funding Forum | Wednesday 1 May | Te Ara Ātea, 56 Tennyson Street | Selwyn Funding Forum 2024 | Humanitix |
| Volunteer Support, Leadership and Management | Wednesday 5 June | Te Ara Ātea, 56 Tennyson Street | Volunteer Support, Leadership and Management | Humanitix |
| Supporting those with a disability to Volunteer | Wednesday 21 August | Te Ara Ātea, 56 Tennyson Street | Supporting those with a disability to Volunteer | Humanitix |
| Supporting Newcomers to Volunteer | Wednesday 2 October | TBC | Supporting Newcomers to Volunteer | Humanitix |
| Kia Rite Hoea - How to Plan Successful Events | Held based on demand | Register your interest by email to events@selwyn.govt.nz |
Past Community Capacity Building Video & Resources:
| Topic and Video Link | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| February 2024 | Steven Moe, Partner at Parry Field Lawyers, shares tip for how to chair a meeting well - as well as other observations about being Board Chair, decision making, succession planning and more. | |
| Chairing the Board | May 2023 | A chairperson is key to ensuring an effective and efficient meeting. In this one-hour workshop hosted by Steven Moe from Parry Field Lawyers, attendees learnt tips and tricks for running a successful meeting. |
| Good Governance | May 2023 | Good Governance is essential for organisations to develop strategy and engage in long term thinking. But what does governance really involve, and what are the key things to learn to do it even better? |
| Making it hard to say 'No' to Sponsorship | May 2021 | Former Sponsorship Professional of the Year recipient Mike Wootton dives into what makes it hard for brands to say no to you. He’ll show you how to build confidence, outline why business’s sponsor and how to research a business before you approach them. |
| March 2021 | This webinar explains how, in just 90 minutes a week, you can set-up and run successful digital marketing. We'll look at your publishing opportunities and how to really showcase your expertise on multiple digital platforms. | |
| March 2021 | What is working now in digital marketing? How do you ensure your business gets seen by the perfect audience? We'll share the best ways to work smart and get found. | |
| March 2021 | Learn about how to create an engaged community via email, how to write good emails and how to continue to build relationships. | |
| June 2020 | This free webinar is facilitated by Glenda Martin of Volunteering Canterbury and will cover the fundamentals of volunteer management including recruitment, retention and recognition. | |
| June 2020 | Join Ashleigh from Rushton Marketing as she introduces you to the wonderful world of Facebook and Instagram advertising! | |
| June 2020 | A video for business owners who have their own business Facebook page but aren’t sure how to use it effectively or what to post. | |
| May 2020 | Getting online and ensuring your website is up to scratch can be daunting. This is a practical webinar to answer common questions about websites, online purchasing and eCommerce. |