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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.

Community Capacity Building Schedule

TopicDate and TimeLocationRegistration Link
Best Practice Grant Managment and WritingThursday 16 October 2025, 12-1pmOnlineRegister here
Incorporated Society Changes with Steven MoeWednesday 22 October 2025, 6pmTe Ara ĀteaRegister here
Project Planning - Setting up for Grants SuccessThursday 23 October, 12-1pmOnlineRegister here
Evaluation and Reporting for GrantsThursday 30 October, 12-1pmOnlineRegister here
Kia Rite Hoea - How to Plan Successful EventsHeld based on demand Register your interest by email to events@selwyn.govt.nz

Past Community Capacity Building Video & Resources:

Topic and Video LinkDateDetails
Funding ForumMay 2024Do you think funding may be available to yourself or community? Want to know what funders are looking for? In this recording of the May 2024 Selwyn Funding Forum, hear from the Rātā Foundation, Public Trust, and ANZ New Zealand Staff Foundation.
How to recruit, engage and acknowledge volunteersApril 2024How to recruit, engage and empower your volunteers! Filled with insightful tips, Volunteer Canterbury speaks about the tools and knowledge needed to not only attract but also retain volunteers.
Chairing meetings well: Governance EssentialsFebruary 2024Steven 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 BoardMay 2023A 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 GovernanceMay 2023Good 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 SponsorshipMay 2021Former 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.
Why your business needs digital marketingMarch 2021This 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.
What is working now in digital marketing?March 2021What 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.
Email marketing - why is it so important?March 2021Learn about how to create an engaged community via email, how to write good emails and how to continue to build relationships.
Volunteer Management 101 ExpressJune 2020This free webinar is facilitated by Glenda Martin of Volunteering Canterbury and will cover the fundamentals of volunteer management including recruitment, retention and recognition.
Social media advertisingJune 2020Join Ashleigh from Rushton Marketing as she introduces you to the wonderful world of Facebook and Instagram advertising!
Facebook for business (beginners)June 2020A video for business owners who have their own business Facebook page but aren’t sure how to use it effectively or what to post.
Online purchasing and eCommerceMay 2020Getting 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.