Leadership and Governance for Charities in Ireland

This Workshop is Now Fully Booked

Please note this workshop is now booked out. However, a cancellation list is now in operation. If you wish to be put on the cancellation list, please contact the IoD Training Team on training@iodireland.ie or phone +353 1 411 0010.

Overview

This 'Leadership and Governance for Charities in Ireland' workshop fits under the Governance Frameworkd Dimension of the IoD Ireland Continuing Professional Development Framework for Directors. It is eligible for 6 hours of Chartered Director CPD. This session may also be eligible for other professional body CPD, please check with your relevant professional body. The workshop will be led by Marie Collins CDir, Chartered Director and will be held at the Irish Management Institute (IMI), Sandyford Road, Dublin 16. 

Being a director/trustee for a Charity is a very fulfilling role, however, it can also be very challenging with onerous responsibility. IoD Ireland is hosting this full day in-person workshop specifically designed for those in governing roles in these organisations.    

The nominal rate for this workshop is designed to prioritise accessibility for directors and trustees on the boards of charities rather than the officers and directors of not-for-profit entities.

The workshop will take place at the Irish Management Institute (IMI), Sandyford Road, Sandyford, Dublin 16, and is part of the IoD Essentials Workshop Series.

What Will I Gain?
Participants on the workshop will gain an understanding and insight into:

• the role, responsibilities and leadership in guiding their organisation to achieve its charitable purpose by building a firm foundation for good governance.
• how good governance goes beyond conformance with laws and regulation.
• the skills and the practical approaches to good governance to assist in delivering lasting positive social impact for your organisation. 
• the governance challenges and developments facing charities.

Photography Notice
Please note that photos may be taken at this workshop for future marketing purposes. For further information, please contact: comms@iodireland.ie.

What People Say About This Workshop

“A very helpful and worthwhile workshop by the IoD. Directors need to keep learning, trying and continuously improving to achieve best practice in the interests of our charities. Great insights, tips and nuggets of info were given by the participants as well as the presenter.”
Carol Fawsitt, Solicitor (retired), Chair of The Ark and Co-Founder Silent Voices

“This was an excellent workshop.  There was a wide range of different stakeholders sharing their experiences in the charity sector under the tutelage and guidance of the super Marie Collins.” 
Dominic Rigby, Dom Rigby Consultancy Limited

“This is a very useful workshop for anyone already holding charity board roles or those considering bringing their skills and experience to add value to this sector. The content, format, and presentation provides a great learning environment and encourages open discussion and sharing of experience among participants.”
Jillian Mahon Independent Consultant/Advisor and Board Director

“This course is an essential for those who are, or may be considering becoming, a Trustee of a charity. It provides great insights into the roles, responsibilities and challenges of a Trustee and provides a toolkit to develop and promote great governance in any organisation.” 
Paul Owens Chair City Of Dublin YMCA

“The IoD Leadership and Governance for Charities workshop is excellent for current or soon-to-be Trustees. A wide range and breadth of areas covered. Marie Collins adeptly shared her expert knowledge and drew on the group's experience to bring us from policy to practice.” 
Jillian van Turnhout, Trustee, Irish Girl Guides CLG and One in Four CLG

“I found the workshop very thought-provoking, informative and enjoyable, and thought that Marie Collins did a brilliant job of achieving her goals while encouraging interaction by the participants.” 
David McKenna, Company Secretary, Ballymun Youth Action Project

“This was a most enjoyable and informative workshop covering an area that is very much in the news at present - good governance in charities or perhaps good governance missing in some charities. Marie Collins covered a wide range of topics in a very easy manner that allowed all taking part to become very involved in the discussions that were encouraged. So the subject matter took on a very real aspect. I would recommend this workshop to anyone that has an involvement or interest in the charity sector.”
Eugene Noble, Director, Orange Business

“I thought that this workshop was an excellent use of my time, it was well delivered, addressing key issues which most boards will inevitably have to tackle. It highlighted core principles, some practical and ethical dilemmas, and provided a safe environment to tease out any areas of concern. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who's role includes supporting a Board of Trustees, or anyone who is already on a board or considering joining aboard.”
David Hickson, Financial Controller, Community Foundation Ireland

“I thought that this workshop was an excellent use of my time, it was well delivered, addressing key issues which most boards will inevitably have to tackle. It highlighted core principles, some practical and ethical dilemmas, and provided a safe environment to tease out any areas of concern. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who's role includes supporting a Board of Trustees, or anyone who is already on a board or considering joining a board.”
IoD Ireland Workshop Attendee

In this workshop, Marie will take participants through the following key areas:

• understanding your role and responsibilities as directors/trustees.
• a practical understanding of key governance frameworks for Charitable Organisations and how to apply these to your charity.
• board effectiveness, risk management and accountability.
• boardroom culture and dynamics.     

Workshop material is prepared by IoD trainers and produced by the IoD wholly and exclusively for use by workshop participants. Please note that workshop material is provided in hard copy to all participants. Requests for additional or soft copies of material may be accommodated upon receipt of written request.

Marie Collins is a Chartered Director (CDir), a course leader on the Governance and Diploma Programme aspect of the Chartered Director Programme and is an Assessor on the IoD's Board Evaluation service.

Marie is a Chair of Home Building Finance Ireland DAC, Bank of Ireland's Dawson MT dac and New Irelands Master Trust. She is an independent non-executive director with Dunnes Stores PT ULC and is Board of Trustees Chair with the Trinity College Dublin Foundation. Marie is an independent member of the Communications Regulator (ComReg) Audit and Risk Committee.

Marie holds a Post Grad Dip in Corporate Governance from University College Dublin (UCD) and an MBA from Trinity College and is a Fellow of The Chartered Governance Institute in the UK. 

CPD

This 'Leadership and Governance for Charities in Ireland' workshop fits under the Governance Frameworkd Dimension of the IoD Ireland Continuing Professional Development Framework for Directors. It is eligible for 6 hours of Chartered Director CPD. This session may also be eligible for other professional body CPD, please check with your relevant professional body.

Workshop Costs

Due to the subject matter of this workshop, we are delighted to offer this at a special discounted rate.

• IoD members - €160 ex VAT
• Non-members - €200 ex VAT

The nominal rate for this workshop is designed to prioritise accessibility for directors and trustees on the boards of charities rather than the officers and directors of for-profit entities.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Places can only be confirmed on receipt of full payment. Cancellations and a full refund will be accepted if received in writing to training@iodireland.ie by 5pm on Friday, 17th November 2023. After this date, no refund will be possible, and all fees will be forfeited in the event of a cancellation or non-attendance.

Group Bookings

If you would like to make a group booking, please contact the IoD Training Team on training@iodireland.ie or phone +353 1 411 0010.

Contact Information

For all queries relating to the IoD Training Programme, please contact training@iodireland.ie or phone +353 1 411 0010.