ACEVO Annual Conference and Dinner 2009

Overview

Following ten years of stability the economic and political environment is rapidly changing. This conference will examine the current economic and political climate, upcoming changes in Government at a local and national level, and what this means for you and your board.

The political climate is already shifting and 2009-10 will be a crucial year. Are you and your board aware of the risks and opportunities that will arise as the year unfolds? Are you providing the right strategic direction to ensure your organisation avoids risks and seizes opportunities? The conference will hear from a range of experts on what the year holds, how the major political players are likely to respond, and what it all means for you.

The past year has seen many organisations put their faith (and their money) in institutions that then proved unworthy of that trust. Do you and your board have the right skills and relationships in place to ensure this doesn't happen to you? Come and hear from leading figures on how chief executives and boards can assess and manage investment risk.

Equally, are you and your board seizing all the opportunities you could be? In a tougher economic climate, being aware of and making the most of those opportunities will be more crucial than ever. Hear speakers discuss ways of diversifying income, including the latest on different types of social investment.

Attend this conference and ensure that you and your board have latest knowledge to seize opportunities and prepare for potential pitfalls.

Topics covered

• The current economic and political environment and upcoming changes in local and national Government
• Political risks and opportunities that boards should be aware of to set the right strategic direction
• A look at the economic climate next year and the impact on the third sector
• Board skills and relationships needed to effectively assess and manage investment risk
• Diversifying income streams 
• Social investment opportunities

Learning outcomes

Delegates will develop a clear understanding of the current environment and the effect of political change on the third sector. Delegates will also learn lessons from this year’s economic instability and understand what next year may hold for the economy. A clear understanding of the skills and relationships needed to effectively manage organisations’ assets, as well as ways to diversify revenue will also be gained.

Price

• Third/Public sector £250*/£280
• Private sector £300*/£330
• ACEVO Member Price £220*/£250
• Small ACEVO Member Price £170*/"£200 (Small organisations with turnover of £150K or less. Quote "Small org" in the special requirements when booking)

*Book now for these early bird prices available until 25 September 2009

Further queries

Contact the events team on 0845 345 8497 or email events@acevo.org.uk