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In this workshop, we will explore how to get data collection and analysis done without a fuss. We’ll cover the key principles to help us actually learn from our data, we’ll explore effective ways to capture, collect and store data, and share top tools to help analyse and communicate what we gather. 

Our facilitator

Jacob Warn is a storyteller and community organiser working in the non-profit sector.

He brings a wealth of experience in helping organisations and social businesses communicate their impact in compelling and innovative ways working in a range of creative media. Previously, he was the Executive Director of Action for Education, a charity running schools for asylum-seeking youth in Greece and Strategic Lead of Europe Must Act, a pan-European campaigning movement for refugee rights. He leads, supports and engages with a wide variety of non-profits and communities of practice including Comic Relief, Refugee Action, HP, the ChangemakerXchange and Aspen UK. He is also the Founder and Director of the non-profit Global Solidarity Foundation, which runs initiatives with a focus on climate action and refugee rights.

Join Giving Women on October 3rd, as the women most affected by the climate crisis and environmental devastation lead the conversation and the action towards a sustainable future. Climate change disproportionately impacts women in underserved communities: droughts, floods, and desertification threaten their livelihoods, food security, access to water, and forced migration. Many of them hold solutions rooted in tradition and community, yet their voices are often absent from the climate conversations. In its 11th annual conference, Giving Women will rewrite the narrative on climate change. Engage in a powerful dialogue with women on the frontlines, NGOs, activists, and leaders as we uncover existing solutions and chart a path forward for a more sustainable future.

We’re bringing together a powerful force for change:
-Women leading the fight: Hear directly from those on the frontlines, finding solutions every day.
-World-renowned experts: Learn from leading minds in climate action and discover existing solutions that work.
-Action-oriented collaboration: Reflect, strategise and identify gaps with all stakeholders – NGOs, UN agencies, philanthropists, private sector leaders, and foundations.
Together, we will:

Shine a light on successful solutions ready for replication.
Bridge the gap between existing initiatives and new needs.
Chart a path forward to a more sustainable future.

This workshop will highlight the critical role soft skills play in effective project management, in particular in the challenging  and unpredictable world of non-profit work. Ioana will use her expertise to help you achieve successful outcomes in your project, emphasizing on leadership, empathy and the importance of communication skills.

Our facilitator

Supply Chain & Innovation Expertise

Mechanical engineer, Ioana had multiple leadership roles, working  for 20 years in FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) in several disciplines of Supply Chain.
Senior Director, her expertise is in:

 - Manufacturing - operation excellence, high performance organization design and employees engagement

 - Innovation and Global Portfolio management

 - Hands on project manager of complex projects in area of capital investment, product innovation and organization transformation

Ioana has been an active Member of Giving Women since 2018, engaged in multiple projects, a member of Project Monitoring Committee team, and a consultant for the Education and Training Pillar.

In the dynamic landscape of global projects, the ability to truly listen and comprehend the needs of project owners is paramount. To achieve remarkable results we need to equip ourselves with skills to not just hear, but to deeply understand the needs of our project owners and to collaborate within our teams. 
This workshop goes beyond the mere theory of active listening; it's a hands-on journey into effective communication. Through insightful discussions, real-world examples extracted from ongoing projects and a look at your personal history with communication you'll learn more about the art of active listening and empathetic understanding.
 
Understanding that there's no one-size-fits-all approach, we guide you to explore your unique  style and provide personalized strategies for improvement. After all, the key to becoming an exceptional listener lies with understanding yourself and your strengths and challenges.
 
Our facilitators

Renate Hauser has over 40 years of experience as a clinical psychiatrist and psychotherapist. She has taught counselling skills to students at university level and communication skills to junior doctors.

Charlie Page is a Canadian trained teen and family psychotherapist and the founder of a youth and female empowerment FOPSE (for profit social enterprise) in Toronto.

Together they provide a fun and informative workshop specifically designed and geared toward Giving Women projects and the circles around them. They include Insights into their experiences of listening, being heard and connecting with others in their psychotherapeutic practises and beyond.

Register belowFundraising from other countries can be hugely beneficial as it opens up a larger network of potential donors and supporters. It can also be a trap for the unwary and unprepared as it can use up time and funds which could better be placed in elevating local fundraising.

This workshop will help you evaluate whether fundraising abroad is viable for your organisation, what type of international fundraising you should contemplate, where you should look for funding, what steps are you need to take to make it happen and how to avoid costly mistakes. We will also look at some of the practical issues you will face such as tax and legal requirements and benefits to you and to donors; whether you need a separate legal entity abroad or whether an intermediary will work for you; and whether you need someone on the ground in the target country/ies.

Our facilitator

Nancy Bikson is the Managing Director of Chapel & York. She is a lawyer with over 40 years’
experience providing advice to private clients and charities worldwide. She has lived in the United
Kingdom, United States, Australia and France and has worked with and for organisations across the
world in both legal and fundraising capacities, specialising in cross-border work. She has a BA in
Late Mediaeval English History, a Juris Doctor degree and a LLM (Master of Laws Degree, Tax). She
is a member of the Richard III Society and lives in a house built in 1557.

The African Development Bank - Africa’s Premier Development Finance Institution, has established the Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative to specifically address the issue of funding Women led social & economic enterprises in Africa.  AFAWA aims to close the $42 billion financing gap for women entrepreneurs in Africa, unlock their entrepreneurial capacity, economic participation, and achieve maximum development impact through three (3) pillars: (i) Access to Finance for women entrepreneurs, (ii) Capacity Building to Financial Institutions and Women Small Medium Enterprises (WSMEs), and (iii) Ensuring an Enabling Environment for women entrepreneurs to strive.
Ms. Kamikazi will be discussing with us the work of AfDB as well as her own investment vehicle in hopes to provide more and required support to women entrepreneurs in Africa.

 
Our facilitator

Cynthia L. Kamikazi is the Chief – Partnerships Officer in the Gender, Women and Civil Society Department of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) leads the cooperation, policy dialogue, and resource mobilization efforts for the Bank’s gender agenda. She has successfully developed innovative strategies that led to successes such as the raising of more than $400Million for the Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) program. In Addition, Ms. Kamikazi’s passion for and commitment to development and Human Rights issues led her to found ShEmpowers, an investment company by women, for women owned, led and sourced businesses. Ms. Kamikazi holds a master’s degree in the Theory and Practice of Human Rights from the University of Essex in Colchester, UK and bachelor’s degrees in Psychology, Business Management & French Literature from Luther College, US.

Join us for an interactive fundraising workshop. Non-profits without a strategic fundraising plan often face unpredictable revenues, missed opportunities, and limited long-term vision. This workshop guides you through a step-by-step process and encourages reflective discussions about the future of your organisation. The workshop will help you create a robust fundraising strategy that is consistent with your goals using a template provided (CANVA). Abena Lauber will address key elements, from analysing current activities to outlining a three-year budget and setting clear goals. Walk away not only with a way to build your strategy, but also how to formulate actionable and measurable steps to improve your fundraising results. Don't miss this chance to elevate your fundraising game!
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OUR FACILITATOR

Abena Lauber
Abena Lauber worked for Human Rights Watch, notably organizing their annual gala and managing major donors. With 20 years of professional fundraising experience, she founded a.Community in 2017, providing tailored solutions to support organizations.  Abena has trained over 300 participants worldwide through online and in-person fundraising workshops she designed and co-designed. a.Community has worked with more than 50 clients for diverse sectors both in Switzerland and abroad.  She sits on the board of several Swiss non profit organizations, and she is a visiting lecturer at the Haute Ecole de Gestion in Geneva for the CAS in Fundraising.

Crafting compelling key messages is crucial for any nonprofit organization looking to create engagement and a lasting impact. In this workshop, we will delve into the art and science of developing effective key messages that resonate with your target audience. From defining your organization's core values and messaging pillars to designing campaign messages that evoke emotion and inspire action, this workshop will provide you with the tools and strategies to align your communication efforts with your desired outcomes. 
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OUR FACILITATOR

Kathleen Holmlund
Along with being the Operations and Communications Manager for Giving Women these past 4 years, Kathleen has worked in the communications field across various corporate and nonprofit sectors for over 20 years. These include consumer electronics, automotive electronics, human rights, climate, business ethics, health and food. She is a techie nerd at heart and loves trying out new tools that help amplify the reach of quality positive online content. 

Sonia Martin- Nair

A native of Singapore, Sonia has been in the digital field for over 20 years, both in the corporate and consulting sectors. She has helped to build and strengthen brands both in the B2B and B2C sectors. She joined Giving Women 2 years ago and is an integral part of  its Communications Team as being a highly valued member of our Project Circle Monitoring Committee. She has also advised a number of our Project Circles with their communications.

This workshop proposes to focus on what we mean by governance, why good governance is important, the characteristics of a good governance framework and the roles and responsibilities of the different actors within that framework. We will touch on some of the practicalities of setting up and supporting a Board, including managing conflicts of interest. Participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance of the workshop, as well as suggestions for specific themes that they would like to see addressed.
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OUR FACILITATOR

Joanne Goetz is a member of GW and a corporate governance expert, having worked with boards, committees and management at a senior level in the fields of scientific cooperation and international development. She is currently Head of Governance in a Geneva-based international organisation which brings together both the public and private sector. In addition to her corporate governance experience, Joanne has worked in project management roles and as data protection officer. 

* We also encourage you to watch one of our previous Panel on the topic of "Nonprofit Boards: How to make them more effective", held in June 2023 and available on our Youtube Channel. 

This clinic is to help our Project Circles understand the importance of Monitoring & Evaluation as a tool for accountability and learning. After a quick dive into the key elements of the M&E framework, we will address challenges PCs might face in establishing their M&E system. We want this workshop to be as interactive and practically useful as possible.  
*This workshop is open to all GW members, but please note it will be specifically targeting Project Circles.  

**If you are a current Project Owner and were unable to register to the workshop, please contact us.

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OUR FACILITATORS

Elianna is an active giving women member and member of the executive committee. She has been working in the field of development for more than 15 years in direct programme implementation, and more recently as a grant maker. Elianna has conducted many evaluations for Giving Women projects and sat on several project circles. 

Sophie is an active giving women member and also sits on the executive committee. Sophie spent a decade building her career in London's financial sector, with expertise in Leveraged Finance later transitioning to private equity. Upon relocating to Switzerland, she engaged in local volunteering activities and competitive ski touring races while raising her four children. In 2020, Sophie Pelka co-founded the Give It Forward Trust (GIFT) with two partners. GIFT embodies her belief in the power of professionalized philanthropy to drive sustainable changes, especially for women and girls.