Upcoming Events

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Membership Recruitment, Retention and Engagement Workshop (Online)

Date: Wednesday, 29 September 2021
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (AEST)
Presenter: Kelly Chan, Operations Manager, Associations Forum, John Peacock, Chief Executive Officer, Associations Forum

This workshop will examine why members are so important to the vitality of an association and strategies on how to recruit, retain, serve and keep members satisfied with your association. Register for this workshop to ensure your association is making the most of opportunities regarding membership.

Finance Special Interest Group (SIG)

Date: Tuesday, 5 October 2021
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (AEDT)
Topic: Good Financial Governance

The Finance SIG is an opportunity for Associations Forum members to share ideas, strategies and challenges with their peers in the association sector. This SIG will look at what good financial governance looks like for associations and not-for-profits.

Company Secretary Workshop - How to take effective minutes (Online)

Date: Thursday, 7 October 2021
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (AEDT)
Presenter: Stephen Patterson FCPA FGIA GAICD, Manager - Client Services, Associations Forum

This workshop will provide practical tips on taking and writing minutes for Board meetings and general meetings; and the role of the company secretary in regards to taking minutes.

Increasing Your Profile and Strengthening Your Brand (Webinar)

Date: Tuesday, 12 October 2021
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm (AEDT)
Presenter: Tony Nicholls, Founder and Director, Good Talent Media

Learn how to get your stories up repeatedly in first tier media and build your organisation’s profile and credibility. There is no shortage of problems in the world and great organisations doing great work, but building your profile and showcasing your work is critical to attracting funding and influencing change.

Human Resources Special Interest Group (SIG)

Date: Thursday, 14 October 2021
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (AEDT)
Topic: Coming out of COVID-19: HR in 2021 and Going Forward

The Human Resources SIG is an opportunity for Associations Forum members to learn about managing interaction of staff and customers/stakeholders during, and after, the COVID pandemic.

Remote Workforce Best Practices Webinar

Date: Wednesday, 27 October 2021
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am (AEDT)
Presenter: Aarron Quach, Lead Specialist, Unified Workspace, Dell Technologies and Kym Campbell, Senior HR Advisor, Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ)

Workplaces have evolved significantly in recent times, needing to rapidly adapt to working remote. The shift to remote workplaces means businesses must transform the way they implement and manage their digital connected workforce.

Communications Special Interest Group (SIG)

Date: Thursday, 4 November 2021
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (AEDT)
Topic: Creating Engaging Content

Content creation is at the core of every good marketing campaign, from recruitment to advocacy. Associations must be able to create meaningful content to get their message across, on reasonable budgets.

Reputation Risk Management (Webinar)

Date: Tuesday, 9 November 2021
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm (AEDT)
Presenter: Tony Nicholls, Founder and Director, Good Talent Media

Crisis is no longer an aberration; it’s going to be the standard operating environment for decades. In the climate of digital media, there is a 24/7 demand for information, the traditional gatekeeper has changed, and news is instantaneous.

Membership Special Interest Group (SIG)

Date: Wednesday, 10 November 2021
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (AEDT)
Topic: Managing your Data

Accurate data is key to maintaining contact with members, stakeholders and prospective members.

11 Perennial Issues for Associations (Webinar)

Date: Wednesday, 17 November 2021
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am (AEDT)
Presenter: John Peacock, Chief Executive Officer, Associations Forum

Associations may vary greatly in their cause and membership; however, they have many factors in common.

Board Roles and Responsibilities Workshop (Online)

Date: Wednesday, 8 December 2021
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (AEDT)
Presenter: Kathy Nguyen, Manager - Client Services, Associations Forum

Undertaking the role of Director or Councillor within an association Board is a considerable yet manageable responsibility. This workshop will look at the legal framework for associations under the Corporations Act, state and territory Associations Act and the ACNC Act, Board roles and responsibilities under the common law and statute, plus best practice on the role of being a director.

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