Community group leader training

Providing advice, guidance and resources to assist volunteers in writing and applying for grants from government and other sources.

Resources

Notes: Fundraising and Grants(PDF, 757KB)

Example Gantt chart: Fundraising and Grants(XLSX, 11KB)

Links discussed in the presentation

• Our Community - the organisation that collates grants

• The Funding Centre

• Federal Government Grants information system

• Population – Surf Coast Shire Community Profile lists lots of characteristics of our population, linked to the National Census. Lots of information, topics shown on the left. Could be useful in demonstrating current population, age groups, gender or other characteristics of your area.

• Crime Stats - The Crime Statistics Agency keeps data on crime that can be compared by Municipality and State. Could be used to demonstrate need for a program designed to reduce crime. Tabs near the top of the page give options.

• Health Data - The Victorian Population Health Survey provides statistics at a state and local Government level.  Could be used to demonstrate a health issue your grant application intends to improve. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the reports.

• Childhood Development – The Australian Early Childhood Development Census (AEDC). It shows the health and wellbeing development of children starting school. Could be used to strengthen funding applications for early years programs. In the Search Bar, type in “Surf Coast”. You’ll be able to download the data and explanations.

Providing ideas, advice and guidance to community groups around growing membership and getting helpers for your club/group/activity.

Resources

Notes: Attracting Members and Helpers(PDF, 996KB)

Other resources: Attracting Members and Helpers(DOCX, 130KB)

Links discussed in the presentation

• Consumer Affairs Victoria is responsible for incorporated Associations
• Consumer Affairs Victoria's Model Rules
• Many groups don’t need to be a registered fundraiser, but just in case, read the Consumer Affairs info on Fundraising.

Providing ideas, advice and guidance to community groups around developing strategies, action plans, and a plan for transitioning leadership.

Resources

Other resources: Strategic Planning and Succession(DOCX, 132KB)

Links discussed in the presentation

• Harvard Business Review article: Don't Let Strategy Becoming Planning

Providing ideas, advice and guidance to community groups around appropriate financial management and oversight.

Resources

Notes: Financial Management(PDF, 1MB)

Annual balance sheet(PDF, 408KB)

Annual income and expenditure(PDF, 439KB)

Monthly balance sheet(PDF, 416KB)

Monthly income and expenditure(PDF, 439KB)

Other resources: Financial Management Resources(DOCX, 131KB)

Providing ideas, advice and guidance to community groups around planning for both large and small events. the who, what, when, where and how, plus writing event plans, site plans, risk assessments, emergency management and more.

Don’t be daunted – smaller events often have smaller plans. The important thing is to record what you’ll do so all involved can follow your lead. It also makes it easier to gain any required permits.

Resources 

Notes: Event Planning(PDF, 1MB)

Link discussed in the presentation

• City of Greater Geelong event planning
• Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) - Community & Charitable gaming application process 
• Surf Coast Shire Council Place of Public Entertainment permits