Cardinia Shire Council is hosting a series of free skills development workshops to assist community groups with grants, fundraising and more.\
The workshops will be held between February and June 2024 to support volunteer community organisations such as sporting clubs, neighbourhood houses and community asset committees.
Grant writing workshop
Find out how to write successful grant applications, as well as information on what grants are available, and where to find them.
Thursday 1 February 2024, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Online OR in-person at Cardinia Civic Centre, 20 Siding Ave, Officer.
Strategic planning workshop
Learn more about the fundamentals of strategic planning for community groups, including marketing, recruitment and fundraising. Expressions of interest are sought as spaces are limited for this session.
Saturday 2 March, 10.30am to 2.30pm
In person – James Bathe Community Rooms, 67 Caversham Dr, Pakenham VIC 3810
Securing your future with a fundraising plan
This workshop will equip community groups with the skills to raise funds to achieve their short and long term goals
Wednesday 17 April, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Online OR in-person at Cardinia Civic Centre, 20 Siding Ave, Officer.
Social media marketing for community groups
Find out how community groups can reach new audiences and the pros and cons of using social media and online platforms for marketing
Wednesday 19 June, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Online OR in-person at Cardinia Civic Centre, 20 Siding Ave, Officer.
For more information, and to register for the sessions, visit cardinia.vic.gov.au/volunteering
