As anyone working in communications in a not-for-profit will know, we play a key role in how the general public, service users, media and donors perceive our charity. Our sector is unique and so our roles vary significantly from our colleagues in the commercial world.

Often wearing many hats, we are the frontline when it comes to dealing with all sorts of problems and issues. As well as that, we are seen as an all knowing source of information, with infinite wisdom, patience and ability to meet all the various demands on our time.

By joining the Communications and PR Forum it allows us an opportunity to share our experiences in a safe space. We will discuss issues and innovations in the sector and learn how we can do less with more given increasing pressures on time and resources. Most importantly, we will build relationships and knowledge which will help us to deliver excellent communications strategies for our organisations.

Our forum theme for January is: Setting yourself up for success in 2025

Agenda:

• Planning
• Prioritisation
• Pitfalls and challenges

We will be sharing real-life examples and best practices on how organisations and individuals can set themselves up for a successful year ahead. This will be an interactive session, please consider the following questions:

1. Does your organisation set time aside or put a focused effort into planning?
2. Do you have templates or standardised processes to support planning?
3. What are your biggest challenges when approaching a communications campaign, event or on a day-to-day basis? (Eg: Are objectives clearly identified? Do silos get in the way? Do you have trouble knowing what to prioritise?)

Please send your forward your responses to Pamela Kavanagh via her Cii profile: https://charitiesinstitute.ie/profile/pamela-kavanagh

 Answers will be kept anonymous.