Innovation is rarely in short supply across the nonprofit sector. Charities are full of motivated, resourceful people with ideas for doing things better. But turning those ideas into meaningful change can be challenging in organisations where governance, accountability and limited resources can understandably make risk feel difficult to embrace.

This Charities Institute Ireland Data Intelligence Network event will explore what it takes to create an environment where innovation can thrive - and how leaders can bring colleagues, boards and other stakeholders with them through change.

Through practical case studies and an expert panel, we’ll look beyond technology and data to the people and culture at the heart of successful innovation. Speakers will share their experience of building support for new ideas, overcoming resistance and creating the conditions for change to take hold.

By the end of the session, participants will have a clearer understanding of how to:

• Place innovation projects within the wider context of their organisation and sector
• Approach organisational change as a people and culture challenge, rather than simply an IT or data project
• Build engagement and collaboration among boards, colleagues and other stakeholders
• Take away practical approaches that can help turn ideas into successful, sustainable change

The session is designed for anyone involved in leading or enabling change within a nonprofit organisation, from CEOs and senior leaders to fundraising, data, CRM and operational teams. You do not need to be a data or technology expert to take part.

Moderator

• Jane Trenaman

Speakers

• Katie Scott – Head of Fundraising Transformation, Cancer Research UK
• Kate Morris – Head of Innovation, ALONE
• Shane Waring – Dublin City Council
• Veronica Sullivan – Head of IT Development, National Lottery