Charity Jobs have recently published a useful article on how small groups might consider creative and affordable ways to ensure training and development is provided for their staff and volunteers.
We’re currently facing a huge cost of living crisis and, according to some sources, also on the brink of another devastating recession, so it’s hardly surprising that VCS organisations are feeling the pinch!
According to the Status of UK fundraising Report, 32% of non-profit organisations saw a decrease in their income in the last twelve months. And when times are tough, the training budget is usually one of the first things to be cut. So how do you manage training your staff on a budget?
Providing learning and development programmes can cost money that small organisations simply don’t have available – after all, funding training for staff means there’s less money for supporting clients. However, as well as training on new systems, initiatives, policies or services, the loss of one member of staff (or volunteer) can result in a huge loss of skills, knowledge and abilities that we then have to urgently try and provide training to someone to take on that role. Read on
