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Mentoring for success

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Date and time: By invitation – register interest with Community Impact Bucks

Type: Online/ in-person/ phone


Are you grappling with organisational change, strategic planning, or staying competitive in the current climate? We offer free one-to-one mentoring sessions with an experienced not-for-profit leader who can help guide your decision making.  

Who should attend

Mentoring for Success sessions are designed for trustees, leaders, and senior managers of small charities, community groups, voluntary organisations, and social enterprises with income under £100,000 that are already delivering services in Buckinghamshire, as well as for people looking to set up new organisations delivering services in Buckinghamshire. 

These sessions are ideal for you if you are looking to develop clear plans to ensure your organisation’s effectiveness now and into the future. 

Session topics

Mentoring sessions with Warren Koehler cover topics such as: 

  • Aligning organisational vision with objects, aims, and objectives. 
  • Developing the culture of your team and working with trustees to embed this across the organisation. 
  • Reviewing your organisational structure to ensure it is fit for purpose. 
  • Reviewing and understanding the roles and responsibilities of leaders and trustees. 
  • Assessing your governance and creating a plan to improve board effectiveness. 
  • Developing policies for your organisation and ensuring they are fit for use. Get advice on policies on our Policies webpage.  
  • Developing an outcomes/impact culture for services. 
  • Understanding financial management and regulatory requirements. 
  • Making a positive transition from being a founder-led organisation. 
  • Developing positive relationships between operational staff and trustees. 

 

About the mentor

With a passion for helping charity leaders succeed, Warren Koehler brings a wealth of experience from his 18 years in the social work profession and his subsequent roles in the private and not-for-profit sectors. 

Throughout his career, Warren has gained extensive experience in business management, regulatory requirements, mergers and acquisitions, and quality service provision. His final 12 years were spent in the charity sector, focusing on services for disabled people of all ages, working with both large national providers and medium-sized local charities. 

How to register

Mentoring for Success sessions are by invitation only and are for organisations with annual income under £100,000.  Please register your interest with Community Impact Bucks to see if you are eligible. For questions, contact Frankie Hockham at 01844 617218 or info@communityimpactbucks.org.uk. 

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