Friday 8 December, 14.30 – 18.30, book: bit.ly/2zlHf4w

Arts & Business Scotland are delighted to announce their latest Development Forum which will focus on the power of partnerships forged between businesses and cultural organisations and will showcase the many mutual benefits (social and economic) that can be derived from such creative collaborations and how the conventional image of sponsorship is being thrown out of the window.

The afternoon will be divided into two sessions followed by a Q&A with ample networking opportunities including a festive drinks reception from 17:30.

Speakers within the two sessions will include:

Andy Parkinson, Director, Consilium Research and Consultancy, who will share some top tips and learning points extracted from the analysis of existing and recent partnerships and business surveys.

Gerry Corish, Scottish Salmon Company who will present on how their sponsorship of the National Theatre of Scotland and the Theatre in Schools project is a reflection of the values of the company and how the Scottish cultural offering is at the very heart of their brand and marketing activities.

With a short introduction by:

Helen Ireland, Director of External Relations at National Museums Scotland, who will discuss the importance of business and cultural partnerships in the context of the Museums work, with reference to some of their recent partnerships including with The Glenmorangie Company and Morton Fraser.

This event is completely free to members of Arts & Business Scotland. There is a small charge of £20+VAT for non-members.

The event is suitable for arts, heritage and business organisations, including participants on the Resourcing Scotland’s Heritage training programme, which through funding from HLF, has enabled Arts & Business Scotland and partners to encourage fundraising skills development across Scotland’s heritage as well the arts sector. This is the third of four Development Forum events this financial year offering peer to peer learning and networking opportunities developed by Arts & Business Scotland.

Approximate schedule (subject to change)

14:30 – 15:00 Registration, coffee/tea and networking
15:00 – 16:00 Talks
16:00 – 16:20 Coffee/tea and networking
16:20 – 17:30 Talks
17:30 – 18:30 Drinks and networking

This training event, Wednesday 15 November, will provide a ‘how-to’ guide to crowdfunding for cultural organisations.

The event will include:
• The who, what and why of crowdfunding
• Crowdfunding stories
• Practical group exercises
• Methodologies
• Developing your network and target audience

This event is aimed at organisations who are considering undertaking a crowdfund and who have a project in mind and who want to understand how to plan a crowdfund.

Book: bit.ly/2hJ5NZG

Feedback on Introduction to Crowdfunding: ‘I expected to find too much complicated information and to be put off. I found it very helpful, positive and good fun.’
Isobel Leckie, Causey Development Trust

Business Briefing-01 (2)A business briefing from Arts & Business Scotland, in association with The HR Dept.

So often people are great technically but are the wrong fit in terms of attitude and behaviours, so how do we recruit and develop the right people (and not the wrong people)? By using competences, in a simple and consistent way.

This session will cover:
• The benefits of Competency based recruitment and performance management
• Why it is so important and how to do it effectively and simply
• How to develop competences for roles and how to use them in recruitment
• How competences can be used effectively in performance management

Followed by optional free advice surgeries with the speaker Ian Pilbeam, from The HR Dept.

This briefing is suited for organisations of all sizes, in the arts, cultural and heritage sector, as well as the business sector. The session will be ideally suited for those leading organisations, managing teams or those in office management and human resources positions.

Details:

09.00 – 10.30
Arts & Business Scotland, 1st Floor, Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5EZ
Book here http://bit.ly/2fxi1Yr
Free for Arts & Business Scotland Members
£25+VAT for non-members

Arts & Business Scotland is delighted to announce booking is now open for courses and seminars in Edinburgh on copywriting, hiring for attitude and being a board member and their next Development Forum in Glasgow.

See all events here http://bit.ly/2vXOytB

Development Forum: GDPR and A Culture Strategy for Scotland
Thursday 26 October, Glasgow
Booking: https://DevelopmentForumOct26.eventbrite.co.uk

Our latest Development Forum features two Topics in Focus:
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will have a significant impact on how cultural organisations deal with personal data. Speakers from Scott-Moncrieff and BTO Solicitors will discuss important changes, including how it will affect fundraising and marketing.
A representative from Scottish Government will share the progress of A Culture Strategy for Scotland, enabling attendees to contribute to the consultation and feedback process.

This event is brought to you by Arts & Business Scotland, with Resourcing Scotland’s Heritage (RSH).

Telling it like it is – Effective Copywriting
Thursday 28 September, Edinburgh
Booking: https://CopywritingSept28.eventbrite.co.uk

This one-day training session explores the five stages of the copywriting process in the context of putting together an effective case for support for a cultural project or cause. Topics include defining and applying your tone of voice, writing creative headlines and crafting an elevator statement.

Introduction to Being a Board Member
Wednesday 4 October, Edinburgh
Booking: https://IBBMOct4.eventbrite.co.uk

This seminar is for new board members/trustees in the charitable arts sector (and those who would like a refresher) to understand their roles and responsibilities. Topics covered include: demystifying your legal and financial responsibilities and the dividing line between your role and that of the professional staff

Hiring and Managing for Attitude – Business Briefing
Tuesday 10 October, Edinburgh
Booking: https://HiringforAttitude.eventbrite.co.uk

So often people are great technically but are the wrong fit in terms of attitude and behaviours, so how do we recruit and develop the right people (and not the wrong people)? The session, delivered by A&BS member The HR Dept will cover the how to implement Competency based recruitment and performance management, and why it is so important.

Business sponsorship is increasing in importance as a funding stream for cultural organisations.

This event, hosted by Arts & Business Scotland on September 1 will give cultural organisations and businesses the opportunity to learn more about how to collaborate effectively and make the most out of sponsorship opportunities, including through match funding from the Culture & Business Fund Scotland.

The event will feature:
– Speakers from Scottish Ballet, Dundee Institute of Architects, Check-it Scaffold and Arts & Business Scotland.
– Case studies of sponsorship stories from across Scotland (People’s Tower Project, Dundee and Swan Lake)
– Information about doubling funding through the Culture & Business Fund Scotland.
– Guidance on effective and collaborative engagement with businesses.
– Excellent opportunities for networking and peer learning.
– Tea and coffee provided. Event ends with Q&A followed by networking and drinks.

Friday 1 September | Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA) Registration 14:30 | Event 15:00 – 18:30

Find out more and book tickets here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/culture-business-forum-dundee-tickets-36654339115