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ACOSVO has a New CRM System

Tuesday 17 July 2018

ACOSVO are delighted to announce we are streamlining our processess and moving over to a new CRM systmem! We will be migrating away from our venerable ACCESS database (labour intensive/not joined up/only accessible by one person at a time etc etc) to a state of the art, customised system.

While most of this change will, we hope, be undetectable to you as members it will significantly enhance the way Team ACOSVO are able to interact with you and provide an even better service.

The Scottish Government need your views - Governance Code Consultation, for comment by Friday 3rd August

Wednesday 11 July 2018

The Scottish Government are consulting on a new draft version of the Scottish Governance Code for the Third Sector.

Honour for inspirational Third Sector Leader

Tuesday 3 July 2018

Patricia Armstrong, Chief Executive of the Association of Chief Officers of Scottish Voluntary Organisations (ACOSVO) has been presented with her OBE today at Holyrood Palace. The Honour has been awarded for her services to Voluntary Organisations.

A highly respected figure and leader in the sector, Pat has been recognised for her dedication to inspiring leadership across Scotland’s voluntary sectors and beyond.

Annual Conference 2018 'Rebel With a Cause': Early Bird Tickets Available

Thursday 26 April 2018

“And the trouble is, if you don’t risk anything, you risk more.”
- Erica Jong

As third sector leaders we all want to make a difference in this world but does that mean we sometimes have to be a bit rebellious, and how do we balance this yet ensure we keep our trusted reputation?

Welcome to Team ACOSVO

Monday 16 April 2018

We would like to extend a warm welcome to two new members of staff joining Team ACOSVO.

Daryl Louden joins us as part of the Community Job Scotland scheme, as Project and Administration Assistant. Daryl will be assisting with events and marketing and undertaking administrative duties, helping out the whole team. When not at work Daryl enjoys playing golf, travelling, and socialising with friends. In addition he is a big fan of TV quiz programmes and has appeared on the quiz show Pointless.

For comment by Monday 30th April 2018 - Draft Public Sector Supply Chain Cyber Security Policy

Thursday 5 April 2018

The Scottish Government seeking comments from Scottish third sector organisations on the draft supply chain cyber security policy.

ACOSVO are Recruiting a Project & Administrative Assistant

Tuesday 20 February 2018

Exciting opportunity! Community Jobs Scotland are currently recruiting for a new person to support ACOSVO across Projects, Events, Engagements and the Office teams.

Leadership Cohort Cycle Nepal 2018 - Sign up Today

Thursday 15 February 2018

Excited to announce that ACOSVO Chief Executive, Pat Armstrong has signed up to the Active Leadership Cohort, with EMMS International, to cycle Nepal in November 2018.

Events Evaluation 2017 Infographic

Tuesday 6 February 2018

Click the image below to see our pdf infographic based on feedback from our 2017 events. Thank you to everyone who filled in a survey or attended an event in 2017. You help us shape our offerings to Scotland's third sector.

Third sector analytical exchange programme 2018

Tuesday 6 February 2018

This invites bids from voluntary organisations in Scotland for very short sharp projects (up to 10 person days) where statistical or analytical skills could make a difference to your organisation. The way this would work is individuals or small groups of Scottish Government analysts (one or two people) act as an analytical consultancy to solve problems in your organisation and would be delivered at no cost to you.

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Excited to announce that ACOSVO Chief Executive, Pat Armstrong has signed up to the Active Leadership Cohort, with EMMS International, to cycle Nepal in November 2018.

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