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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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New Year Resolutions

We've got other great challenges ahead including: Watching and learning from the supported activity which,codeacadamy online workshops Kev is going to keep himself as up-to-date as possible on all the latest digital,JustGiving via Facebook Rebecca will learn how to use the Raspberry Pi she got for Christmas and commit to blogging

https://scvo.scot/p/7489/2015/01/06/new-year-resolutions

Let's resolve to think differently about volunteering

For years, many have said the term volunteering makes them think of little old ladies supporting their,Minister’s comment “stick to your knitting” - our response to which resulted in SCVO’s most popular blog,SCVO is heavily immersed in this agenda, particularly through our digital participation work, and the

https://scvo.scot/p/7527/2015/01/09/lets-resolve-to-think-differently-about-volunteering

Why social media isn't about computers | #SMEX15

The sessions I went to included working with documentary makers, brilliant blogging with Mencap and handling,Even in the wonderful new world of digital media, comms is all about building relationships, earning,trust and getting people on board – whether that’s your own colleagues, clients, stakeholders or supporters

https://scvo.scot/p/7895/2015/02/12/why-social-media-isnt-about-computers-smex15

A sneak-peak at One Digital

developing a partnership bid to the Big Lottery Fund – One Digital.,tell you is:- We’re going to pool expertise from our partners using all our knowledge to develop and support,a network of Digital Champions support third sector organisations all across Scotland focus on Basic,Basic Digital Skills into their everyday work support the growing Basic Digital Skills infrastructure,We will be working as openly as possible and blogging and tweeting frequently to keep people up to date

https://scvo.scot/p/10126/2015/09/09/a-sneak-peak-at-one-digital

The effectiveness of the self-regulation of fundraising in Scotland: an informal review

to the organisation or ‘cold’ lists that have been bought from agencies specialising in data sales Digital,different regulatory framework north and south of the border could present a challenge for those using digital,Whilst the original recipient of a digital ‘ask’ might be based in the charity’s regulatory area, the,ease with which a digital ‘ask’ can be passed on to another person could lead to it being received in,(blog) [8] From OSCR’s Scottish Charity Surveys 2014 [9] As above [10] Rapidata (2015) Rapidata announces

https://scvo.scot/p/10161/2015/09/23/the-effectiveness-of-the-self-regulation-of-fundraising-in-scotland-an-informal-review

Let's talk about digital participation

The other week the team took a bit of time out to reflect on our mission and where next for digital participation,Part of this process was a conversation about the opportunities that the digital world is opening up,Opportunities The digital world is opening up all sorts of opportunities for people to learn, get things,We also spent a lot of time on the digital divide, and in particular whether the gap between the haves,workshops and practical support for organisations Collect and disseminate more resources and learning

https://scvo.scot/p/10171/2015/09/22/lets-talk-about-digital-participation

Get Online Week

There are lots of organisations supporting the Get Online Week initiative.,free advice & support for those interested in learning how to use the internet.,For more info see David’s blog.,SCVO’s team Digital are engaged in a wide programme of work to boost digital skills in Scotland.,See our website for further information or email digital@scvo.scot

https://scvo.scot/p/10343/2015/10/14/get-online-week

#BeGoodBeSocial

My talk was about digital participation but we covered lots more besides.,Any organisation that wants to stay relevant has to show they can work with their clients, supporters,and staff in the digital world as well as face-to-face.,begoodbesocial — #BeGoodBeSocial (@BeGoodBeSocial) March 31, 2014 This came up in a talk from Kate Higgins about blogging,She reminded us that some of the most engaging blogs are the ones that explore different perspectives

https://scvo.scot/p/4116/2014/04/01/begoodbesocial

The war on the Commonweal: taking a stand in 2014

Control of Information First of all we have a digital communication revolution that has changed our whole,For example, a recent poll showed huge support in Scotland for the public ownership of key services –,There must be some good supportive links we can build with them.,The knowledge of the effect of any austerity programme on their social support systems produced a fierce,Research Unit London School of Economics and Political Science June 2012 [15] http://www.democracynow.org/blog

https://scvo.scot/p/2963/2014/01/08/the-war-on-the-commonweal-taking-a-stand-in-2014

New staff, new resources & new plans ​

There is a promise of fresh potential and new beginnings - all reflected in SCVO's digital participation,Lynne joined us at the beginning of February and is focussing on our Evaluation Framework and support,Gareth will be blogging in the next few days.,access to support; working with colleagues in SQA on the new Digital Passport and launching a regular,A passionate debate Digital by Default: Digital by Desire where our audience and panellists tackled the

https://scvo.scot/p/3871/2014/03/18/new-staff-new-resources-new-plans

Our work to help organisations grow their digital capacity is supported by: