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Local/EU Elections Advocacy Workshop

Apr 29, 2024

Date: Friday 10 May, 11.00am -1.00pm 

Location: Online Via Zoom 

 

IDEA will host an online Local/EU Elections Advocacy Workshop for our members at the above date and time.  This will focus on presenting our Local/EU Elections Advocacy Brief to members and allowing space for questions and answers and role-playing scenarios in which members might use the brief to advocate GCE priorities with election candidates and canvassers. 

 

The Local/EU Elections Advocacy Brief is one of the tools in the IDEA Advocacy Toolkit, which some members were involved in shaping at our 07 February 2024 online workshop. It contains tailored advocacy messaging, asks, opportunities and suggested actions. It will be sent in advance of the workshop and participants are strongly encouraged to read and reflect on the Brief before the workshop, and bring any questions they may have. 

 

With the 2024 local/EU elections campaign in full swing, and countdown to 07 June, don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for and better execute your planned elections advocacy. 

 

Target audience: Primarily this is aimed at IDEA members that are actively planning to carry out advocacy activities during the 2024 local/EU elections campaign and would appreciate guidance on messaging, asks and strategic opportunities. However, all IDEA members are welcome to participate. 

 

The main content of the workshop will be covered in 90 minutes, but we are scheduling an extra 30 minutes at the beginning to give members an opportunity to meet and greet our new Policy and Advocacy Manager, Leigh Brady and vice versa. Leigh is looking forward to it! 


The deadline for registration is 09 May.

 

Register below! 

Nominations open for IDEA National Council

By Maximiliana Eligi Mtenga • 17 May, 2024
Join the Board of IDEA (our National Council) and have an impact on the future of Development/Global Citizenship education. As a member of the Board, you will have the opportunity to shape the direction of our organisation and contribute to the development of our programmes and initiatives. This is an opportunity to gain valuable experience in non-profit governance and management. Work with a dedicated and passionate team and make a real difference to the promotion and advancement of Development/Global Citizenship education. The ideal candidate will have experience in non-profit management. Strong organisational and communication skills are also essential. We also highly value nominations from those with a background in: Communications compliance & risk Development Education practice diversity, equality and inclusion finance/ accounting, fundraising, governance, human resources, safeguarding legal matters, public affairs & advocacy as well as other essential aspects of non-profit leadership. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be a part of a mission-driven organisation making a real difference! Please fill in the nomination form (button link below) including a brief paragraph on the nominee’s relevant experience and skills. Nominations must be signed by the nominating organisation and be received by the IDEA office or by email to elaine@ideaonline.ie 7 days prior to the AGM. This means the latest IDEA can receive nominations with original signatures is: 1pm, Friday 31 st May 2024. If you have questions or would like to speak to someone about the role, please contact elaine@ideaonline.ie
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Event Management Support

07 May, 2024
IDEA is seeking a consultant to support its team in organising the Annual Conference and 20th Anniversary on Wednesday 04 September. This will include support in various areas as described in the Terms of References. The IDEA annual conference is a core part of our work and has been held annually for over a decade. More information on all previous conferences is available on our website and specifically here for 2023 and here for 2022 . This year the theme focuses on the impact of GCE in Ireland and we will also celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of IDEA. Please submit your CV highlighting relevant experience, referees for similar work, and a brief proposed plan/methodology. This proposal should include a proposed no. of days and staff involved (if relevant) and fee to anya@ideaonline.ie . The full Terms of Reference is here. The deadline for applications is extended to Friday 25 May, midnight.
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