A beginner’s guide to data, databases and data protection

Your charity is nothing without people. When people decide to give you their data they trust you to do the right thing with it – to record it correctly, store it securely, use it to contact them appropriately, and apply the necessary data protection rules and regulations to it.

This workshop will help you understand best practice in data management, data protection regulation and whether your organisation needs to invest in a database. 

This session will cover:

• What personal data is – including data, photos, video, CCTV.
• What your data obligations are in terms of current data protection rules, and new GDPR changes.
• Why your organisation needs a supporter database.
• How to define what system is right for your organisation.
• How to manage data coming in and out of your organisation.
• Q&A session and further useful resources.

This course is suitable for sole fundraisers, marketing managers, database managers and data protection officers.

Trainer Bio: Dawn Varley
Dawn has been working in the charity sector for 20 years, and has become a recognised sector name in terms of data, systems and fundraising strategy. She has spent time as Database Manager, Director of Fundraising and Marketing, Consultant, Trustee, volunteer and of course donor. This has given her the experience of business processes and strategy from all positions.

She has an out and proud love of data, and wants organisations of every size to be able to use data and systems to deliver impact and income to deliver their mission. She also founded FPM Dingo in 2016, it is a Fundraising, project management, interim and consultancy services to the charity sector in the UK 

Workshop:

We ask that all attendees arrive 15 minutes before the workshop starts to allow for registration and ensure a timely start and the smooth running of the workshop. Tea and coffee will be provided throughout the day, however lunch will not be provided. 

Booking:

You must be a member of Small Charities Coalition in order to attend this workshop. If you aren't already you can register for free here.

Waitlist:
If the places have all been filled please do add your details to the waitlist and we will let you know as soon as a place becomes available.

Cancellations and Refunds:
If you cancel your place at least 2 full working days before the event takes place then you are entitled to a full refund by request. Refunds for cancellations after this point are given at the discretion of Small Charities Coalition.

If you cannot make a workshop please advise us as soon as possible. Workshops normally have a waitlist and if you notify us early enough then there's a good chance another charity can attend in your place.