iMultiply presents... Putting the "Pro" in Pro Bono

iMultiply invites you to an informal, entertaining and informative evening exploring all things pro bono.

If you have ever considered becoming a trustee, how pro bono can add real value or about the importance of building balance, diversity and strength on your board then this is the event for you.

About the speakers:

Elaine Crichton, Pro Bono Executive at Inspiring Scotland

Elaine is deeply interested in people and what motivates them and firmly believes in the value of bringing a diverse range of views to bare on a problem. As a fervent advocate of the sharing of knowledge and skills, she frequently lends her own expertise and insight, garnered through nearly 30 years in financial services, on a range of issues across Inspiring Scotland and other organisations.

Debbie Shields, Manager of West of Scotland at iMultiply

Debbie is a passionate supporter of the not-for-profit sector and is the key driving force behind the successes of iMultiply’s pro bono and trustee offering. Debbie currently sits on the Board of SAY Women and is on the committee for Scottish Women in Business.

Dawn Fyfe, CEO of SAY Women

Dawn leads SAY Woman, an inspirational voluntary organisation which offers safe, supported accommodation and related services for young women, aged 16-25 years, who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape or sexual assault and who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.

Amanda Millar, Chair of Changing the Chemistry

Amanda is an experienced and open-minded board level professional with corporate governance experience at national and local level. Changing the Chemistry’s aim is to build and develop a truly diverse community of people who, together through peer to peer support, can establish and deepen their board readiness, making a contribution to organisations by helping boards become more effective and productive.

Agenda:

18:00 Arrivals and drinks

18.30 Welcome

18.35 Speakers:

• Elaine Crichton - Demystifying pro bono and how business can benefit
• Amanda Millar – The importance of adding balance, diversity and strength to your board
• Debbie Shields and Dawn Fyfe - Q&A: Debbie’s experience of being a trustee and Dawn’s experience as a CEO of a charity

19.15 Q&A for all

20.00 Close and drinks event

Spaces are limited so please keep in mind that by registering for the event you are confirming your attendance.