Grow Your Skills
and Confidence

Strong organisations need more than funding. They need people with the skills, confidence, and support to create change.

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IslandKind delivers practical training, resources, and development opportunities designed to strengthen Jersey's charity and community sector.

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From fundraising and governance to leadership, communication, and organisational development, our programmes help people build skills, confidence, and resilience.

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We're developing a growing range of in-person and online learning opportunities to help organisations thrive in a changing world.

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At IslandKind, we see learning as part of a wider cycle.

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• Stronger skills help organisations attract resources.

• Resources help deliver programmes and services.

• Programmes create impact, stories, and evidence.

• Those stories help attract future support, investment, and participation.

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By investing in people, we can help create stronger organisations and stronger communities.​​

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Working Together

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IslandKind works alongside a growing network of local specialists, trainers, and practitioners to bring practical expertise and learning opportunities to Jersey's charity and community sector.

This collaborative approach helps strengthen local capacity, share knowledge, and create opportunities for people to learn from those with real-world experience.

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We recognise that training is an investment, particularly for organisations operating with limited resources. Alongside delivering courses, IslandKind seeks funding and sponsorship to widen access and can help charities identify and apply for grants that support training, skills development, and organisational resilience.

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Learning Opportunities

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Fundraising & Charity Development

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Building Fundraising Confidence Series
A practical introduction to fundraising for charity staff, trustees, volunteers, and leaders.

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Fundraising Foundations for Governors
Helping trustees understand their role in fundraising and organisational sustainability.

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Funding Directory Masterclass
Practical guidance on funding research, planning, and making the most of the IslandKind Funding Directory.

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Writing Strong Funding Proposals
A practical workshop focused on developing stronger funding applications and a compelling case for support.

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Technology, CRM & AI for Fundraising
Exploring how digital tools, CRM systems, and AI can strengthen fundraising and supporter engagement.

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Strategy, Communication & Accessibility

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Theory of Change Masterclass
Supporting organisations to define outcomes, impact, and strategic direction.

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Storytelling for Charities
Helping organisations identify and share stories that build trust and support.

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Accessible Communication
Improving accessibility, inclusion, and clarity across communications and digital content.

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Presentation, Media & Public Engagement

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Delivered in partnership with Hannah Shellswell of Boost.

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Present with Confidence Workshop
Build confidence, communication skills, and presentation techniques.

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Pitching & Presentation Skills
Strengthen storytelling, audience engagement, and presentation delivery.

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Introduction to Media Interviews
Learn how to prepare for interviews and communicate key messages with confidence.

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Mobile Content Creation & Storytelling
Create engaging video and social media content using your mobile phone.

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One-to-One Communication Coaching
Personalised support for presentations, media interviews, and public speaking