The National Outsourcing Association and service provider DDC Outsourcing Solutions have announced a series of round table events, hosted specifically for charities, where representatives from the third sector will share outsourcing concerns and success stories.
Ramped-up regulations and cuts to government funding are two major challenges currently faced by charities operating in the UK – the subject matter of the events will detail how outsourcing can help charities handle these issues, and operate more effectively as a result.
Other topics on the agenda include:
Making every penny count. Cass Business School research has shown that the UK’s medium-sized charities could save £136m collectively by outsourcing back office services. What else can service providers do to help charities specifically save money and improve processes?
Data management & new regulations. Olive Cooke’s death in 2015 and other cases have caused concern for how charities use data, resulting in a call for new regulatory measures. How can service providers improve the way charities utilise data, help the third sector comply with a more regulated environment, and so assist charities in regaining the public’s trust and confidence in the work they do?
Operating in a 24-hour global environment. In the modern world of mass communication and social media, organisations are expected to be contactable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Can outsourcing help charities achieve this, increasing reliability while still accurately representing the charity’s brand?
Maintaining a favourable public image. Is outsourcing still perceived negatively by the UK public? As organisations reliant on voluntary contributions from the public, should this be a concern for charities?
Charity outsourcing case studies. Many charities are already putting outsource service providers to good use. How have they made their outsourcing successful, and what are some recent examples? (See the NOA’s National Trust’s IT Supplier Alliance case study.)
The first event is free to attend, will take place on 10th May 2016 and will be hosted by law firm Freeths.
Visit the event page.
