Training for not-for-profit organisations
We’ve just released our training calendar for January to June 2027.
To celebrate, you can save 10% on most of our training if you register in November using the code LEARN2027.
If you’re working in a not-for-profit or purpose-driven organisation and wanting to develop your skills in policy, advocacy, strategy or communications – join us.
Policy and advocacy training
Policy and Advocacy Intensive: Online Flexible Learning (February 2027)
Starts 16 February 2027
Format: Self-paced
This self-paced online course includes modules delivered to your inbox over 4 weeks and 1 x online 90-minute question and answer session. The Intensive takes participants through the steps required to identify and develop policy priorities and create targeted advocacy strategies to make change happen.
Click here to book your place on the February Course.
Policy and Advocacy Intensive: Live and Online (May 2027)
18 & 19 May 2027 | 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Format: Online
This online training is delivered across 2 x 3.5-hour sessions on Zoom. The Intensive takes participants through the steps required to identify and develop policy priorities and create targeted advocacy strategies to make change happen.
Click here to book your place.
Policy Writing: Developing Compelling Submissions Workshop (June 2027)
16 June 2027 | 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Format: Online
This online 2.5-hour workshop is delivered on Zoom. It explores how to prepare, structure and develop submissions that make a clear case for change, drawing on case studies and examples from across the not-for-profit sector.
Click here to book your place.
Policy Managers Intensive – Cohort 6
18 and 25 February + 4 March 2027 | 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Format: Online
This online training is delivered across 3 x 3-hour workshops on Zoom and includes a 1-hour coaching session. This Intensive covers the essential skills for policy managers including agenda setting, communication and engagement, implementing organisational strategy and building effective teams.
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Driving transformational change: how to build public and political support for the change we need.
10, 17 and 24 February + 3 March | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Format: Online
This online training is delivered across 4 x 3-hour workshops on Zoom. Developed in collaboration between Common Cause Australia and For Purpose, it explores how to use public engagement and strategic government relations to disrupt politics as usual and create more meaningful long-term change.
Click here to book your place.
Communications training
Strategic Communications & Messaging Intensive (March 2027)
16-17 March 2027 | 10:30 am – 2:00 pm (both days)
Format: Online
This online training is delivered across 3 x 3.5-hour workshops on Zoom. It explores the knowledge and skills required to create clear, effective messages and strategies for campaigns and communications.
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Say it so it sticks: Key messages and media releases: Online Intensive
11 March 2027 | 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Format: Online
This online 2.5-hour workshop is delivered on Zoom. This hands-on workshop supports participants to turn a real issue into clear key messages and the spine of a media release that they can take-away and use.
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Pitching for impact in a changing media landscape: Online Intensive
25 May 2027 | 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Format: Online
This online 2.5-hour workshop is delivered on Zoom. This practical workshop covers how today’s mix of print, online, podcasts and social first news really works, and provides participants with the skills needed to develop targeted pitches.
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Other training options
In-house bespoke training
With all of our areas of training, we develop in-house options that allow us to work with you and your team to deliver specific learning outcomes. If you’re wanting a workshop developed just for you and your organisation, reach out to us.
Training credits
Not sure what professional development you’re after, you can pre-purchase training and coaching credits. Find out more here.
Find out more about our training and register here.
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