As part of our comprehensive services, we provide a unique opportunity for members to share their organisation’s news, amplifying their reach to a wider audience. Additionally, we offer a confidential avenue called ‘Calls for Help,’ allowing individuals to seek assistance from the network anonymously. This feature enables members to solicit support, advice, or resources from our community, fostering a culture of mutual aid and empowerment.
We want our members to feel inspired, supported and connected through their membership of CO3. With a membership of over 700 third sector leaders, CO3 is in the perfect position to provide high level networking opportunities, enabling members to establish solid, long-lasting working relationships that will benefit their organisation and its service users.
Our biggest networking event is the CO3 Annual Leadership Conference, which takes place in September every year.
Our development training sessions and programmes are meticulously crafted to empower leaders in the VCSE sector. Our comprehensive offerings provide opportunities to learn, grow, and cultivate essential skills necessary for personal and professional development. Through immersive training sessions, mentorship, and skill-building programs, we equip participants with the expertise and confidence needed to lead effectively in today’s dynamic landscape.
As part of the CO3 network you have the opportunity to participate on our annual Mentoring Propgramme and be matched to mentors who can bring guidance to specific challenges or goals that would help you achieve more impact in your organisation or community.
This is a service CO3 has provided for over 15 years and has enabled members to benefit from the experience of peers either from within the VCSE sector or from public and private sectors.
We have partnered with KAM Island Coaching to offer our members the opportunity to be matched to a Career Coach who could provide you with guidance whether you are a C-Suite Leader within the voluntary sector who would like to apply for a CEO position but is having difficulties to be successful on interviews. Or a manager who would like to apply for a more senior position but lack the confidence or interview experience required.
This programme encompasses a series of 10 high level lunch-time masterclasses targeting senior management in the VCSE sector. From achieving high productivity to mastering employee engagement, board appraisal to crisis management, our focused sessions provide more in less time. Elevate your leadership skills with topics such as internal communication systems, the role of the company secretary, succession planning, networking strategies, and unlocking the power of volunteers.
We are a leading coalition of health and social care and community wellbeing charities and social enterprises with expertise in the care and support of people living with a wide spectrum of conditions, diseases and disabilities. Our member organisations work across the broad remit of health and social care connecting us with the experiences of people and communities in every part of Northern Ireland.
The CO3 Health SIG is supported by the Long Term Conditions Alliance Northern Ireland.
This service offers a gateway for members to participate in knowledge round tables and collaborative projects focused on enhancing and reforming policies that directly affect our community. Through active engagement and representation in these initiatives, members contribute their expertise and insights, playing a vital role in shaping the future of policies that impact the Voluntary and Community sector.
These events and initiatives are regularly promoted and published on our Events & Training page.
This service is dedicated to empowering trustees with the essential skills and connections necessary for fostering exemplary governance. Through specialised programs and tailored initiatives, we provide trustees with the tools and knowledge vital for steering organisations toward success
This service is specially designed to cater to the distinctive challenges that CEOs encounter in their roles. Our initiative serves as a compass for CEOs navigating the complexities of leadership, offering specialised forums like the ‘New to Post CEO Forum’ where fresh perspectives, insights, and strategies are shared among peers. Moreover, our platform connects CEOs with a network of esteemed corporate members, each equipped to provide invaluable expertise in various areas such as Legal Advice, HR Consultation, Fundraising Strategies, Financial & Investment Guidance, Database Management, Restructuring, and Insolvency Risk Mitigation and more. At the heart of our CEO Support service lies a commitment to empower and guide CEOs through their unique journeys, fostering connections, and providing access to crucial resources essential for their professional growth and organisational success.
At Engage Executive Talent, we understand the pivotal role that exceptional leaders play in propelling non-profits towards success. As an experienced executive recruitment company deeply embedded within the VCSE sector, our mission is to empower organisations like yours by providing access to top-tier Chief Executives, Interim Executives, Senior Managers, and Board Members who align seamlessly with your values and strategic objectives.
When partnering with us you get the following benefits:
What sets us apart is our direct access to CO3’s networks and an in-depth understanding of the sector’s strategic environment.
Collaborating with us goes beyond just sourcing talent. We become your strategic partners, providing proactive support in planning and budgeting for executive recruitment. Say goodbye to unexpected expenses as we ensure a seamless and cost-effective process tailored to your specific needs.
Through our connection with CO3, we are experts in developing relationships across the public, private and VCSE sectors.
When the appointment is successfully completed the new leader will have continued support from us through complimentary membership of CO3.
