New Pro Bono Project with Ormiston Families - Help develop an IT strategy

Ormiston Families

Project:

Support the development of Ormiston Families IT strategy by reviewing current IT infrastructure, systems and requirements. The organisation are looking for options and recommendations for inclusion in a new strategy to help achieve delivery objectives. The project should help initiate an IT strategy that aligns with the current business plan, servicing the needs of clients, staff, managers and support.

The volunteer should look to:

• ·         Review current IT arrangements
• ·         Review current framework of policies and procedures
• ·         Help gain an understanding of the risks in IT software, IT processes and cyber security
• ·         Address cybersecurity risks
• ·         Develop an IT strategy and aid its implementation

 Time commitment: Minimum of 5 days. To be reviewed by the volunteer during consultation.

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 9QR

If you feel you are able to offer your assistance please complete the application form and return along with your CV to hope.meadows@theorsociety.com by Tuesday 8th May.

Information about the organisation:

Ormiston Families is a leading children and families charity in the East of England, providing wide-ranging support for children and young people. Ormiston Families run four programmes of work that reflect what they do and what they believe the future will hold; supporting children, young people and their families to manage the challenges they face and improve their life chances. The organisation is a registered charity with a vision of safe, healthy and happy children.

The organisation currently has performance data managed on spreadsheets from various sources, including the use of separate finance, HR and fundraising software packages.

For further information about Ormiston Families please visit https://www.ormiston.org/ 

For further information about the Pro Bono OR scheme please visit:

http://www.theorsociety.com/Probono or email hope.meadows@theorsociety.com

OR in the Third Sector Special Interest Group: Join our committee.

OR in the Third Sector SIG are currently looking for new members to join the committee. This SIG has been running successfully for many years, hosting a number of well attended events and sharing valuable content.

You do not need to be a member of the OR Society in order to join the committee. We're looking to engage with diverse groups including charities, academics, practitioners, businesses and so on; so if you have the interest, then we have a special group for you.

Committee members provide vital support in running a SIG. Whether it's sourcing speakers, drafting content or event logistics, there is always plenty to get involved in. The committee typically meet three/four times a year (mostly virtually). The SIG aims to host three/four events per year. For further information about Special Interest Groups and the Third Sector SIG, please visit: http://www.theorsociety.com/Pages/SpecialInterest/SpecialInterestList.aspx

If you have an interest in Operational Research and/or the third sector please get in touch with Hope Meadows hope.meadows@theorsociety.com to find out more.

We look forward to having you on our team. 

New Pro Bono OR Project: Research, Review and Report with Transforming Autism Project.

Transforming Autism Project

Project:

Facilitate a problem structuring workshop with the Transforming Autism Project (TAP) Chairman and Directors to review, define and agree strategic direction and prioritise next steps for the organisation.

TAP is a relatively new charitable organisation in the early stages of defining its business plan and organisational structure. The project will require getting an understanding of Transforming Autism and its current position, conducting the workshop and producing a report with a summary of outcomes.

This pro bono OR project should help the organisation to:

·         Understand what the possibilities and risks are

·         Determine a set of deliverable actions

·         Prioritise key actions

Time commitment: 3-5 days

Location: Predominantly remote working, with requested presence at an arranged workshop.

If you feel you are able to offer your assistance please complete the application form and return along with your CV to hope.meadows@theorsociety.com by Friday 27^th April.

Information about the organisation:

Transforming Autism Project is an organisation committed to empowering the families and carers of children with autism to optimise their life prospects.  

The organistaion aims to revolutionise public and professional understanding of autism globally and to empower people with autism to be encouraged for and to live to their true and full potential. Main activates of the organisation include a specialist early intervention clinic, a comprehensive online portal, a schools autism awareness programme and early intervention awareness campaigning.

For further information about Transforming Autism please visit https://transformingautism.org/

For further information about the Pro Bono OR scheme please visit:

http://www.theorsociety.com/Probono or email hope.meadows@theorsociety.com