Charity & Not-for-Profit Networking: Opportunities to mingle!

Networking can be one of the most useful things you can do to take control of your career, but don't take our word for it....

I have been to four I Am Networking events and they were all excellent. I was struck by the wide variety of people attending, and how interesting the conversations I had were. The attendees ranged from students planning careers in the charity sector to Directors well established in their field. I will definitely be attending more events in the future! See you there...!

Lisa, Charity Director

The last Wednesday of every month brings together a friendly group of like-minded people working and interested in the charity and social enterprise sectors to have a couple of glasses of complimentary wine, discuss issues, share information, pass on ideas and generally have a good time. 

If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, then come along to The I Am Group's relaxed and friendly networking sessions, I Am Networking.

Guest speakers

Each month a different guest speaker provides an informal and motivational talk on a diverse range of interesting topics.  

Networking has a reputation for being intimidating, but not with the I Am Group’s friendly, facilitated approach.

The majority of our attendees come on their own, and we promise we'll look after you.  We run 'facilitated' networking events, so the idea is that nobody is left standing on their own.  Whatever your background, and whatever your reason for attending, we're sure you'll get something out of our fun, facilitated networking events!

Why should you come along?

There are many reasons for attending I Am Networking events. Whether you are looking to build your networks in the not-for-profit, ethical business and social enterprise sectors, to learn something new, or simply to meet like minded people, our events attract a high calibre of friendly, useful contacts.

Learn to Network Session!

For most of us, we have to practise how to talk to strangers, build relationships and engage with somebody we've never met - and we also run 'How to Network' sessions for anybody who would like to learn useful networking techniques.  The next session will take place on 26 June at 5pm.

There is nothing better than meeting a total stranger who becomes a friend, making important contacts or even finding a new job!  All of these have happened at I Am Networking's monthly events - so come along and join us!

But don't just take our word for it...

I would be happy to recommend I Am Networking.  I went to several evening events this summer and I really liked them.  It was wonderful to meet so many people with genuine values about their work in one room! I was particularly inspired by the speaker who was at the evening event at the end of June.  I've got some new LinkedIn connections from going along and will be meeting up for coffee soon with one of them!

Elaine, HR Manager

It was one of the most useful and enjoyable evenings I've had; networking without the 'cringe factor'.
Lucy, Fundraising Consultant

I have been to four I Am Networking events and they were all excellent. I was struck by the wide variety of people attending, and how interesting the conversations I had were. The attendees ranged from students planning careers in the charity sector to Directors well established in their field. I will definitely be attending more events in the future! See you there...!

Lisa, Charity Director

I want to thank 'I Am Networking' for putting together yesterday's event; very topical, enjoyable and useful. I look forward to future events.
Nike, Finance Director

You may wish to consider buying our Emerald Membership, which offers FREE ANNUAL ACCESS to all of our well-attended monthly networking events, for a one-off payment of £40... (see above)

Our expectations...

As you can tell, we run pretty relaxed events, at the I Am Group, so there's no hard sell, no one feels excluded...and everybody feels looked after - but in order to maintain this, we have a few 'house rules':

• If you see somebody standing on their own, try to include them in your conversation - after all, you'd want the same to happen to you!
• Try to think how you can be of use to the person to whom you're talking.  Our events attract a huge number of talented people from diverse backgrounds, and if we all share what we know, we can really make a difference.
  
• If you're a consultant looking for business opportunities, please respect the fact that most people attending our events are there to relax, to meet new people and unwind. If you want to pitch for business, talk to us about event sponsorship - and we can make it official...but don't foist your business cards on people who are there to make new friends!
• Finally - and perhaps most importantly, we want everybody to be treated with respect...

About the I Am Group

The I Am Group has run over 60 successful careers-focussed events, ranging from opportunities in international development, through to CV advice workshops, book launches and professional networking training. Aimed at people like you, we bring together the best trainers, coaches, careers advisors and speakers to help motivate, inspire and encourage you to get the best out of your working life!

Our events are designed with you in mind, so if you have an idea of what else you’d like to see, email info@iamenterprises.co.uk

The small print!

As with most events, things can change last minute, and we reserve the right to substitute speakers without warning.  Likewise, we also reserve the right to change location to another Central London location in keeping with demand for an event.  Any attendees with special requirements for access, etc. should notify info@iamenterprises.co.uk at least 2 weeks’ prior to an event.  Wheere applicable, student places are limited at events and sell out fast – so remember to book as early as possible.  Finally, before purchasing any tickets, you are advised to read through the Terms and Conditions as published on www.iamenterprises.co.uk