Application Form: Think Tank Start Up Training (Kathmandu, 5-8 January 2015)
Asia Centre for Enterprise (ACE), in partnership with Samriddhi, The Prosperity Foundation, will organise a three day residential training, an introductory course on think tank management and leadership for 20 intellectual entrepreneurs. This training is aimed at young organisations (below 3 years) and individuals in the early stages of starting an organisation or project. The objectives of the training are to:

• Help participants identify or strengthen the core purpose and identity of their organisation or project and develop their strategic thinking skills.
• Equip them with fundamental concepts of impactful communication and guidelines for effective proposal writing.

Lectures, combined with practical application and group work will provide a unique learning environment for participants. Key takeaways for participants:

• An understanding of existing think-tank models from around the world, and a clearer idea of what you want to achieve through your organisation or project.
• An impactful and well defined statement of purpose for your organisation.
• A strategic approach to your work with a better assessment of your environment.
• An analysis of your target audience and key messages for your organisation.
• A fundraising proposal for your organisation/project and an understanding of how to better pitch your organisation or project to donors
• New friends and mentors from all over the world.
• 2 credits for Atlas Leadership Academy.

For more information, including the program schedule & trainers, visit: www.acenetwork.asia/ttsut2015

Participants of this training will have an exciting opportunity to attend the third annual Asia Liberty Forum from 8-10 Jan 2015 in Kathmandu. This conference will bring together over 250 individuals from around the world to a public celebration of liberty. For more information, visit: www.acenetwork.asia/alf2015

The Registration Fee for this Training is US $100, payable upon selection to the program. This includes accommodation & meals at the conference venue for 6 nights from 5-11 January 2015.

To participate, complete the application form below. Along with the application form, you are required to prepare and submit a brief presentation about your organisation/project. The presentation must be 5 slides, and cover the following aspects of your organisation/project: Purpose Statement, Description, Need Analysis, Areas of work, Team & Org structure

Please e-mail your Presentation to ACE@ccs.in to complete your application. Applications close on 05 December 2014.

For more information, contact Srijan Bandyopadhyay: ACE@ccs.in | +91 99536 72130
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Organisation *
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Mobile Number *
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About your Organisation
Designation *
Your position within the Organisation
Year Organisation was Founded *
Organisation Mission *
Organisation Website
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Describe your Organisation's staff *
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2-5
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Annual Budget of your organisation in USD *
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Do you have donors in any of the following fields? If so, approximately how many? *
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Briefly list the major programs and activities of your organisation *
What is your professional background and motivation for working for a think tank? *
On a scale of 1-5 please rank your proficiency in English *
Please fill out the following Needs Assessment
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Develop a Mission/Vision
Develop a Strategic Plan
Create a fundraising strategy
Identify, research and solicit donors
Develop or enhance your "sales pitch"
Maintain relations with donors & stakeholders
Develop and work with a board of directors
Build leadership within your Organisation
Create a marketing strategy
Strategically brand and position your institute
Identify and engage your target audience
Attract "traditional" media (newspapers, tv, radio)
Use online communication
Please provide other areas of need:
Completing your application
Along with the application form, you are required to prepare and submit a brief presentation about your organisation/project. The presentation must be 5 slides, and cover the following aspects of your organisation/project: Purpose Statement, Description, Need Analysis, Areas of work, Team & Org structure

Please e-mail your Presentation to ACE@ccs.in to complete your application. Applications close on 27 October 2014.
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