It concluded with great enthusiasm “From Passion to Project: a practical guide to managing an association”, the training course that accompanied aspiring founders and managers of associations in the Third Sector, helping them understand how to structure, organize, and promote their associative reality.
The meetings took place as part of the training program of UniCagnola, in the splendid setting of Villa Cagnola in Gazzada Schianno (Va), creating a stimulating and welcoming context for exchanges, ideas, and discussion.
The course modules
The cycle was structured into four modules, designed to provide concrete and practical skills:
Module 1 – From Idea to Foundation: How to Establish an Association
Contents:
- Types of associations (cultural, social promotion, sports, etc.)
- Statute, articles of association, and bureaucratic process
- Tax code, registration with RUNTS (if required), relevant regulations
- Roles and responsibilities within the association (president, board of directors, members, etc.)
Objective: Understand how to legally and organizationally structure a solid association in compliance with regulations.
Module 2 – Administrative Management and Payment Systems
Contents:
- Simplified economic and document management
- Reimbursements, contributions, reporting
- Digital tools for receiving payments (PayPal, Satispay, bank transfers, virtual POS)
- Introduction to software and tools for accessible accounting
Objective: Provide basic skills for transparent, digital, and accessible economic management.
Module 3 – Members, Enrolled Participants, and Associative Life
Contents:
- Membership registration, management of members and membership fees
- Privacy and management of personal data
- Digital tools for census, communication, and automatic renewal
- Best practices to keep the associative community active and engaged
Objective: Acquire tools to build an active social base, managed effectively and sustainably.
Module 4 – Communicating and Promoting the Association
Contents:
- Tools for digital communication: newsletters, social media, website
- Basic elements of communication strategy
- Practical use of Artificial Intelligence to create content, graphics, texts, and automate activities
- Editorial calendar, free tools, and resources for promotion
Objective: Learn to promote the activities and values of the association through clear, coherent, and sustainable communication.
Active participation and great enthusiasm
Participants showed curiosity and motivation, bringing concrete questions and real cases to discuss together. The atmosphere of exchange and collaboration made each meeting a moment of shared growth, allowing everyone to acquire tools that could be immediately applied in their own association.
A successful journey
The positive feedback and great appreciation received confirm how important it is to offer practical, clear, and relevant programs for associations. It was truly satisfying to see participants leave the cycle with greater awareness, concrete tools, and new ideas to help their association grow.
Would you like to propose this cycle or receive consulting for your association?
If you are interested in bringing “From Passion to Project: a practical guide to managing an association” to your association or if you would like specific consulting and assistance for your organization, contact us by calling 338 5236490 or writing to info@ideaventuno.it
We will be happy to support you in the growth of your association and the realization of your projects.
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