Sharing information is something the third sector does brilliantly well, in my opinion. In the years I have been working for and with charities, I have received so much support from colleagues, even those from ‘competitor’ organisations. From straightforward questions about record-keeping to inspiring discussions about fundraising events or PR campaigns, I value the experience […]
There are some names and phrases in the charity world which, to me, just don’t feel right. ‘Stakeholders’ is the obvious one, but words that collectively describe people supported by charities such as ‘beneficiaries’, ‘patients’ and ‘clients’ also wrinkle my nose. Which is why I’m so taken with the concept of Expert Citizens and why […]
This week I spoke to a group of small charities and non-profits at an event held at Christchurch University in Canterbury. It was part of a wider programme which is looking at the transformative potential of social media and it was great to meet so many enthusiastic staff and volunteers from across Kent. There was great interest […]
Trustees can often be the less visible members of the UKs charity volunteer force. While much of their work takes place behind the scenes, their role is no less vital than those on the ‘front line’. Trustees play an important role in steering and shaping the work of charities up and down the country and […]
