This week's blog summarises key findings from research we carried out earlier this year to determine what leaders from the grant-making sector perceive as the biggest challenges currently facing the sector, and their outlook on the future.
Our report on charity staff surveys reviews research on how to measure staff engagement and why it's so important. We also make some evidence-based recommendations.
Our latest blog follows our newly released report 'Why survey (charity) staff?' We reflect on why and how employee surveys are increasingly important in giving charity staff a platform to be heard and for organisations to begin to identify and address issues.
This week, we discuss charities that have tailored their messaging to appeal to issues that are high on the political agenda to effectively capture the attention of politicians within the devolved nations.
Joe Saxton lays out five key things that the soon to be appointed CEO of the Institute of Fundraising should prioritise as they navigate rough waters and begin to map out the next decade.
This week's blog takes a look at the different approaches that environmental charities take when communicating with the public about the urgency of climate change.
A charity's logo is an important part, but not the only part, of its brand and visual identity. This week we analyse some popular charity logo elements, discuss potential pit falls of rebranding and explore what makes a strong charity brand.
What has gone wrong for overseas charities? Although the recent years have seen Britain grow more and more insular, the blog explores why the story is more nuanced than that.
With over 20 years since power was devolved to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, it’s a good time to find out how well charities have adapted their structures, strategies and staffing to respond to devolution.
Loneliness is at the forefront of the public’s mind when they think about old age; but loneliness is not limited to older people. Our blog explores the impact of Covid-19 on older people charities, with a focus on how the issue of loneliness can be leveraged.
Covid-19 has greatly impacted the work of Fundraising Directors. Our blog proposes that the role is in need of a complete overhaul, and should encompass charity income maximisation in its broadest sense.
