Insights for Charities & Not for Profit Sector

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The charity and not-for-profit landscape is constantly changing and we are always developing new thinking, picking up good ideas and coming across valuable information that we like to pass on, in our mission to help our clients achieve even greater success.

This blog is our platform for sharing these insights as they arise, and engaging with the whole sector in the spirit of collectively striving towards excellence.

Apr 16, 2021, 1:00 PM

How a logic model can help you develop your strategy

Setting organisational strategy is often complex and can seem like an impenetrable task. Basic questions like “Where do we start?” and “Who should be involved?” can often prevent progress in getting going. Considering priorities, goals and long-term objectives without looking through the lens of the current operation can also be a challenge, which can limit strategy development to operational performance improvement.

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How a logic model can help you develop your strategy

Too busy to look at the big picture?

The crucial role of leadership in the capacity development process

Capacity Development: what it really means and how to make if effective

The value of faith-based organisations

5 ways to build resilience as your people return to the office

Solidarity – building employee resilience

Don’t rush head first into the future

Realistic Optimism

Changes to the Charity Governance Code: Diversity

The future of the office and workspace

Response, recovery and reconstruction: 8 insights on adaptive fundraising during coronavirus

Fundraising resolutions: coronavirus and beyond

The post of Christmas past

Action Planning’s Three Minute Survey for Charity CEOs

Karen Morton – Future Gazing

Carol Akiwumi – Challenge Your Most Cherished Fundraising Ideas

Nick Wilkie – This Much I Think: Musings on Organisational Leadership and Life

Tracy Madgwick –Finding and Keeping Talent Remotely

Linda Turton – Making Your Finance Funder Friendly

David Bull CBE – Top 5 Questions Trustees Should Ask Staff

Emma Insley – Impact Accelerating Your Fundraising

Kate Nicholas – Communicating for Recovery

Andrew Johnson – Using Campaigns to Drive Engagement

Felicia Willow – Managing Crisis Using an Interim CEO's Approach

Cancel the Christmas Party?! No Way!

Action Planning celebrates Pearl Anniversary with 10 seminars in 60 minutes

Managing remotely with a team you’ve never met in an interim role

Capital appeals – an online catalyst

10 Top Tips for remaining professional and sane in the post-COVID remote working world

10 tips for a successful review of giving?

Fundraising Strategy during the twists and turns of the Coronavirus crisis – and beyond

Motivating your remote team

Creating the space to open up – why it’s important to really ask

Church development project? Why it pays to call for help at the start.

The Times They Are a-Changing, but will they change us?

You're on mute, John...

How are you feeling today? The choice is yours

Impact of supporter experience on fundraising

Communicating in a crisis: remember your ABCs

Releasing funds in an emergency: what are your options?

Worried about long-term finances? Three actions you need to take

Stay connected with your team – 3 simple tips

Leading through crisis: look at it through three lenses

Coronavirus - How can Boards best support their charities through this crisis?

Arts Council England funding for organisations and individuals

London Funders set up Covid-19 fund

Calor puts up £85,000 for rural community projects

Leadership in the time of corona – 5 things to think about

Feeling helpless? Time to dig into those creative reserves

Leading in a crisis: some lessons from personal experience

How can virtual meetings help your charity remain effective?

Impact of supporter experience on fundraising

Growing a sales mindset in a not-for-profit organisation

London Marathon fund for physical activity

Funding up to £250,000 for museums and galleries

Ouseley Trust grants for choral music

£50k Aviva grants for small charity community projects

Co-op funding for youth peer-to-peer support

Heritage grants for historic buildings

NCT funding for church building projects

Big Society depending on church social action – but where will the money come from?

It's all about the people! – How can you nurture your human resources in 2020?

Has insight helped your decision-making this year?

Review is the word – how did your Governance look in 2019?

An exciting time but still big challenges ahead – so how was your fundraising year?

What chance of 2020 vision in 2020? And then what?

Grants of up to £30,000 for war memorial conservation

Veolia grants for environmental projects

How to overcome the recruitment challenge for faith-based organisations

Reflections on Conference Season

Week 4 - Re-energise: Sometimes we all need to switch off and start again

New vision fund for London’s blind

Toyota funding for disabled sport and activities

Week 3 - Grow: Give your team the confidence to tap into their talents

Match funding for reviving green spaces

New funds for cultural protection in Libya, Syria and Yemen

Week 2 - Reconnect: Overcoming cultural barriers to fundraising

Grants of £50,000 available for church conservation projects