Insights for Charities & Not for Profit Sector

Charity Sector Insights

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 charity sector in the spirit of collectively striving towards excellence.

Charity Sector Insights

Compelling findings from recent donor research

What does the Bible say about being a charity trustee?

Unlocking the power of customer experience (CX) for non-profit leadership

How charities can bridge the gap in Black and Asian representation on trustee boards

Christmas planning: plan like a church leader if you want to reach churches

Putting your charity on the map

The key to harmonious strategy development

A time for thanksgiving

Navigating strategic change: Striking the balance in nonprofit organisations

Practical steps for keeping your capital appeal spirits high

Charity partner – how to make the most of other people’s events

Strategic planning as a foundation for success

Leadership and the dangers of hubris

Analysing digital performance – tips for small charities

The lonely HR - Who’s looking after the person who looks after everyone else?

Kingdom KPIs – What the Bible tells us about measuring success

The art of attracting a Royal patron: tips and strategies for success

New personas for UK evangelical Christians

The AI debate – Could ChatGPT be the extra resource your charity needs?

The ultimate guide to working with Royal Patrons – Top tips for maximising the benefits, navigating the protocols and avoiding common pitfalls

Fundraising from the Marathon? How to make sure your runners cross the line

Fundraising review - is it time well spent?

How can small charities create bigger impact?

Consultancy – When and how to make it work for your small charity

Leading for the long haul – valuable lessons learned in life

Storytelling: Lessons from the parables

A.R.K. – three little letters that can make a big difference

How to help your people through the cost of living crisis

Unspent budget? Four dynamic ways to make it pay

Investing in the Kingdom; Biblical fundraising

Appreciative Inquiry: a positive approach to problem solving

Getting in shape for 2023 – three focus areas to add to your planning

Charity reviews – how to spot a good one

Five fundraising priorities during the cost of living crisis

Theos Think Tank reveals depth of economic insecurity among people of faith

An update from the Charity Commission for England and Wales

Warm Hubs; Warm Banks; Warm Welcome – is it the right thing for you?

Meeting an MP? The one question you must be ready for

Having a God-sized vision: What the Bible tells us about strategy

What we really need are bicycles

Charities spend £900m a year applying for grant funding, new report reveals

Values in recruitment – How can charities find the ‘right’ employees?

Trust crisis – are you meeting the fundamental needs of your team?

Christian nervousness? How to bear witness authentically

A passion for collaboration – it’s just a case of joining the dots

Developing a culture of monitoring, evaluation and learning

Key HR trends for 2022 and how to prepare for them

Long-term planning: lessons for charity leaders from the pandemic

Planning a capital project? Where is the money coming from?

How to look after everyone’s interests in the post peak-COVID future

Giving responsibly to Ukraine – and what charities can learn

Managing a hybrid workforce – how are your people coping?

Catching up? Pivoting? Radically rethinking? Why it’s worth getting advice on your organisation’s future

High Value Grants fundraising: five big challenges in 2022

Adding clout to your fundraising – Six ways in which a consultant can help you get the most out of trusts and foundations?

Structure your strategic ambition in a well-monitored action plan

Will our organisation survive a(nother) crisis?

Crucial planning opportunity or annual waste of time? Five top tips for successful away days

Leading from the emerging future – Choosing a strategic planning process that is fit for purpose

Inclusion – a liberating watchword for 2022

Fuelling the engine – End-of-year fundraising questions for CEOs

2021 – the year that relevance re-emerged

How to succeed as an interim CEO

The pros and cons of being an interim CEO

10 key challenges for not-for-profit sector CEOs (and how to solve them)

3 reasons why charity CEOs need mentors

8 water cooler comments CEOs shouldn’t overhear about themselves

Thinking of becoming a charity CEO? Beware your own shadow!

80% of charities are neglecting governance. Are you one of them?

The key to good governance in times of change

Great minds and all that – How to create a shared vision for your charity

Attracting top talent to your organisation – why employer brand matters even more than ever

Recruiting volunteers for charities – How to make sure it works for everybody?

Charity marketing: two tools to help maximise your appeal

7 Good Reasons for Hiring a Copywriter

The Christian recruitment challenge

The art and science of fundraising

Trusts Fundraising Strategy – learning from the funders

Five reasons why your grant application was unsuccessful