Three tips for improving internal communication
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Talking to lots of different charities, I am often asked what one thing will help to raise the money they really need. Sadly, if there was one simple answer to that question, I would have written the book and retired on the proceeds by now! Of course, the reality is complex,…
I was recently asked to review a funding application, which reminded me of some of the complexities surrounding writing a successful bid, particularly in understanding what the donor really, really wants. So, with apologies to the Spice Girls, here are a few hints that may help you towards finding that perfect match…
Would your organisation like some more money for the work you do? I suspect the answer is ‘of course we would’; but how do we ask for it? Too often we are just not very sure how to tell others about the great work we do or even asking them…
It may not be true that ‘all publicity is good publicity’, but most of the organsiations with whom I work have some fantastic stories to tell that would help to promote their work and encourage support, particularly in their local media. Too often, however, they don’t get heard. Here are just three…
I love the beach. Whatever the season I find it one of the most relaxing places to be and I know, from the many people who I see there, that I am not alone. For me it is a great ‘thinking place’ with ideas or solutions seeming to come more easily during…
Whether they are joining as a new trustee / church council member, volunteer or supporter, most organisations want to welcome new people well, but it does not always happen. Here are some ideas on ways that might help smaller organisations to do it better.
One of the questions I am most often asked by charities and other organisations is how they can cover their core costs. There are, of course, individuals and trusts who do prioritise their support for day to day running costs, recognising that these are vital to the broader work that you do. However,…
If you have ever found yourself at loggerheads with a colleague, read on. People in organisations fall out all the time, even nice people over silly things! This can even be constructive and helpful, throwing up problems that may not otherwise have been talked about. However, if we are honest, few…
Many of the requests for consultancy I receive are from people who need money to deliver a project or idea. However, many of the funders I talk to are inundated by requests from worthy causes and struggle to decide who to support. Most trusts and foundations can only offer grants to a small proportion of the…