The current lockdown regulations have meant that many of us have been out of our buildings for a number of weeks, whether they be churches, charity offices or other places from where our projects are run. With the gradual lifting of restrictions you may be preparing to return. Alongside the…
Three tips for improving internal communication
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,…
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…
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.
About this time of year many charities and churches are required, by law, to hold an annual meeting; and the prospect fills many leaders with something close to despair. What will you find to talk about and why on earth would anyone come? After all, there are usually lots of…
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…
One of the real privileges of what I do is getting to hear some fantastic stories from the charities and churches with whom I work. Some really are amazing, but too often they don’t get heard. Maybe some of us have concerns around confidentiality; maybe many of us just feel too…
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…
