The Foundation for Social Improvement (FSI) teamed up with the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) to create the Small Charities Advisory Panel as part of a deal to take over its services, and those of the defunct SCC.

We reveal all in our latest post.

“Organisational culture” is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean? Intangible and difficult to define, organisational culture means different things to different people. We define is as ‘the set of values, ethics, and beliefs that define the day-to-day operations and the atmosphere at an organisation.’

Job hunting is hard work, isn’t it? Between writing cover letters, and customising your CV, to researching organisations and preparing for interviews, it’s time consuming, stressful, and requires a lot of effort.

The disability employment gap in the UK currently stands at 29.8%, which means more than two million talented people are missing out on job opportunities.

Congratulations on smashing your first interview for that awesome new fundraising role. You clearly did your homework and made a good impression … now it’s time for the second one.

Wondering what it will involve and how to prepare? Read on to find out.

If you've tried to recruit recently, you'll know that fundraising candidates are getting harder to find than sea turtles. But it’s not just you. Despite the abundance of fundraising roles across the sector, many charities are struggling to fill vacancies…

When emotions are triggered, it inspires us to take action (i.e., make a donation), which makes story telling an incredibly powerful tool for fundraisers.

With this in mind, here are five tips to help you tell your fundraising stories more effectively.

If you’ve had enough of the corporate grind and want to establish a new career in fundraising, there’s never been a better time to do it.

If you’re new to social media fundraising, or you don’t have a digital bod on your fundraising team, listen up!

Over the coming months, we’re going to publish a series of posts to equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to succeed at social media fundraising. We’ll look at the demographics, pros and cons, and fundraising capabilities of each platform, and help you figure out which one/s to use for your fundraising campaigns.

Congratulations! The fact you’ve received more than one job offer shows your skills, experience, and personality impressed a lot of people!

Here’s what to do next…

Are you looking for a way to make a difference in your spare time? Do you want to give back to a cause you feel passionately about? Have you thought about becoming a trustee?

Read on to get the lowdown.

If you’re not prepared for a behavioural question, it can be tricky to think of an example on the spot and share it as an easy-to-follow anecdote with a clear takeaway.

However, there’s a handy technique to help you structure your answer. Enter the STAR method.

Read on for the lowdown.

Does job hopping do more harm than good to your career?

Let’s look at the pros and cons and find out.

Charities looking to hire top fundraising talent are facing tough competition in the current candidate-driven market. Many think the only way to attract the best of the best is to pay top dollar.

You’re enjoying your job, feeling passionate about the cause, and your boss is happy with your performance.

But you no longer feel challenged. It’s time for a promotion.

But bagging one is easier said than done. Read on to find out how to maximise your chances of success.

Research shows that a combination of direct and digital mail increases campaign effectiveness by a whopping 400%.

With that in mind, what are the ingredients of a killer Christmas direct mail campaign?

Read on to find out.

While crises can’t always be avoided, the damage can be minimised. How? With a well-thought-out crisis communications plan.