The Blog
Spotlight On The Diocese of Salisbury
The Diocese of Salisbury is on the hunt for a talented Giving Advisor to help them raise funds to continue their vital work.
If you’re an experienced fundraiser and system builder, who thrives on collaborative working, you could be the answer to their prayers.
Four ways to stop unconscious bias hampering your recruitment process
Unconscious bias has become a buzzphrase in recruitment circles. But what is it?
Read on to find out what it is and how to stop it affecting your hiring process.
How to choose a fundraising platform
Virgin Money’s fundraising site, Virgin Money Giving, is closing permanently on 30th November 2021.
If you’ve used Virgin Money Giving and are in the market for a new fundraising platform, here are five things to consider…
Charity salaries vs inflation over the last 5 years
With so much talk about inflation, and more specifically the upcoming public sector pay rise and whether the increase will be above the inflation rate, we thought we’d take a look at charity sector pay over the last five years to see how it compares …
Five ways volunteering can help you get a job in fundraising
There are loads of benefits to volunteering. It gives you a sense of accomplishment, helps you gain perspective, and is a great way to develop new skills. But it can also help you get a job.
Here are five ways volunteering can help you bag your dream fundraising job.
Spotlight On Safer London
Young people in London are at greater risk of violence than ever before. Safer London is on a mission to make the capital a safer place for young people to live.
If you want to help them, this is your chance, as they’re hiring.
Five great reasons to join the Kickstart scheme
Could you do with some help around the office? And, would you like their wages to be paid by the government?
If the answer is yes, the Government’s Kickstart scheme might be for you. Find out more in our latest post.
A day in the life of a Community Fundraiser
Wondering what a Community Fundraiser does?
We caught up with Cathy Coulthard, Community and Events Development Manager at Home-Start Royston, Buntingford & South Cambridgeshire to get the lowdown.
Happy Hires: Good Food Institute
Here at Bamboo, nothing makes us happier than knowing our recruitment efforts have paid off for our candidates and clients.
We caught up with Alex Mayers (Good Food Institute) and their brand new Philanthropy Manager, Emily, to find out how they found the recruitment process and how the role is working out.
The Future of Event Fundraising: Hybrid Events
COVID-19 has changed the face of event fundraising. Sure, we’re slowly moving back to in-person events, but virtual events won’t be going anywhere, soon. In fact, there’s a growing trend for ‘hybrid events’ that combine the best of both worlds…
Read on to find out how to go hybrid.
Five ways to combat work related stress
Fundraising is fun. The clue is in the name. But it can also be stressful.
In honour of World Mental Health Day, we’ve put together a list of strategies you and your team can use to keep your stress levels under control.
3 inspirational fundraising campaigns to get your creative juices flowing
Looking for fundraising inspiration? Here are three inspirational campaigns to get your creative juices flowing.
Nine tips for crafting a killer job description
Few charities invest in quality job descriptions.
Want yours to stand out? Read on for nine tips to make them sparkle.
3 top tips for nailing your next fundraising interview
Your potential new employer loved your application. Now there’s just one thing standing between you and your dream fundraising job: the interview.
Here are three ways to supercharge your interview skills and make yourself irresistible.
Spotlight on Aquatic Life Institute
Fish are the most utilised animals on the planet. A whopping three trillion are killed each year for food, and demand is growing.
The Aquatic Life Institute is leading the charge for change, and this fin-tastic charity is hiring …
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Here at Bamboo, we love tech. We’re on a constant digital transformation journey, analysing every facet of our candidate and client journey to see how we can effect transformational and incremental change.
We’ve come across a blinder thanks to what3words. Read on to find out more.
Global distribution of ‘thought leaders’
With the definition ‘thought leaders’ being a bit too nebulous for us to get our heads around, we thought we’d look into the global and regional distribution of thought leaders and leave the concept for others to analyse.
Read on to find out what we discovered.
How recruitment consultants describe charities
In one of the most niche blogs ever dreamed up, we decided to take a look at the different adjectives used to describe charities by recruitment consultants looking for fundraisers in Greater London.
Read on for the results.
The vagaries of Individual Giving
We found ourselves wondering how exactly an ‘individual giving’ job is defined.
We looked across three of the big charity job boards to find out.
Read on for our musings.
Bamboo Riddler #2
With the prize for the first of our fundraising riddles now claimed, it's time to launch the next.
Get riddling for your chance to win a £30 Amazon voucher in time for Christmas.