The Blog
Disability in the workplace: Georgie’s Story
43% of employees with an invisible disability don’t disclose their condition to employers. Considering EDI is such a hot topic, why are people still reluctant to open up?
To gain some insight, we asked our Digital Marketer Georgie (who has Stickler’s Syndrome) about her experiences with disability in the workplace.
Trustee Roles 101
Interested in becoming a Trustee? There are lots of ways to get involved.
This post outlines the various roles you can take on.
How to fundraise on TikTok
Wondering how you can use TikTok to raise some fundraising moolah?
Find out in this blog!
The Bamboo team battles it out at the Blue Cross quiz!
We love a quiz at Bamboo. Doing one for a great cause is even better.
Read on to find out how we fared in the Blue Cross virtual charity quiz on June 1
Blogging 101: Part one
Blogging is a key marketing tactic to drive traffic to your website, establish yourself as the go-to charity in your niche, and educate your audience.
Here’s the lowdown.
Register for the Big Give Christmas Challenge and double your donations this winter!
Want to add some much-needed coffers to the fundraising pot this Christmas?
Sign your charity up for ‘The Big Give Christmas Challenge’ by July 7!
Team talks: Bamboo’s Conán puts himself through the wringer for good causes
At Bamboo, we live and breathe fundraising, both in and out of the office.
Read on to find out how Recruitment Consultant Conan raised funds for three mental health charities.
Celebrating small charity week
Want your events/webinars listed on the Small Charity Week website? You can register them until 18th June.
Read on to find out more.
Free and discounted resources for charities
Did you know there’s a wealth of free and discounted resources out there for charities?
Check out this post for some top tips!
Disability in the Workplace: Joanna’s Story
A recent study by healthcare provider Bupa found that two in five (43%) employees with a less visible disability haven’t disclosed it to their employer.
This got us thinking. Half the team at Bamboo has a disability. Have they felt comfortable enough to talk about their disabilities at work?
We asked them to find out.
Seeing as it’s Clubfoot Awareness Month, we’re kicking off with our Partnerships & Operations Director, Joanna.
New Charity Interns project offers internships for over-50’s
Aged 50+ and looking for a charity internship? This post is for you.
Read on to find out about Charity Intern’s new scheme and how you can get involved.
How is the third sector tackling the volunteer shortage?
Volunteer numbers have dropped by 1.6 million over the last five years.
How is the charity sector responding? Find out in this post.
The lowdown on CRM systems
How do you manage your donor data? Excel spreadsheets? Word documents? Post-it notes?
If you answered yes to any of the above, it’s time for an upgrade.
Find out how you could benefit from a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system in our latest blog post.
New platform launched for grantseeker feedback
In an attempt to improve the grant-making process, CAST, in partnership with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits has rolled out GrantAdvisor UK.
Learn more about this platform that enables grant-seekers to share their positive and negative experiences of working with funders, in this post.
Why you need a fundraiser on your board
Despite the important role trustees play, evidence shows that fundraising expertise is lacking on many trustee boards.
Why is it important? We reveal all in this post.
How to fundraise on Facebook & Instagram
In the next installment of our social media fundraising series, we’re looking at the ins and outs of fundraising on Facebook and Instagram.
The benefits of cross-charity collaboration
Charities across the UK do a fantastic job providing vital support and services to those in need. But times are tough.
It’s never been more important for charities to consider collaborating to reduce costs and multiply the impact they have across the sector.
Read on to find out why.
Extrovert v Introvert: Which personality type makes the best fundraiser?
From recruiting volunteers and cold-calling donors to pitching businesses for corporate support and networking, fundraising is all about creating connections and building relationships.
For some, it comes naturally. For others, it can be excruciating. And it all comes down to whether you’re an introvert or extrovert.
Do the standards around door-to-door fundraising need an overhaul?
In this post, Content Manager, Cara, opens up about her concerns around door-to-door fundraising.
The Small Charities Advisory Panel
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.