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Top Funding Sources for Sustainability Charities

Supporting the environment has thankfully become a priority for most organisations across the globe. Yet, a special mention must be made...

How to Conduct an Impact Evaluation in 5 Steps

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How to Conduct an Impact Evaluation in 5 Steps

Whether it be a project, programme or policy - assessing impact is essential. Why? Because it is crucial for service design,...

How to Measure the Impact of Social Wellbeing

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How to Measure the Impact of Social Wellbeing

Wellbeing encompasses a mix of emotional, physical and social factors. The latter is what links to social wellbeing, which plays a...

How to Write a Fundraising Development Plan

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How to Write a Fundraising Development Plan

In this blog, we will show you what’s included in a fundraising development plan, and how to write one to better manage your next event.

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Charity Finance: Key Considerations

Financial management is something that all organisations must carefully consider. With charities in particular, many underestimate the...

Pros and Cons of Hiring a Fundraising Consultant

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Pros and Cons of Hiring a Fundraising Consultant

For nonprofits, fundraising is key to secure financial stability. While fundraisers are all about creating fun experiences to support a...

Code of Fundraising Practice: 5 Key Takeaways

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Code of Fundraising Practice: 5 Key Takeaways

It’s no secret that charities are subject to a wide range of rules and regulations. It’s vital to understand these, so that your charity...

Understanding Financial Controls for Charities

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Understanding Financial Controls for Charities

More than any other sector, charities are subject to tight financial regulations. If you want to be successful in the third sector,...

Funding for Community Projects in Ireland and Northern Ireland

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Funding for Community Projects in Ireland and Northern Ireland

Seeking funding for community projects is always a challenge. Often, external funding is what keeps the lights on for community groups....

What Are the 5 Stages of a Change Model?

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What Are the 5 Stages of a Change Model?

The basic goal of any charity, non-profit or third-sector organisation is to bring about some kind of change. This might be at the level...

Sarah Johnston

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The Case for a Business Case…

Sarah Johnston, Principal Consultant at S3 Solutions shares some thoughts on developing business cases for clients.... The five-case...

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8 Steps to Writing a Charity Tender

One of the biggest challenges for any third sector organisation is writing charity tenders. Tendering is a complex process, with high...

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5 Charity Fundraising Strategies

Charities and non-profits often rely on donors to carry out their work. This means finding, engaging, and retaining the right people to...

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How to Apply for Charity Grants

For charities of any kind, grants are not just a reward for your hard work, they are an incentive to keep making positive change. Without...

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Why are Fundraising Events Important?

Fundraising events play a major role in supporting and sustaining not for profit organisations. Without these, the important work done by...

How to Secure Government Funding for Charities

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How to Secure Government Funding for Charities

Luckily, there are so many funding opportunities available for charities to take advantage of. From trusts to the government - there’s...

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How to Promote Your Charity Event

When it comes to spreading the good word about your charity’s work, every little helps. Especially if raising money is the goal. The only...

How to Write a Proposal for Charity Funding

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How to Write a Proposal for Charity Funding

Knowing how to write a proposal for charity funding is one of the most important skills for any third sector professional. Securing...

Setting Up a Charitable Organisation in 5 Steps

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Setting Up a Charitable Organisation in 5 Steps

Whether it be to remember a loved one or address a social need, setting up a charitable organisation is one of the most rewarding...

Social Enterprise: Advantages and Disadvantages

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Social Enterprise: Advantages and Disadvantages

The social enterprise business model has set itself apart from others. Its motives are similar to those who want to drive profits, and...