Empowering charities to flourish π· Head of Digital π Trustee ππ»ββοΈ Passionate about innovation, fundraising, AI, future of work. My own views
Lots of charities starting or growing their digital fundraising so far this year (yey! π) and asking about support.
So here is a thread π§΅ on where I normally signpost people to (please add your own):
Nominations for the #NationalFundraisingAwards close TODAY at 5pm! This is your final call to nominate for one of our 12 categories and receive sector-wide recognition!
There's just 7 hours to go until we close nominations for this year!
Nominate now: bit.ly/40oubop
5 more fundraising firsts & fundamentals from the @SalvArmyArchive
- Challenge events
- Microdonations
- Ethical products
- Be a donor yourself π°
-Issues around ready cash πͺπͺ
Read more π
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There's less than 2 weeks left to submit nominations for the National Fundraising Awards, hear from some of our esteemed judges about what they're looking for in nominations.
Find out more: bit.ly/420Hpsr
Nominate now: bit.ly/40oubop#NationalFundraisingAwards
ALT Quote From Professor Beth Breeze OBE. National Fundraising Awards.
Could your charity benefit from a comms review? Our team of charity and comms professionals can help :)
We are limiting these to 10 per month and already have 4 booked in. Find out more and book yours in today!
@CharityComms @wethecatalysts
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Have you heard this episode of the Fundraising Bright Spots podcast with @EmilyCasson?
Join me and Emily as she shares brilliant insights, tips and examples of using Artificial Intelligence in fundraising and the charity sector.
Listen now π bit.ly/45QxaYL
I used to be super active on Charity Twitter but havenβt been around much latelyβ¦is it still worth engaging on here? Or is everyone largely hanging out some other place now? π€
So options for pit stop en route home were either βEnglandβs worst service stationβ or Google places to visit near the motorway. So glad we picked the latter π
A tip from me as we head into the new year. Start a happy list π
In 2024 write down one thing a day that gives you joy/gratitude/smiles π
A reminder that there is something good in every single day. Youβll thank me this time next year π
When Fox slept she got lost in her dreams.
Utterly, completely and beautifully lost in magic and wonder.
She had started to realise it was pretty much the same when she woke.
If she paid attention, she could always be utterly, completely and beautifully lost in magic and wonderβ¨
I've not posted much recently. In essence - like for many of us - life is a lot at the moment. And my priority has been in keeping my client work ticking along rather than being very vocal or present online.
So a gentle (and geeky) reminder for anyone else feeling similarly...
1. A phoenix sculpture and a new sapling next to it with events during its life on one wing and projected heights of the sapling during what year 200 years into the future (approx age of the tree when it was cut down)
Any recommendations for co-working spaces in Newcastle and the coast? That might want to host a load of fundraisers?
Bonus points for being a charity or ethical business and nice food options
As Parliament continue to debate the Illegal Migration Bill. We are asking you to use your voice on behalf of survivors, ask your MP to speak up to #ProtectSurvivorsRightsbit.ly/action-MP
ALT A black and white image of a man walking down an empty street, his back to the camera. Red text over the image says 'stand with survivors. Stop traffickers'.
Are you curious to find out more about AI and the opportunities and challenges it gives fundraisers...but not sure where to start? Then grab a spot at our next Breakfast Club with @EmilyCasson.
It's FREE to attend and on Zoom. Book your place hereπ bit.ly/2FrN1WC
Well London that was fun! A fabulous couple of day at #CIOFFC and other events sharing digital knowledge and catching up with friends old and new.
Followed by an all departmental meeting and (inside π§οΈ!) summer picnic.
Now heading north ready for @CIOFNorthEast summer socialβοΈ