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Spread the love and give back today. ❤️ National Day Of Giving reminds us to give to those in need. Whether we look to our favorite causes or charities, it is a great reminder to lift others up during a generous time of year. #GivingTuesday #ExactEstate #PropertyManagementSoftware

It's the last day of Small Charity Week and there has been heaps of great noise about the amazing work that small charities do on the frontline in the UK. There are, of course, lots of brilliant things we can do to support the small charities that often get overshadowed by large national charities, but one of the most impactful, in my opinion, is to be a Trustee or NED of a smaller organisation. You really get to understand the inner, complex workings of a charity, you get to see how your time, knowledge and input helps move the organisation forward, you know that you are making a difference to (usually) vulnerable people who really need a helping hand from a charity, and you can hopefully take some weight off or be a sounding board for an overstretched Chief Exec (thank you to my own generous trustees Lara Sonola, Tracy Cherrington, Karrie Liu (CMath FIMA), Richard Smuts at Age UK Wandsworth for all their help!). I often get asked why I volunteer my time (I'm a trustee at the wonderful BLINDAID and a newly-appointed volunteer NED at Beyond The Page) when I already work in the voluntary sector and when I must be already at capacity in my own charity role. Yes, I'm not going to lie, I do have a never ending to do list (who doesn't?), but it's really important to me to use some of my precious personal time to support my community and to support my peers. As well as all the skills they can't afford in consultants, small charity Boards need people who understand/work in charities on them too, to help provide a balanced perspective about the operational reality of running a charity and how that marries up with strategic objectives. So this is a shout out to anyone on here who isn't already a trustee to go have a look at Reach Volunteering and apply for a board role this weekend. Pretty please 💕 #smallcharityweek #volunteeringmatters https://lnkd.in/ecYZB7UY

⁉ Are you a Charity? Do you feel like things can get a bit clunky? Perhaps your processes feel slightly dated or don't really make sense anymore? Maybe it's time to consider how Process Redesign could help! 🤔 To introduce you to the idea, Nine Feet Tall Senior Consultant, Ben Crowe, has written a piece exploring the benefits and challenges of Process Redesign specific to the Charity sector. Don't miss it! Full blog linked in the comments below 🔽 #ProcessRedesign #EfficiencyGains #Charity

Day 3 of #SmallCharityWeek is with us already! ⭐ Today's hot topic: strategy and evaluation Today's guest blog is from the wonderful Vic Hancock Fell, small charity champion, founder of Fair Collective and all round great person. Strategic planning is our topic of choice. All leaders need to do it but knowing what to do and where to start can be tough. Vic shares with us her steps for creating a simple strategic plan for your small charity to help you get started. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/epzZTVRF #Charity #Strategy #SmallCharityWeek #Planning

Are you the only one in the office today? Need a break from the Easter eggs? Take a second to sign up for our email roundup which lands this week. 📣 You can expect a charity news round-up packed with useful information and links. 🤗 We're a generous bunch, so subscribers also get comms and fundraising tips, actionable advice, plus a blog to read when you've got time. We're here to help charities grow and raise more funds 📈 #Charities #NotForProfits #CharityComms #Fundraising #FundraisingTips Want to come along for the ride? Sign-up in the comments below ⬇

Today's #SmallCharityWeek topic is one I love, STRATEGY. Yes I am a total geek! Having supported many a small charity with their strategic planning through Pilotlight and now as a freelancer, I know it isn't easy to know where to start. The jargon can be so off putting and it can feel so complicated. But it doesn't need to be. Vic Hancock Fell has shared her steps on how to write a strategic plan, offering a simple approach to get you started👇 #SmallCharityWeek #Charity #Planning #Strategy

Do you find charity reporting confusing with all the varying thresholds for different reporting requirements? Discover the various requirements of charities, that all depend on the level of gross income in any given year and how we assist charities from various sectors in our blog post here: 💻 https://ow.ly/tRX550T27PU Prefer to have a chat with our friendly team of charity specialists about your specific circumstances? Contact your local Whitings LLP office to arrange your free initial consultation today! #WhitingsLLP #Charity #CharityReporting #CharityAdvice

Have you wanted to donate to charity but didn’t really know where to start or who to trust? With over 60K charities in Australia the options can feel truly overwhelming. HOWEVER - last week, I came across a genius way forward! I’ve recently learnt about an incredible Charity Matching Platform called Seedling Giving founded by my friend Kylie Wallace 🌱 🌸 They provide personalised, vetted and trustworthy charity recommendations for individuals and businesses. Making the process of giving simpler and safer. You simply complete a short questionnaire and then it reveals three high performing small to medium sized charities to consider supporting. Nothing like this is currently available. Complete the questionnaire to get started at seedlinggiving.com.au

Charities - the set and forget myth No doubt all persons responsible for charities (board, management etc) are aware that there is an ongoing obligation to review the governance and operations of the charity to ensure it remains eligible to be registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. For those that need a refresher or are looking for a way to document this, the ACNC has a self evaluation form that can be completed and signed by the board. It's a good way to meet your obligations... but ultimately ensuring all responsible people are invested and across the activities of the charity is an even better outcome. Build this process into your year end and make it a habit #charities #philanthropy https://lnkd.in/gEPU-guB

Volunteers are more important than ever for charities. In this article CAF online gives tips for attracting volunteers #ChristianJobsUK #JobsAndMission split.to/5qrbD94