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A book that will challenge, delight and encourage in equal measure, this uncompromising book bemoans the madness of poor donor stewardship that besets the charitable sector and sets to put it right. A no nonsense book and refreshing look at achieving the real worth of charitable donors. Mining the depths of his extensive knowledge from 30 years of fundraising campaigns and giving countless examples of good and bad, Pidgeon, author and world renowned public speaker, describes the highs and lows of minor donor fundraising and decries the crass attitude of many non-fundraising colleagues to these essential donors. Fundraisers' attitudes to their donors will be changed forever.

The charity sector survives and thrives thanks to people like you - people who volunteer as trustees for the benefit of others. The responsibility of trusteeship, and the volume of legal information on what you should and should not do, however, can be overwhelming. This bestselling guide will help you find your way and make good decisions.It provides easy to understand information about the responsibilities of trustee boards and straightforward advice on planning the work of the organisation, getting funding, and managing staff and volunteers. Who is this book for? New or prospective trustees, or those wishing to brush up their governance skills. Also useful to those from other sectors seeking an update on charity governance and students on third sector courses.

So you've got the top job...now what? Many people find themselves in a senior leadership role without the formal training or support they may have had before and feel isolated and exposed. The second edition of It's Tough at the Top is a practical, reassuring and no-nonsense guide to upper-level management by a respected voluntary sector leader. What does it cover? Includes: *Leadership v management*Managing Change *Communications*Networking *Working with trustees*Staying Sane *Leadership teams*Insights from top CEOs Who should buy this book? Ideal for chief executives, trustees or managers who are looking to move up to leadership.

Learn how to lead your organisation more effectively, manage it with greater efficiency and govern it with enhanced energy with this fully revised guide to civil society management by your side. A quintessential and long-trusted compendium with wise counsel on every page, it covers every issue you're likely to face as you drive your organisation forward. With over 21,000 other civil society leaders across the world owning a copy, no chief executives, chairs, trustees and senior managers should be without a copy. Middle and junior managers with aspirations to develop and widen their roles will also want to read it too. Voted number 2 on The Guardian list of "Five must-reads for charity workers"

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This book offers all the advice you need to help your charity create successful and long-lasting partnerships with corporates. With charity–corporate partnerships now more high profile than ever, the number of charity and corporate players working fruitfully together is on the increase. For a successful partnership to help improve your charity’s finances and reputation, you will need to understand how to develop a robust strategy, follow best practice and get your voice heard by the right people. This guide shows you how to achieve this using the best methods and techniques in the field, all with the ultimate aim of helping your beneficiaries. In association with the Hartsook Centre for Sustainable Philanthropy at Plymouth University and the Institute of Fundraising.Who should buy this book?The diverse range of topics covered in this book provides a solid background for anyone involved in corporate fundraising, whether you are new to the field or a practised professional.What does it cover?This fifth edition combines chapter contributions and case studies from leading experts in both charity and corporate sectors, including how to:•Develop a strategic approach to corporate fundraising and take•advantage of research and data•Find new partners, carry out due diligence and choose a corporate•partnership portfolio•Pitch for partnerships and negotiate the best value for your charity•Manage the corporate account and recruit and structure a team•Forewarn and forearm yourself with crucial legal and regulatory issues

Legacies and in-memory gifts are a crucial source of income for charities, as well as a fulfilling giving experience for pledgers. For fundraisers doing the asking it can also be highly rewarding, but you need to have the skills and know-how to hone your approach. This ground-breaking guide brings together 24 of the charity sector's biggest thinkers and most experienced fundraisers to offer you sound, practical advice. The fourth edition explores the strategies and techniques that fundraisers need to know. It also covers legal and ethical issues, as well as essential information on how to manage legacy income. It is packed with case studies anddigital communications and media, new in-memory giving strategie and legacy administration systems. This is a key textbook for anyone responsible for fundraising, whether your post covers legacy giving in particular, or you have a wider remit. The guide will also be of use to senior charity staff, chief executives and trustees considering a legacies strategy.

Community Fundraising is one of the oldest and most common forms of fundraising. Resilient in recessions and appealing to broad demographics, there is increased interest in the range of peer-to-peer and participatory fundraising activities that can attract new audiences and act as a gateway to ongoing supporter relationships. And yet in spite of this there is surprisingly little written about the eclectic mix of community fundraising activities. This book fills that gap. The guide brings together the expertise of many of our most experienced community fundraisers. It covers strategy and planning as well as the key activities that make up community fundraising from cash collections to small-scale and mass participation events. It offers techniques on managing volunteers and how to steward fundraising participants.Who is this book for?This will become the key textbook on community fundraising for fundraisers and events staff from both small and large organisations. It will also be of use to senior charity staff, CEOS and trustees considering a community fundraising strategy.

There will be days when you feel like murdering your bosses, your team or your colleagues!Do not despair -- if you have recently become a manager, or are in need of a skill refresh, this book will guide you to being more effective and confident in your role.Through a combination of leadership theory, models with personal anecdotes as well as real-life situations, Debra Allcock Tyler illustrates how management can be both fun and fulfilling. With this book you can benefit from practical, no-nonsense advice from an experienced manager and respected leader in the voluntary sector.With Debra's trademark directness and humour, It's Murder in Management gives you the skills to ease your role transition and to help make your managerial role a rewarding experience.Who should buy this book?Anyone who has recently moved into a management role for the first time, or is about to. CEOs and senior managers who need a reminder of what it is like for their junior managers.What does it cover?Your role as leaderDeveloping the talent and building the teamTime managementUnderstanding the moneyWorking with and learning from others

If you are a fundraiser or someone who needs to raise money for your organisation or scheme, you cannot be without this book. Never out of print since it was published in 1992, the book has more than earned its place on your fundraising department's bookshelf. It is the most complete reference guide to fundraising available, with detailed information about the theory and practice of effective fundraising.You'll find it easy to navigate, packed with case studies, and you'll gain from the insights, knowledge and advice shared by some of the giants of the fundraising world.Ideal for all fundraisers, whether beginners or more senior professionals.

Practical Project Management is a realistic and easy-to-follow guide to managing projects for voluntary organisations. It will help you shape and structure the passion that drives your work in order to achieve positive results. The book leads you through the key stages of project management from preparation to delivery and discusses the activities and decisions you will need to succeed. It covers: *Key tools and models for project planning* Resource management and risk control*Budget planning and dealing with finances*Project evaluation and assessing social benefit Incorporating down-to-earth examples and case studies, this book is essential for everyone involved in project management for the voluntary sector and vital to those who are new to this area.

Do you lurch from one fundraising campaign to the next, or are you able to step back and take the long view? The way you approach fundraising can make all the difference to your charity's success and its ultimate survival. The prudent fundraiser has to have a strategy in place that is both robust and dynamic, and this book will set you on the path to achieving that.Grounded in robust theory but with the needs of practitioners at its heart, this book will be your indispensable aid. It shows you how to:*Understand the internal and external fundraising environment*Identify your strategic objectives and key audiences*Structure your tactics*Track, measure and control your plan*Avoid strategic wear-outWith additional insights around contemporary issues and advice on how to establish an ethical framework for your fundraising, this guide is a pre-requisite for all fundraising professionals.

How do you make the most of the volunteers who give their time to your organisation? Engaging people, giving them a great experience and balancing the needs of your organisation is an essential skill. These are the key strategic issues covered in this comprehensive guide for recruiting, selecting, involving and rewarding volunteers effectively.Ensure you get it right by gaining from the knowledge and experience gathered in this single volume by leaders in their field.This guide captures the essential information anyone managing volunteers. If you've just been given responsibility for volunteers in addition to your main role, or you're a dedicated Volunteer Manager, this book is for you. It will also be useful for other management and senior management roles to understand the work involved in effectively engaging volunteers.It includes:*Current trends in volunteering and how to make the most of current opportunities *How to match the right volunteers to the right roles*Creating a comprehensive volunteering programme*Measuring the impact of volunteering in meeting your aims *How to improve strategy and working relationships for your organisation.

Grants fundraising is a significant and highly competitive income source for charities, contributing over £3 billion of income from UK trusts and foundations alone. This guide shows you how to maximise the value of grants fundraising for your charity. By adopting a holistic view of fundraising, it takes into account all of the elements of the grant-seeking process rather than over-focusing on the proposal-writing stage.This title will make essential reading for all grants fundraisers whether new to the area or not.

Wouldn’t charity governance be so much easier if it wasn’t for all of your fellow trustees?Being knowledgeable and experienced as a trustee is important, but having the ability to interact effectively with your fellow board members, that is where good governance really starts. Get it wrong and, very quickly, you’ve got a battle on the board.Working in sustained harmony towards a common goal can be a tall order for many trustees. Debra Allcock Tyler’s approach to this challenging subject is characteristically engaging as she adopts a different ABBA tune as the theme for each chapter. Frank and with real-life examples firmly to the fore, she mixes leadership theory with practical advice delivered straight from the shoulder. It includes:•Understanding the trustee role•Working with fellow trustees and the CEO•Compliance and regulation•Dealing with information and understanding the money•The psychology of decision-making•Managing risk and handling crisisSo, if you are a trustee or about to become one, you will benefit from the insights and hard-won wisdom distilled in this book. If you want to be the dancing queen (or king) of good governance and avoid a waterloo for your charity, then this book is for you.

Becoming a charity trustee allows you give back to a cause that you care passionately about, but the role could come with personal benefits too. Being a charity trustee can boost your health, happiness and confidence. The skills and contacts you develop can also increase your career prospects. But with an estimated 100,000 charity trustee vacancies in the UK, it can be difficult to know where to start. How To Become a Charity Trustee is a practical toolkit for charity trustee volunteering that gives clear guidance on how to get started. It covers: - What a trustee is - Responsibilities of a trustee-Finding the right role - Crafting your application Whether you're a young person looking for board-level leadership experience, mid-career and expanding your horizons, or approaching retirement and wanting a fresh challenge, this guide will help you step into trusteeship. Sponsored by Ecclesiastical Insurance.

Earning money is one thing but giving it away with intelligence and consideration is the hardest thing in the world. That's where philanthropy advice fills a real and increasing need. Philanthropy advising is an emerging and important profession that has largely gone under the wire in spite of the growing demand, particularly among younger donors, for support in charitable giving. Advising Philanthropists explores the developing role of philanthropy advisor, the practicalities involved in the job and the wide range of skills and knowledge needed to start and excel at working with donors.As well as explaining the key concepts, this accessible guide considers the challenges that can be encountered and ethical dilemmas that must be considered; it is supplemented by the inclusion of previously unpublished interviews with 40 philanthropy advisors from around the globe providing illuminating case studies and insights. Focused on UK-practice, but also rich with examples and material from across the world, this book is a unique and timely addition to the developing body of literature on philanthropy.Advising Philanthropists covers: How the role of advisor has emerged; What key concepts you need to know;The role and practical skills of an advisor; Understanding and working with donors; The challenges and broader context in giving philanthropy adviceThe key audience for this book is those new to or considering a career in philanthropy advising, including students, as well as established philanthropy advice professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge and improve their practice

Steering a charity's finances can be one of the most challenging roles you'll face - not least because your aim is to help a charity fulfil its purposes and charity accounting rules are very different from businesses. The format of this handbook makes it a quick and clear read, so that even if you are new to charity finance you will swiftly gain confidence and knowledge. Covering charity accounting across all four nations of the UK, this sixth edition, has been comprehensively revised by new lead author Elaine Alsop. It includes:*Current legal and accountancy practice*Annual reporting and charity accounts including Charity SORP*Corporation tax and VAT for charities: what applies to you, and what doesn't*The benefits of Gift Aid, and how to get started*Fund accounting and reserves*Guidance for effective financial planning and management*Introduction to risks and controls'Serving as a trusted companion for both seasoned and new treasurers, thisbook provides a solid foundation of knowledge on the wide range ofresponsibilities and duties of a charity treasurer. ... We hope that, by offering a valuable reference tool, this handbook will inspire new volunteers to take on the office of treasurer and make a meaningful contribution to society.' Daniel Chan MBE, Chair, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Charity CommitteeKristina Kopic FCA DChA, Head of Charity, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales [from the foreword] 'The Charity Treasurer's Handbook is written in a very accessible manner, balancing the legal, regulatory and finance aspects with practical examples. Well-structured sections and chapters make it easy to find the help needed on specific subjects. It's a ready reference for new and experienced treasurers, with the updates in the 6th edition being particularly useful.'Carolyn Cordery, Adjunct Professor, Victoria University of Wellington and Chair, New Zealand Accounting Standards Board 'Written in an accessible style and helpful format, this comprehensive and incredibly supportive book will be of immense value to charity treasurers and anyone who needs an introduction to charity accountancy, law and processes.'Jon Dean, Sheffield Hallam University, Chair of the Voluntary Sector Studies Network

Aiming to demystify storytelling, this book starts by looking at the power of stories and how they can be woven into communications. It breaks down the process and offers guidance on finding and writing stories, as well as working sensitively with storytellers. You’ll find tips on where to find people who want to share their stories. There are suggested questions to ask that will evoke interesting and emotive answers and ideas for turning these into stories with impact. The book will also help you work together effectively with storytellers to achieve your charity’s goals.What does it cover?Why collect and share stories?How to find storiesPreparing for conversations with storytellersKey questions to ask storytellersWriting storiesLooking after storytellers

What are vision, mission and objectives? Not a trick question but as the distinctions are befuddling to many and are fundamental to understanding your organisation, you'll want to get them right. This book will help you to understand the difference between these concepts, why each matters and how to develop them within your organisation.

The manager-managed relationship is not always easy but it isvital for you and your organisation.Findingways to work productively, professionally and assertively with your managerbenefits not just you two but your whole organisation and, importantly, thepeople you serve. The manager– managed relationship is not always easy and canbe compromised by imbalances of power dynamics. The important thing is that youalways have some personal power to help you manage this relationshipeffectively. This book provides guidance on where to focus your energy andincludes tips and techniques to help you work effectively with your manager.

Staff forums are a fantastic way to give your people a dynamic voice in your organisation. Run by staff for staff, they are an opportunity to discuss matters that affect the workplace as well as being a positive space to have informal conversations that might not be possible or practical in everyday meetings. If you have ever considered setting up a staff forum or are curious about the concept, this guide shows you how it works. It considers the benefits of staff forums, practicalities of setting up and running meetings, how to feedback to a senior leader and how to ensure continuity of the forum.What does it cover?*Why have a staff forum*Constituting the forum*Before the meeting*On the day*After the meeting*TroubleshootingWho should buy this book?Senior management who wish to encourage a forum in their organisation or any staff members who feel a forum will benefit their workplace.

Social media has become an increasingly important means of connecting with the world around us instantly.Social Media for voluntary organisations is a realistic and easy-to-follow guide to planning, implementing and evaluating a social media strategy. It will help you craft engaging campaigns and posts that get seen and heard above the noise, that get shared across networks, amplifying your message, increasing your reach and building your community. Drawing on the latest research in this fast-moving field, and incorporating no-nonsense examples and case studies, this guide covers: Writing a social media strategy for your organisation ; Getting your message seen and heard amid the noise ; Crafting social media content that prompts engagement and support ; Understanding analytics ; Managing social media risk and problem-solving. Aimed at small and medium organisations that want to improve their social media engagement and reach, as well as those who are just starting out, this is essential reading for everyone involved in social media communications in the voluntary sector.

Taking decisions might be part of your job description, but it canoften feel daunting, lonely and exhausting.This shortguide walks you through the decision-making process step by step and, bybreaking it down, makes it both less intimidatingand more achievable. It will help you to understand what your decisions aremeant to achieve, look at the factors that influence the quality of thosedecisions and outline the key actions to take in making the decision,implementing it and learning from it. It will also help you to understand theprocesses and dynamics of decision-making and who is best placed to makedecisions.

Finding new grant-makers is a time-consuming and intricate business. The Guide to New Trusts takes the legwork out of the process to help you beat a short path to new funders who might support your cause.The grant-makers in this guide, all registered in 2022/23, were chosen, were chosen for their wide geographical area of operation and the breadth of their giving criteria, making them relevant to a large number of charities. This new edition offers a diverse range of opportunities, with grant-making charities established by individuals, families and companies. The list includes an eclectic blend of founders and trustees including entrepreneurs, retailers, premier league footballers and a screenwriter.What does it cover?At a glance, you can find essential, up-to-date information on:*Grant-makers' aims and objectives*The causes or types of project they do and do not fund*Contact details, policies and application guidelines*Any available social media account informationWho should buy this book?As the UK's leading guide to the latest grant-making charities, this is a vital resource for anyone looking for potential new funding for their organisation.

Networking can fill you with trepidation if you are new to it, or complacency if you have been doing it for too long. Either way working at it and taking it seriously every time can pay dividends for you and your organisation. This book will help you to understand what effective networking is, what to do and not to do and how to maintain the relationships once they are built.It looks at the differences between in-person and virtual networking and the common errors people make and gives tips on how to engage with people you don't know in order to get support for your cause. This guide is for anyone at any level who works in or volunteers for a charity and wishes to become better at making connections and creating support for their cause.

Inbox management can be the bane of your working life. If you are not careful, it can quickly become your main task and push aside the truly valuable work that you do. But it doesn't have to be that way. To be effective at work, communication channels must be circumscribed to avoid them overwhelming your whole working day. This book will show you how to manage your inbox effectively. It offers techniques and tools that will help you immediately take control of your communications priorities and make your inbox work for you (not the other way round!). It explores the links between productivity and well-being and helps you build habits that could last a lifetime. If you have an overflowing inbox that dominates your daily to-do list and feels out of control, then this book is for you. What does it cover? Why manage your inbox? Pressing the reset when emails get out of control How to manage your inbox How to take positive control Best email practice.

The success of your organisation depends on the quality of your staff and how quickly you can get new employees up and running happily at full capacity. To achieve this, you need to ensure your new staff understand your organisation and their role within it and are able to integrate smoothly with their new colleagues. Speed Reads: Inductions shows you how to design a reliable, structured, and repeatable induction process that works for both the new starter and for your organisation. It explains what inductions are, why they are important, what makes a good induction, how to plan the process and what types of starter you may need to cater for. There are also tips to help lift your induction standards from good to excellent.The book is for everyone who has the responsibility for organising and carrying out inductions for employees and volunteers as well as for those on the management team who might have a part to play in the process. It will be of value whether you are a manager, an HR officer, a member of your leadership team or the CEO. It covers * Making People welcome *Planning the induction *Early days * Types of starter * Inspirational inductionsThe book is for everyone who has the responsibility for organising and carrying out inductions for employees and volunteers as well as for those on the management team who might have a part to play in the process. It will be of value whether you are a manager, an HR officer, a member of your leadership team or the CEO.

Do you help individuals and families in need of emergency financial help? With details of around 1,800 grant-making charities giving almost £376 million in funds, this nineteenth edition of the guide is your companion for providing support to the individuals who need it most.The comprehensive and up-to-date information allows you to simplify the task of finding suitable support for your service users by outlining eligibility criteria, amounts available and how to apply.The guide contains a list of useful advice organisations, as well as tips on how to make successful application. The guide’s structure is easy to navigate, fully indexed and includes sections on:Illness and disability charitiesLocal charitiesUtility company fundsArmed forces charitiesOccupational charitiesThe range of needs covered by grantmakers in The Guide to Grants for Individuals in Need is so varied. For example, there are 114 grantmakers that help with rent, and 333 that would help replace white goods. This edition includes funding for uniforms, books and equipment for school children as well as other funding for post-16 education.It is particularly useful for social workers, welfare advisors, housing officers and anyone working with individuals in need.