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Four key learnings from organising a virtual cycling event
by Adam Lewis (JustGiving Blog) on January 26, 2021
When COVID-19 hit, Blood Cancer UK lost millions of pounds. Our fundraising activity had been heavily weighted towards regional activity, […]
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What the iOS14 changes mean for charities
by Krislyn Tan (Platypus Digital) on January 22, 2021
Facebook Ads are changing. What does this mean and how can your charity prepare? On the 17th of December Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc posted […]
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Sanjiv Lingayah: This should be the year that funders get serious about racial justice
on January 22, 2021
Funders must invest in long term support strategies for a racial justice movement powerful enough to transform society
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RSPCA pledges to put partnership working at the heart of its new strategy
on January 20, 2021
Chris Sherwood, chief executive of the animal welfare charity, says it wants to expand on relationships with other voluntary sector […]
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Charities might need to abandon medium-term strategy due to pandemic uncertainty, NCVO warns
on January 19, 2021
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How Sightsavers are keeping staff connected during lockdown
by Zoe Amar (Zoe Amar Digital) on January 19, 2021
We speak to Dr Caroline Harper, CEO of Sightsavers, as part of our interview series with charity leaders pioneering use of digital during […]
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Charity campaigners facing an increasingly hostile political environment, research suggests
on January 15, 2021
Sue Tibballs, chief executive of the Sheila McKechnie Foundation, says politicians should work with charities and not make them ‘fodder in […]
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Third Sector’s Winter 2020/21 issue – available now
on January 15, 2021
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Kirsty Marrins: Digital trends to expect in 2021
on January 15, 2021
After the events of 2020 dramatically disrupted the digital landscape, our columnist explores what the coming year will hold
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How Marcus Rashford took FareShare to the top of the national agenda
on January 14, 2021
A year ago hardly anyone knew of the food waste charity, but after partnering with the Manchester United star, everything changed
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NGOs considered less ethical and competent than businesses, survey shows
on January 13, 2021
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How we used data to improve our fundraiser email journey
by Amy Leighton (JustGiving Blog) on January 12, 2021
Back in September you may remember that we introduced you to our awesome new fundraiser email journey. The email journey uses a combination […]
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Charities and community groups ‘deserve more recognition’, survey suggests
on January 11, 2021
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Women’s Aid reveals new chief executive
on January 11, 2021
Farah Nazeer will join the charity from ActionAid UK
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Adeela Warley: Charities are not afraid to think or act differently to solve problems
on January 8, 2021
Just as vaccines are developed through different expertise, societal problems will be solved by people with differing skills and insights
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Why DKMS’ online fundraising gala achieved huge success
by Zoe Amar (Zoe Amar Digital) on December 23, 2020
In our final interview of 2020, we spoke to a charity leader from the US doing brilliant work with digital during COVID-19. Heather Lynn, […]
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What we’re reading this Christmas
by Zoe Amar (Zoe Amar Digital) on December 22, 2020
This Christmas will be very different to the one we all hoped for, so we’re going to find solace in a good book. Here are our favourite […]
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Making the move from everydayhero to JustGiving
by Toni Gregory (JustGiving Blog) on December 22, 2020
Since announcing the closure of the everydayhero® platform earlier this year, we’ve been working closely with our everydayhero […]
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How Digital Unite are helping people stay connected at Christmas
by Zoe Amar (Zoe Amar Digital) on December 20, 2020
As 2020 draws to a close, we spoke to another social sector leader doing pioneering work with digital during COVID-19. Emma Weston, CEO of […]
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Fury as Jacob Rees-Mogg accuses Unicef of ‘playing politics’ by feeding hungry children in the UK
on December 18, 2020
The Leader of the House of Commons told parliament that the charity should be ‘ashamed of itself’
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Rebecca Cooney: In a year of pure chaos, charities have worked miracles
on December 17, 2020
If you have worked in this sector this year, there is a strong chance that someone’s life is immeasurably better because of you
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National Trust acting like a ‘completely unaccountable body’, MP tells parliament
on December 17, 2020
The charity says it is committed to being a positive presence in communities and consults widely on the work it does
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Stephen Lawrence charity rebrands because family is no longer associated with it
on December 17, 2020
The trust says its new name, Blueprint for All, would recognise its growth and communicate its ongoing ambition to create a fairer and more […]
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What CharityComms have learned about digital during lockdown
by Zoe Amar (Zoe Amar Digital) on December 14, 2020
We spoke to Adeela Warley, CEO at CharityComms, about the digital changes she has led during COVID-19
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Barnardo’s hits back at MPs who criticised the charity’s work to tackle white privilege
on December 7, 2020
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How charities can tackle digital inclusion during COVID-19
by Zoe Amar (Zoe Amar Digital) on December 4, 2020
We interview Anne Fry, Deputy CEO at VONNE, about how charities can tackle digital inclusion during COVID-19
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Tips for virtual event success
by Sally Falvey (JustGiving Blog) on December 3, 2020
The fundraising landscape has completely changed this year in response to COVID-19, and now more than ever we need to bring together our […]
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Adeela Warley: Words matter, so let’s reflect on how we use them
on December 3, 2020
As we look ahead to a new year, it is a valuable time to reflect on how we communicate
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Ditch the lobbying act so charities can speak truth to power, urges senior Labour MP
on December 1, 2020
Rachel Reeves says the relationship between the voluntary sector and the public sector needs resetting
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How to run online training during COVID-19
by Zoe Amar (Zoe Amar Digital) on November 26, 2020
As part of our series of interviews with charity leaders who are pioneering new ways of using digital during COVID-19, we were delighted to […]