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BET we know what's last on your (massive) to-do list: Planning and strategising? 👀 We get it. It can be a daunting task; strategies can be super long/complex. So, you’ll be pleased to hear our top tip: don't bite off more than you can chew ☺️ (In other words, keep it nice and simple.) Here are 6 practical steps to writing a simple strategic plan for your small charity: https://lnkd.in/d8uVrs5p #CoolStuffForSmallCharities #Charities #CharitySector

📣 📣 PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS   Meet the panel for our 'Unlocking Jersey's Philanthropic Potential' event on Thursday 02 May, 9am-11am.   Dr Beth Breeze OBE The UK’s first ever Professor of Philanthropy, Dr Beth Breeze has an international profile as an academic expert and award-winning author on philanthropy. She co-founded the Centre for Philanthropy at the University of Kent in 2008, where she now leads a team conducting research and teaching courses on philanthropy and fundraising.   𝗥𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗱𝗴𝗲𝗿 Ross Badger acts as trusted adviser to entire families, dealing with all aspects of their financial lives and serves as a Trustee for the 𝗦𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗹-𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, who have Donor Advised Funds with several community foundations, including JCF. He's dedicated to making meaningful contributions to community causes, embodying JCF's ethos of impactful giving.   Fiona Waite Fiona Waite, Client Director and Head of Local Private Clients at 𝗥𝗕𝗖 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀, brings extensive expertise in advising clients. A graduate from the University of Kent's MA programme in Philanthropy, she's committed to philanthropic endeavours, aligning her passion with professional excellence.   Nick Kershaw Nick Kershaw, Co-Chair of JCF, Chair of Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies UK and Co-Founder and Chair of Every Child Our Future, exemplifies a profound commitment to philanthropy. Alongside his leadership roles, he set up JCF’s first Donor Advised Fund.   Stephen Platt Interview and Panel host - JCF Board Member and founder of KYC360, Stephen Platt, leads the Q&A with the above panel of industry experts to better understand how Professional Advisers and companies can more effectively service clients by supporting philanthropy in Jersey.   REGISTER FOR TICKETS AND FIND OUT MORE: https://lnkd.in/eJYutcqJ

What exactly is philanthropy and why does it matter for us all? 🌟 From tackling the cost-of-living crisis to preserving our environment, philanthropy plays a crucial role.   Learn about how giving back can make a big difference for our island with our latest article featured in today's Jersey Evening Post:   📖 Why philanthropy is important 🔑 Benefits of philanthropy for Jersey 🏘️ Areas needing support in Jersey 💡 The importance of attracting HNWI to Jersey 🚀 Challenges for philanthropy 👥 Leading figures in philanthropy 🔍 How to get involved   ⚡⚡Exciting news! We are launching a series of events to promote a culture of philanthropy in Jersey. Renowned philanthropy expert, Beth Breeze, will be speaking at both events. If you're a private client wealth adviser or run a charity or voluntary group, join us and be part of the change.   SIGN UP HERE 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJYutcqJ   Association of Jersey Charities   #jerseyci #communityfoundation

Looking for ideas to help boost your charity's Individual Giving programme? Here are my favourite articles/blog posts/books/podcasts on the topic 📚 : Blog post: “How sharing can inspire donations for free”, Fundraising UK Ltd – a fascinating insight into the value of each social media share by your supporters. Ultimately, how to grow a network of donors without a big ad budget. https://lnkd.in/eBbFzMcv Article: “Why charities should focus on donor loyalty”, Charity Digital. This contains case studies on charities that have made improvements to their donor journey, and an explanation of why small changes can bring about big increases in income. https://lnkd.in/enkNJbMy Bright Spot podcast with Rob Woods episode 76: "Thanking – how to go the extra mile" with Laura Croudace, and episode 75 – "How to test, prototype and implement new fundraising ideas" with Craig Linton. I was really inspired by the idea of testing, testing, testing, because it allows us to try out different ideas before committing. "The Power of Moments" book by Chip and Dan Heath – incredible insight into how to add a little sparkle to our donors’ experience of giving. I hope you find them useful too! Feel free to share your favourites. #charity #fundraisingideas #individualgiving

#VAWGJersey - Drop ins, workplace briefings, Q&A & a march through St Helier! "One of the really important changes we need to see is a mindset shift across our community..." We all have a role to play in this, so what can you do to help change the culture in Jersey? Here are just a few first step ideas... 📚Read the Taskforce's findings and recommendations: You can find a link to them here: https://lnkd.in/etA_ZzJg ☕️Come along to one of our informal drop-ins for anyone who would like to talk to Taskforce members about our findings. Drop-ins will be held at the The Salvation Army Cafe, Minden Place, St Helier on the following dates, 2pm-3.30pm: Weds 22nd Nov Weds 29th Nov Thurs 7th Dec All are welcome. 📣Start a conversation in your workplace. The Taskforce are also happy to provide a free briefing & Q&A to employers and their staff on our research findings, and what we can be doing in the workplace to support victim-survivors and help to eliminate VAWG. Please do get in touch directly to find out more - either via DM, or in the comments below and I shall follow up with you. 🤍On #WhiteRibbonDay learn more about the essential role men play in changing culture and eliminating VAWG by booking a place at FREEDA Jersey’s Q&A panel on 23rd November, St Helier Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/ep2n3hZb 🥁Show your support and demand the change you want to see for women and girls in Jersey and around the world by joining the march through St Helier on Saturday 25th November, organised by the Soroptimists International Jersey. Please wear something orange and meet at 11.30am at the Cenotaph in the Parade. 🧡Share this post far and wide and tell all your friends and family how they can help to make Jersey a world leader in eliminating violence against women and girls! Thank you for your support and engagement. #bethechange #elimatingVAWGinJersey #dropins #workplacebriefings #marchforchange Charley Hacquoil Tara Murphy Lisa Leventhal Matt Falla Suki Sandhu OBE Government of Jersey The Diversity Network Jersey Community Relations Trust (JCRT)

Have you heard about Jersey's new online knowledge hub? Read all about it in my latest article in today's Jersey Evening Post written on behalf of Jersey Community Foundation and Collas Comms. Introducing the Island Research Repository (IRR), a groundbreaking platform that provides free online access to a vast array of Jersey-specific research spanning various topics, including health and social care, history, the environment, education, justice and politics. This initiative was made possible through generous funding from Jersey Community Foundation and the Institute of Law Jersey, and built by the Jersey International Centre of Advanced Studies. At the core of the IRR's mission are 5 key objectives: 🔍 Assess Jersey's most pressing needs through rigorous research; 📊 Facilitate data-driven decision-making, ultimately enhancing services and policy-making; 🤝 Foster strategic collaborations for better outcomes for Islanders; 🧠 Cultivate a vibrant research culture across the Island; and, 🌍 Promote the exchange of knowledge on a global scale, with a focus on island nations and small states. Whether you're a curious individual, a policy-maker, a community advocate or a researcher, explore the wealth of available research at the IRR here 👉 www.islandrepository.ac.je. You can also contribute your own research. #jerseyci

🌟𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸🌟 We're thrilled to share our article in today's Jersey Evening Post which delves into the spirit and process of legacy giving in Jersey. As part of the article, one of our valued donors - a recently retired finance professional - speaks about the profound impact of legacy giving and the meaningful connection she feels with our community: “𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. 𝙄𝙩'𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙮 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙄'𝙢 𝙜𝙤𝙣𝙚. 𝙅𝘾𝙁’𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙖 𝙬𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙢 𝙤𝙛 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨, 𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙥𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙮 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙅𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙮, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙮 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚.” This week, we pay tribute to all the incredible individuals who have chosen to leave a legacy in Jersey. Their generosity ensures that the causes they hold dear continue to thrive and make a difference in our Island. 💛 #jlw2023 #jerseyci #communityfoundation