BeMoreDigital

📣 A bitter sweet announcement from Bobi, Aliya, and Sue... At BeMoreDigital, we are all driven by the tangible impact on the individuals and communities we have helped to manifest through our work. In a few short years we've helped to develop support programmes with funders, supported close to 2000 people through mostly free workshops, and created more free templates than we can count. We understand that the dedicated people working in the charity sector are the backbone of positive change and by supporting them on their journeys, we play a tiny part in creating a ripple effect that extends far beyond our immediate reach. Small charities and social enterprises operate on shoestring budgets. Fact. These organisations provide essential services to society's most vulnerable members. From food banks and homeless shelters to mental health counselling and addiction recovery programs, they work so hard to address complex social and economic challenges in a tough landscape. Their profound impact goes largely unrecognised despite the magnitude of the challenges they take on. Yet, their small size allows them to be more agile and responsive to the changing needs of their audiences. They often forge deep connections within the communities they serve, building trust and offering personalised support that larger organisations may struggle to provide. Despite their resource limitations, these incredible organisations demonstrate immense resilience and creativity. They find innovative ways to maximise their impact through collaboration, resource sharing, and a deep understanding of local needs. However, to truly reach their full potential, they simply need more support. Increased funding, access to training and development programmes, and improved visibility are all critical for their long-term sustainability. As a small organisation ourselves, we are not immune to the challenges that face our clients. We too are under a financial burden that is currently too great to bear. As such, BeMoreDigital as you know it right now, will cease on April 30th 2024. We have always worked to support small charities, and to help bridge the digital skills gap that we know exists in this sector.  We want to send a heartfelt thanks to all our clients and supporters who’ve taken a chance and cheered us on, including (but definitely not limited to) Alexandra Fearon, Tereza Litsa, Vic Hancock Fell, Tom Watson, Ross McCulloch, Zoe Amar FCIM, Pauline Roche, Sona Mahtani, Fergus Arkley FRSA, Ed Howarth, and so many more!

Another step closer to the official closing of BeMoreDigital has been the creation of a landing page and closing of the website. We wanted to make sure that the free templates we created were simply and easily accessible - I will be talking to a few supporters about hosting them there too - and so I built this very simple landing page to keep our story alive, and to in some way continue to share our support for the sector. https://bemore.digital/

So, yesterday did something new and went litter picking with a fabulous community group in my area called Rubbish Friends (great name isn’t it? 🤣) It’s so sad that volunteer groups have to be put together to tackle this huge problem - there’s certainly not enough help from government any more to keep our towns beautiful, but what an amazing bunch of people they were! Hard-working, determined to look after our planet, and friendly we had a fabulous couple of hours armed with bags, gloves, hi-vis and litter sticks. We chatted, we competed to see who could find the funniest piece of litter (a man who found a hymalayan salt lamp was declared the winner!) and we tidied up 25 bags of recycling, and sadly a fair few bags of landfill too. I’m astounded by the amount of vaping equipment that gets thrown away. I was completely blown away by the coming together of people from different walks of life to solve this problem together. It really works and it feels great too! 💪🏻 We are available this week for all charities, non-profits and social enterprises to get together with us, to solve any problem you are facing. From better systems, to working practices, learning new ideas or updating old ones. We want to help you! Have a great week and I highly recommend litter picking - like therapy only better! 😁 #mondayvibes #communityimpact #volunteering #projectmanagement

Yesterday afternoon Bobi had a coaching session with Sara who had some questions abut why emails sent from both their working inbox (managed through Gmail) and their newsletter (managed through Mailchimp) were going into people's spam. Here's a plain English explainer as to why this could be happening... Most of the time the reason for this is the need to verify the domain that your sending the email through. Think of domain verification as proving you own the house your email is coming from. Imagine You're sending a letter from your house (your domain). The letter might get lost or thrown away if the receiving post box doesn't trust that the the postman (email server) is carrying the letter for you. Domain verification puts a special sign on your mailbox (adding a record to your domain's settings) so that every letter box knows their letter have actually been sent from you. This sign has a code only you can get from the postman (email service). The receiving letter box (inbox) sees the sign and code, confirms it's your house, and delivers the letter (emails).

A blooming brilliant offer from some of our friends 🧡 Henry and his team are super friendly and supportive of the sector, PLUS they really know their sh*t when it comes to innovative fundraising! Take a look 👇

Absolutely this. 👍🏻 #accessibilitymatters #valentinesgift

Love is in the air!!!❤️❤️❤️ We LOVE helping charities, non-profits and Social enterprises! We make your organisations work better. (It literally is what we live for.) A FREE 30 min call is all you need to tell us what’s not working properly and we’ll design the solution to put it right! If that’s not love. We’re not sure what is? ❤️❤️❤️ https://lnkd.in/ebiiGj_W #love #february14 #valentinesday2024

Some very wise words for all of us chipping away at making a difference and changing things up... Will you be bringing your pancake making attitude to you job today? 🥞 #pancakes #charity #digital

It's Monday... To the people dreading THAT meeting or presentation this week - you are not alone. To the parents juggling half term and childcare this week - you are not alone. To the charities trying to solve a difficult problem - you are not alone. To anyone who is struggling this week - you are not alone. Look after yourselves and reach out if you need to, our DM's are open. What's your biggest challenge this week? #mentalhealthmatters #mondaymotivation (And don't forget it's Pancake Day on Tuesday.)

Calling all changemakers - BeMoreDigital wants to help your charity thrive! Are you a passionate individual working tirelessly for a cause you believe in? Do you ever feel like there's a better way to operate, but lack the resources or know-how to make it happen? At Be More Digital, we empower charities and non-profits like yours to work smarter, not harder. This week, we're focusing on connecting with amazing charities who are ready to: Boost efficiency and impact: Streamline processes, and free up your team to focus on what matters most. Engage your supporters: Craft compelling online communication, cultivate deeper relationships, and attract new donors. Maximise fundraising efforts: Utilise digital tools effectively, optimise campaigns, and stretch your resources further. We offer: Expert training with tailored solutions: We don't believe in one-size-fits-all. We work with you to understand your unique needs and develop a plan that works. Ready to unlock your charity's potential? Comment below and tell us about your biggest challenge! Visit our website to explore our training programs and services. Share this post with other charities who could benefit! #Charity #Nonprofit #DigitalTransformation #Empowerment #BeMoreDigital