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From a swim-a-thon to a team car wash, there’s plenty of ways to organically boost funds for your swim team without too much careful planning. Head to our blog to hear our suggestions to get you started! #swimmingfundraising #sportsfundraising #fundraisingideas #teamfundraising

With the Fundraising Regulator having again criticised the how two charities have used subcontractors in their fundraising efforts, it feels timely to share my most recent blog article that examines this very topic.    It’s worth remembering that the use of subcontractors in fundraising isn’t inherently wrong or bad, but it does need to be approached with due consideration for how the potential risks associated with it are managed – that’s where the team at Sayer Vincent can help.    #fundraising #charityfinance #fundraisingethics  

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The issue of how subcontractors are used in fundraising has once again hit the headlines and for all the wrong reasons.    The team at Sayer Vincent is well-placed to provide assurance on how the risks around working with subcontractors can be successfully managed and here, our Senior Risk and Assurance Manager Arlene Clapham examines the subject in more detail ➡ https://lnkd.in/e8ma-m_3   #fundraising #charityfinance #fundraisingethics

GiveOUT CEO Emily (Em) Scott spoke to F&P (Fundraising & Philanthropy) about the power of peer-to-peer fundraising (i.e. our champions) within GiveOUT Day 2023. GiveOUT Day champions choose an organisation that is close to their heart, create their own fundraising profile, then seek donations on behalf of their chosen organisation via their networks. Why does this matter? GiveOUT Day organisations with at least 1 champion have raised on average 💫8 TIMES MORE💫 than organisations with no champions. In Em’s words: “To continue to grow GiveOUT Day, we knew we needed to raise awareness of the campaign in new networks. In 2022, we had 1663 unique donors, but there are more LGBTQIA+ people and allies in Australia who would be motivated to donate, if they knew about GiveOUT Day.” “Active champions help spread the word to new networks and take the fundraising burden off resource stretched organisations. 39% of LGBTIQA+ not-for-profits operate on less than $10k a year and more than half are completely volunteer run.” Pride in Diversity found that 43% of passive allies did not know HOW to become active allies. Signing up as a champion is a simple and easy way to active your allyship, and 'step up' for your much loved rainbow friends, families and colleagues. So, are you an LGBTQIA+ person looking to give back to your community, or an ally looking to demonstrate and activate your allyship?💪🏾🏳️🌈 You can today, for free, in less than 5 minutes! Go to https://lnkd.in/gvTf6_kT and: ✅ Pick a cause, location or community close to your heart ✅ Write 1-2 sentences about why this matters to you ✅ Share your GiveOUT Australia personalised champion link to your friends, family and networks That's it. 😇 Sources: https://lnkd.in/gp8XKtY6;  https://lnkd.in/gUegr2US

Companies nurture leaders and learn how to innovate in various ways, with acquiring knowledge being certainly one of the key approaches. Having more leaders who share the same knowledge within one organisation is a starting point for #positivechange. #IFLP

Last week, our MD, Pete Evans had a great conversation with Mike Quate and Rachel Smith about One for the City. One for the City lets businesses commit either 1% of their revenue or profit to charities in Leeds.  The organisation is inspired by 1% for the planet but focuses on Leeds.  It also helps address the the growing gap between the business economy and the people suffering hardship in Leeds because of their socio-economic circumstances. Business isn't just about making money and whilst our MD, Pete Evans is from the other side of the Pennines, it is great to be giving back to the city where the business is now based. The manifesto of One for the City is:- 1) Champion business to become a force for good which benefits wider society and the environment 2) Create a community of businesses committed to growing a more inclusive economy 3) Increase collective giving to charitable and social causes in the city 4) Provide a platform for which businesses can centrally contribute their financial donations 5) Illustrate the impact made businesses supporting the 1% model If you are interested in knowing more then reach out directly to Mike Quate

New year, new postage rates! Check out the informative postcard created by Grassroot Communication (GRC) to help you navigate the changes. Whether you're in direct mail marketing, fundraising, or associations, staying on top of postage rates is crucial. Stay informed with GRC's handy guide. #postage #postalservice #directmailmarketing #fundraising #associations

🌐 Exciting announcement! Introducing a brand-building market update & funding partners in the FREE online fundraiser webinar, aimed at saving property developers time and money! Hosted by David Johnstone, featuring James Cross from Crossover Property and Todd Walker from Villator Media. Register for FREE on the 14th of February at 3PM. Secure your spot now at this link 🔗 Stay updated at www.propfundrs.com. 🏡🚀 #property #propertydevelopment #propertydevelopersuk #funding #propertyadvice #propertymarket

When running a business, organisation, or company, there are different legal structures. One of these is a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG). 💼 ⬇️ A Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) is a unique legal structure commonly used by non-profit organisations, professional associations, and clubs. Unlike traditional companies, CLGs have no shareholders and distribute surpluses back into the organisation to fulfil social or charitable objectives. We explored the definition, characteristics, benefits, formation, and governance of a CLG, as well as its financing and income generation. So, let's dive in and discover what a CLG is all about! 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eKzacDYc