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🗳️ What happens if a charity’s non-political campaigning crosses over into political campaigning? Here, Rosamund McCarthy Etherington runs through the two types of campaign recognised by the Charity Commission: non-political and political. In practice, charities will often be executing campaigning strategies that involve both types of activity, and Rosamund gives examples of when this may be the case, reassuring charities that it is not problematic, but it is usually helpful to be clear about each different element of a campaign. Listen to the full clip to find out more. https://lnkd.in/eGmtkFSp #CharityCampaigning #GeneralElection #StoneKing #ElectionHub

Some important top tips from @NCVO about how best to prepare for the upcoming election…

In the run up to a general election, charities need to ensure that their campaigning activity is not only effective, but also compliant. Both the Charity Commission and the Electoral Commission oversee campaigning activity – and our Governance FAQs will tell you all you need to know. Access the latest guidance now: https://buff.ly/3wtl3nQ #CGIKUKI #Charity #CharityGovernance #Campaigning #Trustees

According to the Charities Aid Foundation, 24% of people in the UK had made – or considered making – changes to their charitable behaviours in light of the ongoing cost of living crisis. This means #donorretention has become increasingly crucial in today's economic climate. Take a look at our SlideShare to see 5 real-world examples of how charity marketers can use martech to overcome this challenge: https://hubs.ly/Q029Y0rZ0 #nonprofit #philanthropy

Good governance, finance and impact management are among the many topics covered in the webinars.

Great news! Big Give are excited to announce that they have extended applications for Christmas Challenge 2024. Charities now have until 5pm Friday 19th July to submit their applications. Don’t delay, submit your application as soon as possible. Why should you apply? - Expand Your Donor Base: 95% of charities report receiving donations from new supporters during the campaign. - Boost Donations: 76% of charities have a significant increase in donations compared to similar fundraising efforts. - Strengthen Relationships: 91% of charities develop relationships with new supporters and 96% report the campaign helps strengthen bonds with existing supporters. - Access Funding: In 2023, 93% of eligible charities received funding offers from Big Give’s partners. View our 2024 Champions with more to be announced soon. Don't delay, apply today! #BigGive #ChristmasChallenge #MatchFunding #Fundraising

🚀 Make your fundraiser more accessible with QR codes! 📲 When we spoke with Ronald McDonald House Charities Western Australia (RMHC WA), they emphasized the power of breaking down barriers between donors and fundraisers. QR codes do just that – creating an instant, direct path for donors to give with ease. Want more insider tips? Dive into our case studies at the link below and supercharge your fundraising! 💡 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gWd_fRFp 🔗 #FundraisingTips #DonorEngagement #RaiseMore

#FocusFriday We provide fundraising service for charities & specialise in creating brand awareness & long term donors through our authentic intelligence – the human commercial. Head to our website now to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eaP_-tf7 Give us a like to keep the content coming. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments. #ChangingLives #QualityDonors #CreatingFutures

🔍 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 🤓 A recent UK government study shows that trust levels in charities and nonprofits are still lower than historical highs. 👥 The public, donors, volunteers, funding partners and other key charity and nonprofit stakeholders are all demanding the same thing… transparency. One way charities and nonprofits can show transparency is branding. 🏷️ Branding brings the actions of your organisation into the light, showcasing your mission, values, purpose, and more to the world. People want to see the genuineness of your organisation, and a strong brand helps everyone to see the 'real you'. 📌 𝗣.𝗦. 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀… 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵? #charity #nonprofitmarketing #nonprofitleadership

🔍 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 🤓 A recent UK government study shows that trust levels in charities and nonprofits are still lower than historical highs. 👥 The public, donors, volunteers, funding partners and other key charity and nonprofit stakeholders are all demanding the same thing… transparency. One way charities and nonprofits can show transparency is branding. 🏷️ Branding brings the actions of your organisation into the light, showcasing your mission, values, purpose, and more to the world. People want to see the genuineness of your organisation, and a strong brand helps everyone to see the 'real you'. 📌 𝗣.𝗦. 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀… 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵? #charity #nonprofitmarketing #nonprofitleadership