Karen Sterling’s Post

🧦 Something as simple as a pair of socks can make a huge difference to a charity and the people they're working with. 🧦 Caroline Allouf, Referral and Outreach Manager at the Street Storage charity in London, was delighted when the Business Design Centre in Islington responded to her ‘charity need’ for underwear. The socks have gone down a storm with guests at Street Storage after the charity has been giving them out each week. Receiving donations from generous businesses like the Business Design Centre means that money raised by Street Storage can go towards expanding the charity further.   Caroline from the charity commented: “We will most definitely use A Good Thing again. In fact, I get excited each time an offer pops up in my emails!” A huge thank you to Kirsty Jakulis and the team at the Business Design Centre, who have become huge champions of A Good Thing, donating numerous items to charities across London – including notebooks, training shoes, tableware and pens. They've saved thousands of pounds worth of items from landfill, allowing charities to cut spending on 'things' and focus money on other crucial areas. Thank you to our fantastic volunteer Caitlin Gee for putting together this story. #charity #circulareconomy #sendlesstolandfill #sustainable #sustainability #thankyou #supportlocal #recycle #reduce #reducewaste #charityneed #supportlocal #sharingeconomy #repurposing #repurpose #upcycling #sharingiscaring #charitydonation #charitysupport #charityneed

Is your charity a canoe or a ocean liner? I've worked in some big charities and now I manage a small one. And I'm here to say that there is a world of difference between the two. When I was in a larger charity things like brand recognition, having well resourced dedicated fundraising and coms teams meant that there was a level of ease around how funding flowed, we could meet all sorts of funders needs because we had capacity to do so. It felt like we were magnets 🧲 But now in a small charity I notice that despite our struggle to attract resources there are things we can do that bigger charities just can't. Like react quickly and decisively when the people we support ask us to, it's the difference between changes of direction in a canoe and an ocean liner. We're nippy, we are creative and we get things done. And the thing is our sector needs both. If you are in a medium or large charity and you want to show support for us little guys have a read of Wayne Murray blog and then get involved in #SmallCharityWeek if you can. Because all you need to do is love small charities. ● L – Listen and Learn: I will learn what small charities do in my neighbourhood ● O – Organise: I will get my community involved with small charities ● V – Volunteer: I will support small charities with my time, voice and money ● E – Engage: I will do a bit more to make my community better. #LoveYourSmallCharity #SmallCharityWeek2024 blog in link.

According to the Ministry of Health, stroke is the fourth-leading cause of death in Singapore, with a prevalence of 4 per cent among adults aged 50 and above. The latest Singapore Stroke Registry Report in 2020 stated that the disease accounted for 8 per cent of deaths here. It is also the biggest cause of long-term disability, which includes impaired speech, restricted physical abilities, weakness or paralysis of limbs on one side of the body, and a slowed ability to communicate. While Singaporeans are living longer, stroke incidences have almost doubled in the past decade. There is also a rise in young people getting stroke, often leaving them unable to work and return to their normal routines. Established in 2015, S3 is the first and only stroke-focused community rehabilitation and wellness agency dedicated to meeting the needs of post-stroke survivors and their caregivers across Singapore. With S3, post-discharge survivors of stroke are able to receive care continuum through rehabilitation that integrates advanced assistive technologies with conventional therapy as well as their signature S3 Wellness programme supporting cognitive and psychosocial development in order to maximise recovery potential, independence and reintegration. I am excited to share that they are organizing an inaugural Charity Golf Fundraiser on 29 August 2024, at Sentosa's Serapong Golf Course. Please help them to raise funds either by sponsoring their golf flights or through donations. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Let's make a difference together! ⛳️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/gya2aDRq #StrokeRecovery #BeyondStrokeSG #S3Cares #FundraisingSG #CharityGolf #HealthierSG #SwingforS3 #wellbeing #golf #donations. #sentosagolfclub #serapong #sentosa #singapore #hedgefunds #familyoffices #investment #treasury

There are many benefits to adding a charitable component to your marketing mix including increased community engagement, fostering goodwill, generating positive publicity, increased foot traffic, and strengthening brand loyalty. Pick a night and donate a portion back to the community, or ask guests to round up their check for charity. Get involved and support the community that supports your restaurant. #marketing #marketingtips #smallbusinesstips #womanownedbusiness #charity #community #restaurants #hospitality

Really interesting read about the wider impact and SROI of charity shops. 29% of the £75.3 billion in social value generated by charity shops is linked to a sense of community, and being met with friendliness and the compassion people report when visiting a charity shop. I like this very much. Key take out: every £1 spent operating charity shops generates an additional £7.35 in social value. #SROI #charity #ReallyGoodThings

Thanks to F&P (Fundraising & Philanthropy) for running this important piece in the lead up to #FundraiserAppreciationDayAU. Was a real honour to write it in tandem with Sally Shepherd from Fundraising Institute Australia & Tessa Irwin CFRE EMFIA from APN. “Celebrating fundraisers helps to attract new talent to the field. As the need for charitable support grows, so does the demand for skilled fundraisers. Highlighting their successes and contributions can inspire others to join the profession and see it as a career path. This is particularly important given the current economic climate, where the cost-of-living crisis has exacerbated the need for charitable services. “We need more passionate individuals who are willing to take on the challenge of fundraising. By celebrating those who are already making a difference, we can inspire the next generation. As we navigate the challenges and opportunities of the current economic landscape, the role of fundraisers will only become more critical.” Remember to take the time this Friday (July 5th) to thank those building the essential resources to help our for purpose sector thrive. https://lnkd.in/gaxKk4bB

I am for these groups BUT at the same time…I think all genders should be able to share with each other. I work with everyone, regardless of who they are. Everyone seems the same to me when you meet someone human to human. I realise the need these groups meet (I sometimes suggest them to clients) but I do think we need to do one better as a society. Feeling safe and being safe are two different things. The more we tell men they can only talk to men, the less it tell everyone it isn’t safe to speak to and with other genders. I think that’s problematic. It embeds the existing narrative that contributes to a patriarchal and unequal society. “Men can’t be vulnerable, sit with inadequacy and show perceived” weakness” with “the other”. What to do.

Want to know how to get some extra juice out of your fundraising activities? Our recent post shares some great tips on getting new donations without breaking the bank. https://loom.ly/PhHWfGY #fundraisingideas #fundraisingstrategies #fundraisingplatform

An email asking if we'd be happy for people to wear pants on their heads with our logo on as a charity fundraiser. Just another average day in the office for a brand manager...and I'm not sure I'd want it any other way. 💚 😂 #BrandManagement #Fundraising #CharityComms #BrandStrategy

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