Professional interviews
We interview a variety of charity professionals to discover how and why they got involved in the voluntary sector and the challenges that lie ahead
Charity leaders tell us how they help staff shine – and keep themselves sane
Say thank you and catch up with the Archers: three chief executives’ tips for balancing effective leadership with self-care
Jobs surgery: finding and applying for roles in the not-for-profit sector
The first in a series of five Q&As for Guardian Jobs Week, our experts will be online on Monday 11th March from 1pm to 2pm to help you find and apply for jobs in the not-for-profit sector
'Charities? I'd like to see more collaboration and less competition'
Polly Gilchrist, fundraising manager at the Disasters Emergency Committee, talks about getting involved in the voluntary sector and the challenges she faces
'I chose to work in a world where people care about each other'
Rosie Niven talks to Fabian Sharp, who is the co-ordinator of community policy for the Paddington Development Trust
'I'd like to see more cohesion within the sector'
Maribel Bennett, community fundraiser at St George's Hospital Charity, discusses her career in the voluntary sector
'I found the budget to immediately start making a difference'
Judith Lewis, business manager at St Michael's College, explains how she came to be working in the charity sector
'Balancing day-to-day delivery against strategic development is a challenge'
Victoria Pietersen, operations director at Groundwork explains how and why she got involved in the voluntary sector and the challenges that lie ahead
We need to retain passion, but also get beyond it
Gethyn Williams of NCVYS explains how and why he got involved in the voluntary sector and the challenges that lie ahead
I'm inspired by the people I help
Rosie Niven meets Beat Cymru project officer Kate Carré who explains what brought her to helping people with eating disorders
'Many people go way beyond the call of duty'
Laura Hastie, fundraiser for the Margins Project, talks about the challenges she faces due to funding cuts
My life in the voluntary sector
Whizz-Kidz PR manager Rob Dyson talks about his working life and how the most important thing is maintaining balance
'Finance isn't the sexy part of changing the world. It is, however, essential.'
Rosie Niven talks to Laurie Gayle, finance administration officer at Save the Children, about her inspirations and challenges
