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Setting up an inclusive fundraising challenge | Sara Kilner

How can you design an inclusive challenge? How do you balance fundraiser empowerment with ensuring accurate messaging? How do you foster a community around a fundraising challenge? In this episode, you'll hear from Sara Kilner, Partnership Fundraising Lead at Rape Crisis England & Wales. Find out more about Rape Crisis England & Wales: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/ Your host, Zac Parsons, is the Founder of the Charity Professional Development Company. To find out more, visit: https://chpd.co/ // REFLECTION Grab a colleague and have a chat about what sort of fundraising challenge might align with your charity’s mission. And then think about whether there is an easy way to test it out. // SUPPORT US We are listener supported. To join those already supporting us, visit: https://chpd.co/contribute-to-us/ // CHAPTERS (0:00) Intro (0:28) About Rape Crisis England & Wales and Step Out in Solidarity (5:38) Considerations of setting up Step Out in Solidarity (8:48) Start small, start learning (10:34) Balancing fundraiser empowerment and accurate messaging (16:18) Raising awareness of a potentially triggering cause (20:44) Fostering a community around a fundraising challenge (25:28) Creating an inclusive fundraising challenge (29:36) Learning from delivering Step Out in Solidarity (34:28) Find out more about Rape Crisis England & Wales (35:15) Outro

Understanding leadership practices in your charity | Carol Jacklin-Jarvis

What is leadership as a practice? How can you define the leadership practices in your organisation? How can day-to-day leadership practices be bundled? How do approaches to leadership differ with higher levels of role delineation? In this episode, you'll hear from Carol Jacklin-Jarvis, a Senior Lecturer and former director of the Open University’s Centre for Voluntary Sector Leadership. You are welcome to reach out to Carol about her work on carol.jacklin-jarvis@open.ac.uk Your host, Zac Parsons, is the Founder of the Charity Professional Development Company. To find out more, visit: https://chpd.co/ This conversation was based on a paper published by Carol Jacklin-Jarvis and James Rees called Fun, lifelong relationships, and a safer community: Understanding collective leadership practice in a grassroots association. It is available here: http://oro.open.ac.uk/78673/3/78673.pdf // RESOURCES Centre for Voluntary Sector Leadership: https://www.open.ac.uk/centres/voluntary-sector-leadership/ CVSL's portal on OpenLearn: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/free-leadership-courses-the-voluntary-sector // HOMEWORK Make a list of what you think the leadership practices are in your organisation. Discuss your list with a colleague. Do they agree? What would they add? What would they remove? Do any clear bundles of leadership emerge? // SUPPORT US We are listener supported. To join those already supporting us, visit: https://chpd.co/contribute-to-us/ // CHAPTERS (0:00) Intro (0:37) What is meant by leadership as a practice? (1:40) How does leadership as a practice differ from other leadership models? (4:32) Creating bundles of leadership practices (8:27) Can leadership as a practice be applied in organisations with stricter role delineation? (14:09) How to define bundles of leadership practice in your organisation (20:31) Do leadership practices change over time? (24:49) How to effectively use management tools (26:50) Free resources from the Open University’s Centre for Voluntary Sector Leadership (27:53) Looking at leadership through a different lens (29:19) Find out more about Carol (30:04) Outro

Can collaborative giving boost generosity? | Jason Proulx

How does our enjoyment of giving to charity change in the short and long term? Does giving with others increase our enjoyment of giving and generosity? Could collaborative giving increase lifetime generosity? Should your charity invest in encouraging supporters to give collaboratively? In this episode, you'll hear from Jason Proulx, a PhD student at Simon Fraser University. You can find out more about Jason on the links below. Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=MuU4bcUAAAAJ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdproulx This conversation was based on a research paper published by Jason Proulx, Lara Aknin, and Alixandra Barasch called Let’s give together: Can collaborative giving boost generosity? Available here: https://doi.org/10.1177/08997640221074699 Our host, Zac Parsons, is the Founder of the Charity Professional Development Company. To find out more, visit: https://chpd.co/ //HOMEWORK Have a conversation with a colleague about whether you think the experience of giving to your charity is enjoyable. Do you think that encouraging collaborative giving is something you should explore? //SUPPORT US We are listener supported. To join those already supporting us, visit: https://chpd.co/contribute-to-us/ //CHAPTERS (0:00) Intro (0:54) What is collaborative giving? (2:41) Why do we feel good when giving to charity? (5:36) How does social psychology contribute to charitable giving? (8:03) The balance of short-term joy and longer-term fulfilment in charitable giving (11:13) Does giving collaboratively make people more or less generous? (13:55) Jason Proulx’s experiments looking at collaborative giving’s impact on enjoyment and generosity (17:38) Could collaborative giving increase lifetime generosity? (18:59) Should your charity invest in encouraging collaborative giving? (20:51) Find out more about Jason (22:09) Jason’s future research (23:21) Outro

4 easy ways to find time to learn | Annie Coulson

How can I find time for learning? What are some simple learning methods I can fit into my daily routine? How can I embed a habit of learning? In this episode, you'll hear from Annie Coulson, a learning & development professional and the Onboarding Coordinator with AND Digital. You can find out more about Annie on her LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-c-172108133/ Thank you to the team at Matchable for connecting us to Annie. Find out more about their professional volunteering here: https://wearematchable.com/ Our host, Zac Parsons, is the Founder of the Charity Professional Development Company. To find out more, visit: https://chpd.co/ //HOMEWORK Pick one method of learning discussed in the episode and try it out. Bonus points if you have a conversation with a colleague about which one you tried and how you found it. //CHAPTERS (0:00) Intro (0:34) How can I find more time for learning? (9:48) What is social learning? (13:31) What is self-directed learning? (16:42) What is collaborative learning? (20:09) What is reflective practice? (26:58) How can I make a habit of learning? (30:00) Outro

Legacy givers' shared identity with the Royal Opera House | Marina Jones

How does a shared identity contribute to the Royal Opera House's legacy gifts? When do people start to think about giving a legacy gift? How does early adult personality formation influence legacy decisions? How should you talk to supporters about legacy giving? In this episode, you'll hear from Marina Jones, the Deputy Development Director of English National Opera. You can find out more about Marina on the links below. Twitter: https://twitter.com/meenamtj Marina's website: https://marinajones.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-jones-062459107/ This conversation was based on a research paper published by Marina and Claire Routley called “When I go my family will see my life in programmes”: Legacy giving and identity at the Royal Opera House. https://doi.org/10.1002/nvsm.1728 Our host, Zac Parsons, is the Founder of the Charity Professional Development Company. To find out more, visit: https://chpd.co/ For resources, homework, and the transcript, visit: https://chpd.co/3-mj Chapters: (0:00) Intro (0:48) What is the Royal Opera House? (2:14) What is legacy giving and how does the Royal Opera House approach legacy giving? (5:31) Different approaches to legacy giving (8:33) Autobiographical memory and legacy giving (14:49) Nostalgia and reinforcing memories (15:56) When do people make legacy gifts? (19:11) Shared identity in legacy giving (24:23) Oral histories of the Royal Opera House’s legacy givers (28:16) How to talk about legacy giving with supporters (35:01) How can charities develop a deeper connection with their supporters? (37:02) Outro

What's the relationship between overhead and outcomes? | Hala Altamimi

What is the overhead cost ratio? Can focusing on overhead hurt the charity sector? What's the relationship between overhead and outcomes? Are there better ways to measure charity effectiveness? These questions are answered in this episode. You'll hear from Hala Altamimi, an Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas. Hala's research focuses on efficiency and effectiveness in the public and nonprofit sectors. Find out more about Hala: On the University of Kansas website: https://spaa.ku.edu/people/hala-altamimi On Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=c2QxxsAAAAAJ Our host, Zac Parsons, is the Founder of the Charity Professional Development Company. To find out more, visit: https://chpd.co/ For resources, homework, and the transcript, visit: https://chpd.co/2-ha Chapters: (0:00) Intro (0:35) What is the overhead coat ratio? (4:24) What is the nonprofit starvation cycle? (7:21) Why do we rely on the overhead cost ratio and is there a benefit to keeping overhead costs low? (13:47) Can we spend as much as we want on overhead? (15:06) Hala Altamimi’s research into the relationship between overhead and outcomes (18:38) How much variance is there in optimal overhead spending? (22:48) What metrics should we use instead of the overhead cost ratio? (26:49) Should we be encouraging nonprofits and donors to agree on their own metrics of success? (29:12) Outro (30:46) Homework

How we rebranded our charity | Joanna Brownbill

What's involved in a charity rebrand? Why did Ripple Effect change their name from Send a Cow? How much does a charity rebrand cost? How did people respond to Ripple Effect's name change? Find out in this episode. You'll hear from Joanna Brownbill, the Director of Communications and Marketing at Ripple Effect. To find out more about Ripple Effect's work, visit their website: https://rippleeffect.org/ Our host, Zac Parsons, is the Founder of the Charity Professional Development Company. To find out more, visit: https://chpd.co/ For resources and the transcript, visit: https://chpd.co/1-jb/ Chapters: (0:00) Intro (0:21) What does Ripple Effect do as a charity? (1:47) Why did you want to change your name from Send a Cow? (4:52) What made you take the plunge and change your name? (5:41) What was the process of rebranding your charity? (10:23) How did you choose the new name for your charity? (12:54) How did people respond to your rebrand? (15:01) What did you learn about people’s reactions to change? (18:06) How did you balance proactive communication and giving people time to reflect? (19:55) How much did it cost to rebrand your charity? (22:42) The cost-benefit of rebranding (24:07) A final thought

The value of being authentic in your professional life | Vic Hancock Fell

Lockdown and enforced working from home seemed to level us somehow – CEOs working from home in their comfy clothes, children and pets causing chaos in the background of online meetings, glimpses into people’s perfectly imperfect lives – leaders and those in positions of power suddenly didn’t seem so ‘other’. In this episode, we talk about how to get comfortable leading as your authentic self and bringing your whole self to work, using tools that will help you and the people you work with achieve more and enjoy yourselves along the way. For resources and the transcript, visit: https://chpd.co/vhf/ Vic is the Founder of Fair Development. She has almost 15 years of experience working within the small charity sector and is passionate about helping small charities access the appropriate and affordable support they need and deserve. Vic specialises in strategy, organisational development, systems thinking, and change and transition management. She loves supporting charity leaders to turn chaos into order! To find out more about Vic’s work, visit: https://www.fairdevelopment.co.uk/ Our host, Zac Parsons, is the Charity Professional Development Company Founder. To find out more, visit: https://chpd.co/

How to improve your data collection and impact reporting | Chloe Parker

Reporting how much impact you have is a vital part of your charity’s work. How do you ensure you're collecting the right data? How do you get your team on board with data collection? How does impact reporting fit into your strategy? Find out in this episode. For resources and the transcript, visit: https://chpd.co/cp/ Chloe Parker has been working with charities and their data since 2015. She’s passionate about demystifying data and reporting and making it into something everyone can do rather than just ‘techy’ people. She has helped people in the charity sector go from being afraid of using tech to being confident in their reporting and data abilities. If your charity is moving away from spreadsheets to a new database or is having problems with your database, Chloe can help: https://www.coreinsightsuk.com/ Our host, Zac Parsons, is the Charity Professional Development Company Founder. To find out more, visit: https://chpd.co/

What is a trustee and how do I become one? | Leon Ward & Getting on Board

Every charity in the UK has a board of trustees; but, what is a trustee? And how does someone become a trustee? These questions are answered in this episode. For resources and the transcript, visit: https://chpd.co/lw/ Leon Ward has been a trustee since he was 18. He has published a best practice guide on young trustees in partnership with the Charities Aid Foundation. More recently, he has been the Deputy Chair of Brook Young People - the largest sex and relationships charity for young people in the UK. Hear more from Leon here: https://twitter.com/LeonjWard Getting on Board is a charity aiming to diversify who sits at the board table and leads charities. Find out more here: https://www.gettingonboard.org/ Our host, Zac Parsons, is the Charity Professional Development Company founder. You can find out more at: https://chpd.co/

How startups & non-profits can collaborate to accelerate growth | Chris Foltz

Non-profit organisations and startup companies have more in common than most would think. From constant fundraising to the never-ending quest for traction, non-profits and startups face similar obstacles on their journey to solve problems that are large enough to matter. Learn how collaborating to eliminate shared obstacles can benefit your non-profit organization, startup company, and ultimately, the world. For resources and the transcript, visit: https://chpd.co/cf/ Our guest, Chris Foltz, is a renowned startup advisor, social impact strategist, and a global Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Founder Institute. Foltz was named to the Institute for Real Growth’s prestigious ‘IRG100’, a cohort of the top 100 CMOs, change agents, and growth leaders in the world. You can find out more about Chris' work by visiting: https://responsible.com Our host, Zac Parsons, is the founder of the Charity Professional Development Company. You can find out more at: https://chpd.co/

What is governance all about, and why is it important? | Ruth Dwight

Good governance can make a huge difference in what a charity can achieve. All too often, people think of it as legal duties and compliance – but it’s also about positive relationships, clarity of roles, and shared goals. For resources and the transcript, visit: https://chpd.co/rd/ Our guest, Ruth Dwight, is a strategy and governance consultant with 20 years’ experience in the charity sector, including director roles at Coram Family & Childcare and Young Citizens. Ruth is also a trustee and has an MSc in Voluntary Sector Management (Distinction) from City University. You can find out more about Ruth's work by visiting: https://www.ruthdwight.org/ Our host, Zac Parsons, is the founder of the Charity Professional Development Company. You can find out more at: https://chpd.co/

An essential guide to charity bookkeeping | Natalie Pieri FCCA

Maintaining good bookkeeping is key to a charity’s ongoing success. From restricted and unrestricted income to Gift Aid, this episode gives a rundown of best-practice bookkeeping in a charity setting. For resources and the transcript, visit: https://chpd.co/np/ Natalie Pieri FCCA is a chartered certified accountant with 18 years’ experience in the accounting industry. She currently runs her own firm of local accountants in Medway and works closely with the Medway Foodbank and Rapport Housing & Care in a volunteer capacity. You can find out more about Natalie’s work here: https://www.aconnect.co.uk/ Our host, Zac Parsons, is the founder of the Charity Professional Development Company. You can find out more at: https://chpd.co/

How you can use donor surveys to increase income | Rosie Milsom

Having donor surveys in your fundraising arsenal is an effective way to connect with your supporters, measure your effectiveness in stewardship, and - ultimately - increase your income. For resources and the transcript, visit: https://chpd.co/rm/ Rosie has been a fundraiser for 10 years, working for multiple causes in both small and large charities. She is currently Head of Fundraising for the British Youth Council, and Chair of CIOF’s Sole Fundraisers Committee. She is also a certified life coach. Our host, Zac Parsons, is the founder of the Charity Professional Development Company. You can find out more at: https://chpd.co/

Employment law considerations for charity volunteers | Jemma Fairclough-Haynes

Hiring and managing charity volunteers might seem straightforward, but employment laws can be confusing and make things stressful. This quick-fire episode gives a round-up of the essentials of volunteer and employment law. For resources and the transcript, visit: https://chpd.co/jfh/ Jemma Fairclough-Haynes is CEO of the award-winning business Orchard Employment Law. With over a decade of experience in Employment Law and seven years as a business owner, Jemma has represented businesses of various sizes in employment tribunals across the UK in many different types of claims. To find out more about her work, visit: https://www.orchardemploymentlaw.co.uk/ Our host, Zac Parsons, is the founder of the Charity Professional Development Company. You can find out more at: https://chpd.co/

True productivity is NOT about doing more | Akua Nyame-Mensah

Time is a product of the mind. In this episode, we break down what can impact your concept of time and how you can begin to have a more constructive relationship with time (and, ultimately, productivity). For resources and the transcript, visit: https://chpd.co/anm/ Akua Nyame-Mensah is a certified executive and leadership coach, facilitator, speaker, and host of the Open Door Conversations Podcast. Akua works with leaders who are juggling a million responsibilities. She helps leaders clarify where they should focus their time and energy through her services. Find out more about her work at: https://www.akuanm.com/ Our host, Zac Parsons, is the founder of the Charity Professional Development Company. You can find out more at: https://chpd.co/

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