The perils of commercialisation
Diversifying into more commercial income is not without its consequences. There are two in particular that you should be aware of, and plan for…
Diversifying into more commercial income is not without its consequences. There are two in particular that you should be aware of, and plan for…
The biggest mistake people make is equating “doing more” with “achieving more”.
Amanda Batten, CEO of Contact a Family, talks about her first year as CEO. In a candid and honest interview, she shares her learning from the year, including how she […]
Selling is a critical skill, not just in business development, but in many aspects of our professional lives, and few people, irrespective of sector or industry, have ever been taught what selling really is or, more to the point, how to do it with ethics and integrity.
Many small local charities are struggling to make the shift from grant-dependency to financial freedom. In this interview, Deven Pillay, CEO of Harrow Mencap, help to navigate that journey by talking through what it takes to make the leap…
Structures and processes, appraisals and basic training programmes, will always have a role in tackling poor performance and raising standards to a basic level. But they won’t help you develop great leaders.
Need is growing, funding is contracting, grants are turning into contracts, and the people who are giving them out are looking for ever more things in return. For charities on the receiving end, it seems that ‘doing good’ is no longer enough.
Why large organisations find it hard to create an innovative, entrepreneurial culture, and what you can do in your organisation to create the culture you need to succeed
How can charities develop a more commercial and professional culture without selling out? The third sector generates over half of its income from selling goods and services, but as markets […]
What would you do with an extra million pounds in surplus? With tightening funding environments, more and more charities are looking at how commercial activity can provide profitable, sustainable income […]