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The Future of Fundraising: Navigating Change, Technology and Donor Behaviour in 2025
Fundraising doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Today’s fundraisers must stay plugged into the latest economic shifts, respond to cultural trends and anticipate the needs of an ever-evolving donor base. In 2025, the sector faces both significant challenges and exciting opportunities, as charities adapt to a changing landscape and innovate to maintain public support. Economic…
Read MoreMarket Insight: Fundraising Recruitment in 2025
As we move through 2025, the fundraising recruitment market is showing some clear trends — and plenty of opportunity for skilled professionals ready to take their next step. High Demand for Fundraisers As expected, demand for high-value fundraisers remains strong. In particular, specialists in corporate partnerships and philanthropy are highly sought after. We’re seeing: More…
Read MoreAmbition, Readiness and the Uneven State of Digital Transformation in 2025
Across sectors in the UK, digital transformation remains a national priority. Public services, charities, businesses, schools, and councils all speak of the same ambition: to use technology to work better, reach further, and deliver more value. But in 2025, the evidence points to something else. While the ambition is strong, the capacity to follow through…
Read MoreRecord Registrations and Rebuilding Trust: What the Charity Commission’s 2024-25 Annual Report Tells Us
In the Charity Commission 2024-25 annual report, it’s clear that the charity sector continues to show extraordinary resilience against a backdrop of financial, geopolitical and social pressures. “Many charities continue to face intense financial strain,” the Commission states, but also acknowledges how trustees are stepping up, making difficult decisions while keeping beneficiaries front and centre.…
Read MoreReflections on 2024: Membership Recruitment Challenges and the Role of Temporary Support in 2025
2024 has been a challenging year for everyone, and the not-for-profit sector has felt the strain in unique ways. Restructures have been a recurring theme, with many organisations needing to make difficult decisions, including redundancies. The knock-on effects of these restructures are already becoming clear, and we anticipate an increase in temporary support roles in…
Read More2024 Takeaway for Marketing and Communications in NFP Sector
The Not-for-Profit market has been undeniably challenging, this year’s trends reflect a sector in flux, responding to external pressures such as advances in technology, and the cost demands that comes along with recruiting top talent for organisations. There are several factors that have influenced the NFP marketing in 2024, below will highlight how these trends…
Read More2024 Takeaway for Temporary Recruitment in the NFP Sector
As a recruitment professional specialising in temporary roles within the UK charity market, 2024 has been a year of reflection and adaptation. Observing the shifts in hiring practices and the evolving needs of the Not-for-Profit (NFP) sector has been both challenging and insightful. These trends have been shaped by the unique financial pressures facing organisations,…
Read More2024 Takeaways and 2025 Anticipations for Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy in Charities
As we close 2024 and prepare for the year ahead, the landscape of high-value fundraising in the charity sector has seen a marked shift. Trusts and foundations, once the cornerstone of many charities’ income strategies, are proving less reliable due to early application closures, fewer available opportunities, and an increasingly competitive application process. Consequently, charities…
Read MoreReflections on 2024: Regional Fundraising Recruitment
Reflections on 2024: Regional Fundraising Recruitment As a specialist in regional fundraising recruitment, focusing on roles outside of London, the key takeaway for 2024 has been the central role money has played in decision-making. With the economy presenting significant challenges, many fundraising professionals are prioritising higher salaries as the rising cost of living continues to…
Read MoreKey Lessons from 2024: Trusts and Foundations Fundraising in Charities
Key Lessons from 2024: Trusts & Foundations Fundraising in Charities The Trusts and Foundations fundraising sector faced significant hurdles in 2024, reflecting the broader challenges charities encountered in securing vital income streams. Competition for grant funding intensified, driven by increased demand for support from funders whose resources were often stretched thinner than ever. Charities found…
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