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Key Lessons from 2024: Trusts and 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 themselves navigating a highly competitive environment, requiring not only compelling…
Read MoreReflections on 2024: Challenges and Changes in Temporary Recruitment for the Not-for-Profit Sector
2024 has been a year of considerable challenge and change for recruitment in the not-for-profit sector. The landscape has shifted noticeably, with both clients and candidates adopting new approaches to hiring and career moves. Many organisations are looking for more from their recruitment partners—seeking a greater volume of CVs, an exact match for every requirement,…
Read MoreReflecting on 2024: The Pressures of Management in Small to Medium-Sized Charities
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s clear that the UK charity sector has faced a year of significant challenges, particularly for those managing small to medium-sized charities. Amid a cost-of-living crisis, funding pressures, and growing demand for services, leaders have had to navigate an increasingly complex landscape. The pressures of management in 2024 have…
Read MoreEDI Perspective: How Diverse is the Pool of Talent within Fundraising Teams in the UK?
In recent years, UK charities have taken meaningful steps to address Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), working to create more equitable environments within their organisations. Over the past few months, I’ve been investigating a key question: just how diverse is the pool of talent within fundraising teams? Many medium to large charities now include EDI…
Read MoreJust 12 per cent of staff say their charity is well equipped to handle burnout, research finds
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Read MoreBurnout in the Charity Sector
With 80% of leaders in the charity sector expressing concern over staff burnout, a critical question emerges: how do we support those who dedicate their lives to helping others? Increasingly we are sadly having more conversations with people who are considering leaving the sector, or are losing employees, due to “burnout” in the charity and…
Read MoreBuilding a Fulfilling Career in Finance
In Merrifield Consultants, we are fortunate to have a team that is deeply passionate about their respective areas of expertise within the not-for-profit sector (NFP). In our previous articles, we highlighted the career prospects of Office Support Temping, Fundraising, and Memberships. Now, our Finance & Commercial Support Manager, Claire Stradling, will share her advice on…
Read MoreWomen in charities – are we doing enough to support them?
Over the last few years, equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) has sprung into the forefront of the non-profit sector. While the sector has taken leaps to meet these requirements, charities are not immune to the gender disparities that pervade other sectors. Despite the sector’s progressive values, women frequently encounter significant barriers to achieving equality in…
Read MoreExploring Careers in Membership Organisations
Have you ever thought about pursuing a career within a membership organisation? The truth is you probably have not. As an extension of our series on World Youth Skills Day, we are discussing the numerous career opportunities and skills you can acquire by working in membership organisations, which many people do not consider until they…
Read MoreStarting a career in Fundraising
Are you passionate about making a difference and considering starting a career in the charity sector? One rewarding role you could explore is becoming a fundraiser. Fundraisers are vital to charitable organisations, enabling them to continue their work and expand their reach. In this article, our Fundraising team Emma Bell, Jaini Shah, and Moses Thomas-Johnson,…
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