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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,…

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…

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…

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…

Reflections 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…

Reflecting on 2024: Pressures of Management in SME 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…

How Diverse is the Pool of Talent within Fundraising Teams? 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…