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  • Campaign

    UK Aid cuts will have devastating impact on smaller charities

    Topics: Funding / Economy and policy
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 30.04.2021

    The Small International Development Charities Network (SIDCN) urgently needs your help to gather data on the impact of UK Aid cuts.

    Time to read: 1 minutes
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    Mighty oaks from little acorns grow...

    Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development
    Written by: CFG
    On: 23.04.2021

    When CFG's Mentoring Scheme was launched for members in October 2019, no one could have predicted just how successful and valued it would become. Jessica Meddick, Senior Member and Insight Officer at CFG, looks back at how the scheme has gone from a seed of an idea to something much bigger, despite the challenge of Covid.

     

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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    Tax Day: What could it mean for charities?

    Topics: Tax and VAT / Economy and policy
    Written by: Richard Sagar
    On: 24.03.2021

    CFG's Policy Manager Richard Sagar takes a look at what the government's 'Tax Day' on 23 March could mean for the charity sector.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • The benefits of Microsoft Dynamics 365 across all functions

    Topics: Procurement and resources / IT, technology and digital
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 18.03.2021

    In advance of CFG's IT Conference on 25 March, event sponsor m-hance share their expert insights on the benefits of using Microsoft Dynamics 365 cloud-based solutions in all areas of your organisation.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Attracting talent and creating a strong employer brand in large charities

    Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development
    Posted by: Guest blogger
    On: 11.03.2021

    In advance of the CFG Large Charities event on 18 March, Leadership Coach and Business Mentor Nicki Deeson interviews Guy Hayward, CEO of Goodman Masson.

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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    Bullying and leadership

    Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development
    Written by: Caron Bradshaw
    On: 01.03.2021

    As more shocking accounts of bullying in parts of the sector unfold, Caron Bradshaw, CEO, shares her experiences and thoughts.

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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  • Campaign

    Why government needs to listen #RightNow

    Topics: Leadership and career development / Economy and policy
    Written by: Caron Bradshaw
    On: 11.02.2021

    As part of the #RightNow campaign on Wednesday 17 February, Caron Bradshaw OBE sets out why it's folly to ignore a potential sector breakdown.

    Time to read: 5 minutes
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  • Inspiring people and workplaces to thrive – wherever that may be

    Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development
    Posted by: Guest blogger
    On: 09.02.2021

    How can charities nurture engaged, productive and happy workplaces? Jo Moffatt of Engage for Success explains why employee engagement must be put at the heart of every organisation.

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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  • How to share your story through your annual report

    Topics: Governance, legal and compliance / Accounting and reporting
    Posted by: Heather McLoughlin
    On: 26.01.2021

    Find out how complying with the fundraising reporting requirements in Section 13 of the Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016 can be a great way of telling your fundraising story. Heather McLoughlin, Policy Development Officer at Fundraising Regulator, explains more...

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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    Brexit and beyond: Civil society must keep pushing on what matters

    Topics: Procurement and resources / Economy and policy / Risk
    Posted by: Caron Bradshaw
    On: 21.01.2021

    Brexit is over, the deal is done. Whether we like it or not, we must keep looking ahead. As the UK carves out a new role on the world stage, there's never been a better time to set out our stall, argues Caron Bradshaw.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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    New approaches to risk with the Nuffield Foundation

    Topics: Risk
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 13.01.2021

    In advance of CFG's Risk Conference 2021, Ian Hanham, Director of Finance and Information Systems at the Nuffield Foundation, shares how a new approach and assurance map can increase confidence and new insights into the risks being monitored and managed by boards, senior management and audit committees.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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    Putting members at the heart of CFG

    Topics: Leadership and career development
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 15.12.2020

    CFG’s Senior Membership and Insight Manager, Jessica Meddick, shares some personal reflections on life at CFG during the past 12 months, and looks ahead to what promises to be another busy and fruitful year.

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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