7 improvements to election campaigning rules for CSOs
…didn’t know was happening. The Electoral Commission states here that most campaigning activity undertaken before an election is announced is unlikely to meet the purpose test. The Electoral Commission goes…
10 ways to do more for wellbeing in your workplace
…in employees and must create and support systems that foster well-being. There are a number of free resources that can help employers: signing the Time to Change pledge, for example,…
7 principles of persuasion for more effective fundraising
INGOs know that really good, sustainable development is complex. Of course we’d like to be able to explain all the intricacies of the complex work that INGOs do, but the…
Perspectives on becoming a locally led funder
…by Kennedy Odede, a Kenyan social entrepreneur seeking support to educate funders on what it means to support black-led organisations. In response, Vodafone Foundation commissioned and published research highlighting inequities…
Supporting communities to stay one step ahead of the climate crisis
…anyone else. Local organisations are more accountable to community members, and often more transparent, which builds relationships of trust. Empowering local communities and organisations to lead the response to climate…
Brexit looms: 6 things for NGOs to consider
…with the major traded currencies, and not, for example, with the Bangladeshi taka or Kenyan shilling. This kind of complex risk management requires dedicated expertise, which is usually only available…
5 takeaways from our Funding for Development Conference 2019
…department’s future direction for funding and their commitment to working with civil society. She emphasised DFID’s commitment to empowering local civil society organisations (CSOs), with DFID beginning to see more…
How to create an agile, global, and digital-first non-profit organisation
…uncover valuable insights, including identifying individuals at risk of burnout, pinpointing bottlenecks in communication, and freeing up time for employees. Adopting a digital-first mindset and embracing data-driven processes can pave…
Politics, policies and pounds: development in 2022
…the Home Office costs around £3 billion and rising. This leaves a stated £7.6bn for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s ODA spend in 2022. What that means in practice…
Future of jobs and livelihoods in 2030-2035: workshop materials
…developing and emerging economies Hyper-frugality The companionship industry The Earth recovery business The gig economy, as if people mattered These provocations can be used to: Generate ideas for future strategy,…