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How to Be Found on Instagram
With around 50,700 new posts flooding onto Instagram every minute, how can yours be seen? The algorithm of Instagram (and Facebook) is a funny thing, and learning to work with it will be the make or break of your account’s success. Instagram prioritizes quality...
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Instagram is currently the fastest growing social media platform, and can help you to relate to your supporters in a new way. Starting an account gives you a blank canvas which can be both exhilarating and overwhelming, but don’t let the constant need for new content...
read moreEisenhower Matrix (Exult’s Version) – A Simple Tool for Prioritizing Tasks
Busy is the new black. In this world that never sleeps, the endless list of tasks can be quite overwhelming! The Einsenhower Matrix is a system to help you decide on and prioritize tasks by urgency and importance. Instead of just leaping into the river of work, start...
read moreProfessional Development for Non-Profit Trustees
Providing effective governance requires your trustees to engage with ongoing learning and professional development. However, for many trustees, taking time-out to attend a workshop or seminar can be a big ask. Check out these seven ways trustees can upskill in ten...
read moreWhy You Should Be on Instagram
The old saying that a picture paints a thousand words is becoming even truer today. While words hold weight, images capture emotion and tell the story of the moment in a way that is hard to rival. People don’t just want to hear from you, they want to see you. They...
read moreGuide to Successful Grant Applications
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read moreDesigning A Volunteer Application Process
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read moreWhere Have All the Good Men Gone?
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read moreMen in Social Service Volunteering: Where Have All the Good Men Gone?
The issue of gender in the workplace has become a political hot potato and a talking point whichever sector you work in. Traditionally, the non-profit sector has been heavily represented by women in both volunteer and managerial roles. But as gender stereotypes are...
read moreDesigning a Volunteer Application Process
A volunteer starts judging their experience with you from the moment they show in an interest in being involved. So, if you are committed to providing a great volunteer experience and therefore growing a great volunteer team, you need to start by addressing your...
read moreGuide to Successful Grant Applications
No two funders operate in exactly the same way, but there are several things that they have in common. Most importantly, they all want to make the biggest impact they can with the money they have available. It’s your job to convince the decision makers that you’re the...
read moreSupporting Employees Experiencing Domestic Violence
If the Domestic Violence Act-Victims’ Protection Bill is passed it will become mandatory to offer flexible working hours, and up to 10 days paid leave, to people with experience of domestic violence. Whether this bill comes into law or not, it has brought issues about...
read moreNon-Profit Board Induction Process
In order for Trustees to do their job well, they need to be properly prepared and introduced to the role. A formal induction process ensures that all Trustees are aware of what is expected of them, and it minimises conflict or poor performance further down the track....
read moreThe Power of Policies
Mention the word policy and most people’s eyes glaze over or roll to the back of their head. However, policy is an essential part of providing good governance and helps safeguard your organisation from potential risk. What is a Policy? In nutshell, a policy is a...
read moreMaking Fundraising Events Worthwhile
We all know that organising a fundraising event takes a lot of time, effort and energy. So, if you are going to go to the trouble of organising something, you want to make sure that you will be able to repeat it over and over again. The first time around it’s hard,...
read moreDealing with Difficult Behaviour
When you work in the non-profit sector, everyone assumes that the people you manage will be kind, caring, loving and well behaved. However, you and I both know that’s not always the case. This 4 step process is a great way to have difficult conversations about...
read moreWhat Great Boards Do
New Zealand has nearly 27,500 registered charities, all with Governance Boards overseeing the success of their organisation. However, no two Boards operate in exactly the same way and there is a vast difference between Boards that operate well and those that don’t....
read moreCreating a Workplace Wellness Programme
Implementing a Workplace Wellness Programme can help prevent burnout by supporting staff to stay happy and healthy on a daily basis. If you’re thinking that Wellness Programmes are only for the big corporates, think again. No office or project is too small, or lacking...
read moreVolunteer Recognition Ideas
Volunteer recognition is an important part of any volunteer programme, but there’s more to recognising your volunteers than printing their name in the newsletter. Genuine recognition requires you to think about each volunteer and the specific contribution they have...
read moreThings to Consider when Writing a Grant Application
Receiving generous sized grants on a regular basis is every non-profit’s dream, but just because it’s what you want – doesn’t mean that’s what you’ll get. When writing your next grant application, you might want to consider the following: 1. Funders are Not Giant...
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