by Megan Thorn | Dec 4, 2014 | All blog posts, Marketing and Communication
Last updated December 4, 2014 Networking is some what of a buzz word and simply means building relationships with people, organisations and businesses around you. Your ‘network’ refers to the inter-connected relationships you have in the community. While...
by Megan Thorn | Nov 30, 2014 | All blog posts, Marketing and Communication, Traditional Media
Last updated November 30, 2014 While Online Social Media is recognised as one of the most effective channels to promote your cause, traditional media such as newspapers, radio and television still definitely have their place. If you want to make the most of these...
by Megan Thorn | Nov 22, 2014 | All blog posts, Fundraising
Last updated November 22, 2014 Whether you’ve been fundraising for 2 years or 20 years, it’s easy to feel like your fundraising efforts are stuck in a rut. Even worse, sometimes it’s more than a feeling – sometimes your fundraising IS stuck in a rut. If you’re...
by Megan Thorn | Nov 14, 2014 | All blog posts, Fundraising, Sponsorship
Last updated November 14, 2014 If you are lucky enough to have a sponsorship relationship with a local business, then it is really important that you recognise it’s value and invest in building a strong, lasting relationship. It’s not enough to accept the...
by Megan Thorn | Nov 7, 2014 | All blog posts
Last updated November 7, 2014 Over the last few years it has become obvious that small organisations need to work more collaboratively if they want to survive in the changing marketplace. There is constant chatter about collaboration rather than competition, and even...
by Megan Thorn | Oct 24, 2014 | All blog posts, Marketing and Communication, Social Media
Last updated October 24, 2014 More and more non-profits are recognising that Facebook is a legitimate marketing and communication tool, but many are still unsure about how to use it well. And to be fair, if you don’t use Facebook in your personal...
by Megan Thorn | Oct 17, 2014 | All blog posts, Governance, Non-Profit Management, Volunteering
Last updated October 17, 2014 Diversity is important in any team, but especially in your governing body. Instead of tolerating the differences, make a real effort to celebrate diversity for what it brings to your organisation. Here are some simple ideas to get you...
by Megan Thorn | Oct 17, 2014 | All blog posts, Governance, Non-Profit Management, Volunteering
Lasted updated October 17, 2014 So often we talk about ‘managing’ diversity in a team, but the term ‘managing’ implies that differences are something we need to tolerate and work-through, rather than something to seek-out and celebrate. With an attitude...
by Megan Thorn | Oct 9, 2014 | All blog posts, Fundraising, Governance
Last updated October 9, 2014 To ensure the smooth and effective running of your organisation, it is important that everyone has clearly defined roles and responsibilities, including members of your Board. For most aspects of your organisation this is easily achieved,...
by Megan Thorn | Oct 9, 2014 | All blog posts, Fundraising, Marketing and Communication
Last updated October 9, 2014 There’s an old fundraising saying that suggests three simple steps to the fundraising process. First you have to get someone to open their heart. Second, you have to get them to open their mind. And then lastly you can ask them to open...
