by Megan Thorn | Feb 22, 2017 | All blog posts, Governance, Non-Profit Management
Last updated February 22, 2017 Meetings are a part of working life yet most employees view them as a waste of time and a major productivity downer. However, the opportunity to get people together, share ideas and solve problems is vital for keeping the wheel turning....
by Megan Thorn | Feb 22, 2017 | All blog posts, Events, Fundraising
Last updated February 22, 2017 Pancake Day is also called Shrove Tuesday, and is the last day of feasting before Lent begins. In New Zealand, Pancake Day is still taking shape, but in the UK it is a big deal already. Given we have so many English people now living in...
by Megan Thorn | Feb 17, 2017 | All blog posts, Events, Fundraising
Last updated February 17, 2017 With the recent dollop of rain at the top of the North Island spoiling a few events, I thought I would look at some ways to build in a contingency plan for your fundraising day. Having options will help ensure you still make heaps of...
by Megan Thorn | Feb 17, 2017 | All blog posts, Marketing and Communication, Traditional Media
Last updated February 17, 2017 Having your cause highlighted in the media is an effective way to raise the profile of your organisation, but while most non-profits are well practiced at writing press releases about their special events, many organisations struggle to...
by Megan Thorn | Feb 9, 2017 | All blog posts, Non-Profit Management, Recognition and Reward, Volunteering
Last updated February 9, 2017 Everyone is slightly different in how they like to be appreciated or thanked at work. Some prefer gifts, others relish spending time with you, while some really value your words of encouragement. It is important to ensure you get the...
by Megan Thorn | Feb 9, 2017 | All blog posts, Governance, Non-Profit Management
Last updated February 9, 2017 Finding a new job is one of New Zealander’s Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions. However, while finding a new job sounds like an adventure for the job-seeker, it can be a nightmare for your organisation. Not only are there the tangible expenses...
by Megan Thorn | Feb 2, 2017 | All blog posts, Non-Profit Management
Last updated February 2, 2017 Although a long weekend is a wonderful treat and a great chance to relax, often returning to work the next week means trying to cram 5 days’ worth of jobs into 4! So here are a few tips for making the most of the time you do have and...
by Megan Thorn | Feb 1, 2017 | All blog posts, Donations, Events, Fundraising
Last updated February 1st, 2017 For decades organisations have run events as a way of raising money, but many events fall short of their fundraising potential because they are treated as isolated activities and not part of a bigger fundraising plan. To really make the...
by Megan Thorn | Jan 27, 2017 | All blog posts, Events, Fundraising
Last updated October 12, 2018 Valentines is a great opportunity to think outside the square and try something new, so consider how the lovey-dovey day fits with your organisation. There are many ways to make the most of this annual celebration of love. Are you...
by Megan Thorn | Jan 27, 2017 | All blog posts, Donations, Fundraising
Last updated January 27, 2017 Thanking your donors is an essential part of growing your donor relationships and a well written thank-you letter is the best place to start. However, if you really want to deepen your donor relationship, then a thank-you letter should...
