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How to get donations: getting started with individual giving
4 tips to increase your organisation's income and get started with individual giving (Individual giving is the fundraising term for getting individual people to make cash donations to your organisation.)

Christina Poulton
5 min read


How to think like a fundraiser
A fundraiser's tips and tricks for strengthening a funding bid. How to create a great grant application using a professional fundraising process.

Christina Poulton
5 min read


What funders want you to know
Find out how funders assess your grant application. My top 7 takeaways from Sue Henessey's workshop

Christina Poulton
5 min read


How to create projects with communities
11 practical ways to create projects with communities. Involve the people your project is for in the design and delivery.

Christina Poulton
5 min read


How to manage your organisation budget
6 things you need to know to manage your non-profit organisation's budget effectively

Christina Poulton
7 min read


How to build powerful partnerships
5 tips for finding and working with partners for your small charity, CIC or non-profit

Christina Poulton
4 min read


How to manage an overwhelming to do list
If you're overwhelmed with tasks, running your non-profit organisation, here's a method to make sure there's time for the important stuff.

Christina Poulton
5 min read


How to get funding as a CIC (Community Interest Company)
Want to apply for funding and get grants for your Community Interest Company? 4 ways to find funders and 3 ways make your bids successful

Christina Poulton
6 min read


How to run an organisation and keep your cool
If you're running an organisation single-handed you're probably doing a million things at once. 5 tips for making it more manageable.

Christina Poulton
4 min read


How to recruit directors or trustees for your board
If you need to recruit directors or trustees for your board, here are some ways to find your dream team and convince them to join.

Christina Poulton
5 min read


How to write your organisation's elevator pitch
Create a one-liner explaining what your organisation does and why it's brilliant. Tips on what to include and how to make it stand out.

Christina Poulton
4 min read


How to write about your organisation for your website
If you want to create or update your organisation's 'about us' page, here are 5 ways to make it more effective and interesting to read.

Christina Poulton
3 min read
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