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Today is Fundraising Day!

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Happy Fundraising Day – Fundraising Bursaries from the FSI
We are delighted to launch the second round of applications for bursaries for our Introduction to Fundraising Practice. The bursary is open to small, local charities with a turnover of up to £100,000 and 80% of the cost is funded by the FSI and DCMS.

As well as this, we also have a 20% discount for FSI Members on both our Diploma & Certificate in Fundraising. More information on how to apply for the bursary or enrol in our qualifications can be seen on our website.

One of our current learners recently said, “I am studying for the Diploma in Fundraising to gain a qualification that will arm me with the tools to help sustain our charity for the future and provide new and innovative ways of working”.

Click Here to apply for he Bursary

Charity Comms  – Small Charity Comms Conference Ticket Giveaway!
CharityComms, the membership network for UK charity communications professionals, is running its annual Small Charities Communications Conference on 11 July in London. To be in with a chance to win two tickets worth £105+VAT each, follow this link for more information.

HOT OFF THE PRESS! The 2nd Leeds Fundraising Conference
Back by popular demand, the FSI Leeds Fundraising Conference will be launched in July. Attendees will be able to access a range of fundraising experts, sharing the best in fundraising practice.

Venue: St George’s Centre, Leeds
Date: Thursday, 18th October 2018

Follow this link to register your interest 

Live stream recordings from Big Advice Day Workshops:  
This year at Big Advice Day we livestreamed three of our workshops, including a session from Facebook themselves! The Facebook livestream was a success, so if you missed them why not check out the videos below:

Fundraising Day Toolkits and Resources
Make the most of Small Charity Week’s profile and use our free packs to help you fundraise for your small charity.
Click this link to download our free fundraising toolkits
Don’t forget that you can also access fundraising resources and links to templates, guides, toolkits and best practise on the FSI Fundraising Resources page.

#ILoveSmallCharities
Be sure to use the hashtag #ILoveSmallCharities to keep us trending on twitter. And while you’re at it, join in our #ILoveSmallCharities Competition for the chance to win £££ prizes.

Click Here to Join the Competition

 

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58% don’t. 42% do. What about you?

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Earlier this year a survey of over 1,250 charities revealed that 58% don’t have a defined digital strategy, yet of the 42% that do almost all are more optimistic and expect to increase their measurable impact in 2018*.

“… unfortunately, (there) is a growing divide between charities with progressive, digitally-savvy trustees and executives versus the majority of others, which are falling behind and risk missing out on opportunities to improve the way they fulfil their missions”

Matthew Moorut of TechTrust

We don’t want any charity to fall behind. That’s why we’re running the Charity Digital Conference 2018 where industry experts will demystify all things digital. Here’s a little taster video – Matt Haworth of Reason Digital touches on the opportunities that digital transformation can offer to charities:

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Click the image to see The Amazing Opportunities of Digital Transformation!

Click here for the full Conference Schedule

Click here for the Sobus link to this event.

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Charity governance round-up June 2018

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In the NCVO Charity Governance round-up this month:

Click Here to go to the main update page

Dan Francis
NCVO Senior Governance Consultant
T: @mynameisdanfran

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Muslim Rose Welfare – Job Opportunities

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Muslim Rose Welfare have the following job opportunities;

  • Charity Fundraiser
  • Part Time Admin Worker – with good IT skills

For more information and to apply;

email: support@muslimrosewelfare.org.uk
Call: Sarah 07816819159

Closing Date: Tuesday 14th August .

 

 

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AdviceLocal from LASA

Advicelocal – https://advicelocal.uk – local guide to help with benefits, work, money, housing problems and more

People looking for help with benefits, work, money or housing problems will find advicelocal.uk a useful, free source of help and information.

It’s easy to use. By just entering a postcode and choosing an advice topic anyone can find tailored information for their local area, including details of independent advice organisations who can help get the advice and support they need.

Advicelocal helps with questions relating to: welfare benefits and tax credits; council tax; debt and money advice; housing and homelessness; employment and work issues, disability and social care; and asylum and immigration.

There’s a widget you can use if you’d like to add advicelocal search to your site. See https://advicelocal.uk/for-organisations#get-the-widget. You can also find advicelocal on Twitter @advicelocal.

Lasa is a social welfare law and tech charity. Established in 1984, we’re dedicated to supporting organisations in their use of technology and the delivery of social welfare law advice to the disadvantaged communities they serve.

Find out more about our services:

Website: www.lasa.org.uk
Email: info@lasa.org.uk
Follow us: @lasacharity
Call us: 020 7377 2748

lasa.org.uk | rightsnet | advicelocal | universalcreditinfo | pipinfo | wcainfo | socialcareinfo | counciltaxhelp | revenuebenefits | benefitmythbuster

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Is the CIO structure right for your organisation?

Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) are now the most popular form for establishing new charities and this extensively updated second edition illustrates the benefits of the structure as well as the pitfalls.

CIO Cover Pic‘Gareth Morgan is well known for his interest in and mastery of the detailed, technical aspects of charity administration and in particular of CIOs. As a barrister specialising in charities, I shall continue to make use of this clear, detailed and practical book both for checking specific points and to recommend to my clients, especially those thinking about establishing a CIO.’  Francesca Quint, Barrister – Radcliffe Chambers

A must-read for anyone considering establishing a new charity in England, Wales or Scotland to ensure they’re using the structure most suitable for their needs.

It contains the new procedures in England and Wales from 2018 for direct conversion of charitable companies to CIOs (and CIC to CIO conversions from later in 2018). For Scotland, it contains new OSCR procedures from 2016 for unincorporated charities converting to CIOs. This edition also contains more on the practical implications of CIO constitutions which depart from the Charity Commission models.

Overall the guide offers a full range of practical information and will help you decide your organisation’s next move.

Click the cover image to get your copy from the DSC website.

 

 

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Job Opportunity – Apprentice Business Support Officer

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A new Apprentice Business Support officer position covering the bi-Borough of RBKC and City of Westminster has become available in Children’s Services Department

An exciting apprenticeship opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Business Support Officer to join the busy Children’s Services based in Kensington Town Hall and Frampton Street. The Short Breaks Service is going through an exciting period of change. While we have always supported families who are living with a disabled child, we are looking at developing our Business Support Services. A highly motivated individual is required, who can help to shape the development of this new team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and responsible person able to work in an ever changing environment and willing to learn new skills.

Closing date: 25th June 2018

Click Here for more information, including the Job Description and to apply

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The FSI is excited to launch our next set of 90 minute webinars.

These webinars have limited space as they include short activities and interaction with the trainer along with opportunities for Q&A throughout the session. Our aim is to improve our member’s knowledge, skills and confidence, so from the comfort of your desk you can receive an overview on the following fundraising and governance subjects:

Thursday, 5th July

  • Strategy & Business Planning
  • Develop Your Fundraising Strategy 
  • Demonstrating Your Impact

Wednesday, 11th July

  • Fundraising from Trusts & Foundations
  • Developing Corporate Relationships
  • Developing Your Case for Support

Tuesday, 17th July

  • Supporting & Managing Volunteers 
  • Major Donor Fundraising 
  • Community & Events Fundraising

Click here to Book now

Venue: Your desk!
Cost: £5, full details on our deposit policy available on our website.

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International Friendship Day (Monday 30th July)

The International Day of Friendship exists to  encourage everyone to make friends with more people and to develop strong ties of trust. We can all contribute to the fundamental shifts that are urgently needed to achieve lasting stability.

So why not make your community a little more stable by getting together and celebrating each other’s company?

Click Here to get more information.

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Hiring a person with Autism Day (Wednesday 18th July)

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Autism is far more common that most people realise. In the UK today, a little more than 1 out of every 100 people are on the autistic spectrum. Individuals with autism can have exceptional talents and can prove themselves to be invaluable assets to any business, but still there remains a stigma attached to bringing autism into the workplace. But a recent Labour Force survey estimated that only 15% of adults with autism are in full-time employment.

Click Here to find out more information.

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