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Hey CC community, I'm looking for a stock video subscription that has a lot of variety, but isn't too expensive. I think I've milked Canva Pro for all the relevant video stock footage that applies. D...
Rose TUser
Hiya,I hope you are all well.Is this a thing? Are charities engaging with bloggers and/or content writers to fill their websites or Facebook etc to promote their cause?Or is it something that most te...
Peter TUser
Hi there! I'm looking to get some advice on developing a marketing and advertising plan for a relatively new nonprofit  website that I run. It would be great to hear from anyone who works for a nonpr...
Liezel TUser
I know that there are plenty of media contact agencies/databases out there charging thousands of pounds for their services and can be ideal for some of the bigger players in the sector but where do s...
Paul TUser
I just wanted to create a thread for all the wonderful comms CC members on here! Introduce yourself in a post below and let's connect...??  Which charity do you work for???  What are you working on r...
Rose TUser
Hi there,We're a medium sized charity that has no central office space (we all work remotely) and are having a nightmare trying to jump through the hoops to register for Facebook Charitable Giving -...
Sarah TUser
Hello, We are organising our content for our 2021 awareness month campaign (mainly online this year) and we are looking for some recommendations for some PR advice/help with press release etc. If any...
Natasha TUser
Hello Everyone, I'd like to recruit volunteers to help plan our charity's promotion, donation and membership drive. My main problem is trying to work out the language for this sort of stuff so that I...
Adam TUser
Hello hello!I am the Programme Administrator of The Growth Project and am spreading the news far and wide that applications are open for our 2021 intake! We facilitate an innovative 12-month personal...
Jono TUser
Hello,We are going to be hosting a raffle over the summer for a "Dine Out for a Year" concept, with a minimum of 12 restaurants required for this to go ahead.So far I've had 3 donations of meals for...
A CharityConnect User
I work for a national charity in the North West and we're launching a new charity narrative and strategy next April. I'm currently setting up a process of testing and development for the narrative. D...
Andrew TUser
Afternoon,I'm looking to put together some promo videos for the charity I work for which highlights all our different projects and services, ideally I'd like these done externally and clipped in a wa...
Lydia TUser
If you know your last annual report* didn’t do you justice, there are a few simple steps you can take.  This is part two of a three-part guide. The previous blog - How to write an annual report for a...
Anita TUser
Hi Everyone - for all those working so hard on end-of-year fundraising projects, I hope you reach (and pass) your targets. Good luck!   This report has just been published. It is from a commerc...
David TUser
Is your charity able to optimise the potential for utilising tech? A couple of pointers to great opportunity.https://techforgoodhub.co.uk/tech-companies-charitieshttps://www.premierdigital.org.uk/Abo...
This post is all about Swans ... birds noted for their ability to plan and to make the most of all their efforts. Maybe not.   I jest a little but I use this image as an analogy for what this p...
Hi everyone. I hope I am doing this correctly, as it is my first time. After a lengthy period of time and discussions with the Local police PCC and Council, I am looking to offer a unique Service to...
TV, Radio, or Podcast interviews are a great opportunity to talk about your charity and to get across key messages about your work. They are exciting and nerve wracking in equal measure. Unless you a...
Hi all. I wanted to share with you a link to access Chapters 1-3 of our 'Think Experience' e-book. Written specifically for the charity sector, this free resource provides techniques, strategies and...
Originally posted on the Donorfy blog Given the digital progression of many other industries in 2017, the state of digital skills in the UK charity sector is currently pretty dire. 50% of chari...
Amanda TUser
I recently had a very heated debate with a former colleague about political affiliations that left a very sour taste in my mouth and got me to thinking about how we can continue to influence in an in...
Lizzi TUser
Companies in the UK spend millions of pounds every year on so called transformational and digital change programmes, the long-term success of which is questionable. During 2016 and 2017 I conducted s...
The skills platform released the results from a survey they have recently conducted exploring digital skills in the charity sector. The report has been covered by the Guardian under the hea...
A CharityConnect User
Later this year my charity will hold a two day digital retreat for staff and volunteers, as the cornerstone of a wider digital transformation initiative and digital workforce development programme wi...
Francesca TUser
I've wrote a list of VR projects helping people to develop a deeper understanding of the world. I've sorted them roughly by the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.  You can get the...
Jason TUser
I have been working on a fundraising project for 'Boots on the Ground', an active group of dedicated journalists and filmmakers working throughout Africa to raise awareness of the plight...
  Social Media can sometimes get a bad rep: it’s a time drain or a procrastination tool, it plays into our insecurities as we compare ourselves to the best version of someone else&rsquo...
Anna TUser
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