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    Levelling Up and charities: The good, the bad and the unknown

    Topics: Economy and policy
    Written by: Richard Sagar
    On: 07.02.2022

    The beginning of February has seen a flurry of announcements of direct relevance to the charity sector. Richard Sagar, CFG's Head of Policy, takes a look at the policy details.

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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    Innovation: How do you do yours?

    Topics: Leadership and career development / IT, technology and digital
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 28.01.2022

    Ahead of CFG’s Innovate for a Better Future event on 2 February, we talk to three of our expert speakers about what great innovation looks like and how you can embed an innovation mindset in your organisation.

     

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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  • Charity recruitment trends to be aware of in 2022

    Topics: People and culture
    Posted by: Annie Hayes
    On: 26.01.2022

    Annie Hayes at Third Sector Jobs offers top tips for third sector recruiters on the trends to look out for in 2022 to help you recruit and retain quality talent.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • The changing face of risk: What does it mean for your charity?

    Topics: Risk
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 21.01.2022

    Governance and Risk Consultant, Sam Coutinho, looks at the issue of risk and what small charities can do to manage their risk in 2022 and beyond.

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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    Triumph and disaster: A framework for risk?

    Topics: Risk / Leadership and career development
    Written by: Caron Bradshaw
    On: 19.01.2022

    Ahead of CFG's annual Risk Conference, Caron Bradshaw shares her latest thinking on different approaches to risk, inspired by a well-known poet.

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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  • Interview

    Getting to know you: Dr Clare Mills

    Topics: People and culture
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 18.01.2022

    CFG’s new Director of Policy & Communications, Dr Clare Mills, meets her new team and shares what led her to CFG, what excites her about the role and how CFG can help smooth the path for members in 2022…

    Time to read: 5 minutes
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    Why the CFG team values Wellbeing Week

    Topics: People and culture
    Written by: CFG
    On: 24.12.2021

    CFG's Communications Manager, Emma Abbott, shares why dedicated time off to focus on wellbeing is the best way to kick-start a new year.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • A personal appeal from Caron

    Topics: People and culture
    Posted by: Caron Bradshaw
    On: 21.12.2021

    Can you help support CFG and the vital work we're doing right now; ensuring we're here to keep helping the sector, as we navigate these torrid times? CFG's CEO, Caron Bradshaw OBE, makes a personal appeal.

    Time to read: 1 minutes
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    Looking after our people

    Topics: People and culture / Crisis management
    Written by: Caron Bradshaw
    On: 13.12.2021

    After nearly two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, employee health and wellbeing has become a critical issue for all organisations. CFG's CEO, Caron Bradshaw OBE, explains how CFG is working to look after its people and why CFG will be closing for an extended period in January.

    Time to read: 5 minutes
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  • Special Interest Group

    New to the charity sector? You’ve come to the right place!

    Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development
    Written by: CFG
    On: 10.12.2021

    A new group to support finance directors new to the charity sector is being launched. Zoe Bennett, Senior Membership and Insight Manager, at CFG explains more.

    Time to read: 1 minutes
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  • The role of employer branding in a post pandemic world

    Topics: People and culture
    Written by: Annie Hayes
    On: 02.12.2021

    Annie Hayes at Third Sector Jobs shares advice on how to ensure charitable organisations put employer branding at the fore in a post pandemic world.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Small charities

    Financial strategy and contingency planning for smaller charities

    Topics: Leadership and career development / Environmental, social, governance (ESG)
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 27.11.2021

    How can smaller charities set out a plan for their finances? Where's the best place to start? As part of CFG's new Small Charities Programme, cost reduction analyst James Rimmer explains what small charities can do now to plan ahead for 2022 and beyond.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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