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  • Attracting talent and creating a strong employer brand in large charities

    Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development
    Posted by: Guest blogger
    On: 11.03.2021

    In advance of the CFG Large Charities event on 18 March, Leadership Coach and Business Mentor Nicki Deeson interviews Guy Hayward, CEO of Goodman Masson.

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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    Bullying and leadership

    Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development
    Written by: Caron Bradshaw
    On: 01.03.2021

    As more shocking accounts of bullying in parts of the sector unfold, Caron Bradshaw, CEO, shares her experiences and thoughts.

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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    Why government needs to listen #RightNow

    Topics: Leadership and career development / Economy and policy
    Written by: Caron Bradshaw
    On: 11.02.2021

    As part of the #RightNow campaign on Wednesday 17 February, Caron Bradshaw OBE sets out why it's folly to ignore a potential sector breakdown.

    Time to read: 5 minutes
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  • Inspiring people and workplaces to thrive – wherever that may be

    Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development
    Posted by: Guest blogger
    On: 09.02.2021

    How can charities nurture engaged, productive and happy workplaces? Jo Moffatt of Engage for Success explains why employee engagement must be put at the heart of every organisation.

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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  • How to share your story through your annual report

    Topics: Governance, legal and compliance / Accounting and reporting
    Posted by: Heather McLoughlin
    On: 26.01.2021

    Find out how complying with the fundraising reporting requirements in Section 13 of the Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016 can be a great way of telling your fundraising story. Heather McLoughlin, Policy Development Officer at Fundraising Regulator, explains more...

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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    Brexit and beyond: Civil society must keep pushing on what matters

    Topics: Procurement and resources / Economy and policy / Risk
    Posted by: Caron Bradshaw
    On: 21.01.2021

    Brexit is over, the deal is done. Whether we like it or not, we must keep looking ahead. As the UK carves out a new role on the world stage, there's never been a better time to set out our stall, argues Caron Bradshaw.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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    New approaches to risk with the Nuffield Foundation

    Topics: Risk
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 13.01.2021

    In advance of CFG's Risk Conference 2021, Ian Hanham, Director of Finance and Information Systems at the Nuffield Foundation, shares how a new approach and assurance map can increase confidence and new insights into the risks being monitored and managed by boards, senior management and audit committees.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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    Putting members at the heart of CFG

    Topics: Leadership and career development
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 15.12.2020

    CFG’s Senior Membership and Insight Manager, Jessica Meddick, shares some personal reflections on life at CFG during the past 12 months, and looks ahead to what promises to be another busy and fruitful year.

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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  • And then the world turned upside down…

    Topics: Governance, legal and compliance / Environmental, social, governance (ESG) / Crisis management
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 09.12.2020

    With the publication of their new property research, property advice charity and CFG member the Ethical Property Foundation has never been in more demand. CEO Antonia Swinson reveals how the pandemic is changing property realities for the UK voluntary sector.

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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    Collaboration is hard but a goal worth shooting for!

    Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development / Crisis management
    Written by: Caron Bradshaw
    On: 08.12.2020

    As a difficult year draws to a close, CFG's CEO Caron Bradshaw reflects on the #NeverMoreNeeded team's efforts to get the right results...

    Time to read: 5 minutes
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    The balance between giving and receiving: why CFG is (temporarily) closing in mid-December

    Topics: Leadership and career development / Environmental, social, governance (ESG) / Crisis management
    Written by: Caron Bradshaw
    On: 03.12.2020

    This year, Charity Finance Group has taken the difficult decision to close from mid-December. CFG's CEO Caron Bradshaw explains why.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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    What does the Spending Review mean for charities?

    Topics: Economy and policy / Crisis management
    Written by: CFG
    On: 26.11.2020

    CFG's policy team takes a look at the government's latest Spending Review as announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak on 25 November 2020.

    Time to read: 11 minutes
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