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Recruiting the right board members is crucial for the success and sustainability of your nonprofit. A strong board can provide strategic direction, ensure financial stability, and enhance your organization's credibility. When reviewing board member resumes, consider the following key elements to identify candidates who can make a significant impact. https://lnkd.in/gZR5vZBw

Any MAT leaders able to help with this critical consultation?

📢 Calling all Headteachers and MAT Leaders!   Impetus is conducting research to understand how schools and MATs make decisions when purchasing third-party services or products. With school budgets under increasing pressure, we are seeking to build our understanding of schools’ buying behaviour, so that we can better support organisations working with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, both now and in the future.   We are looking for Headteachers, Deputy Heads, and MAT Representatives with procurement responsibilities to share their perspectives in a 30-60 minute interview conducted by PwC, one of our pro-bono consulting partners, between Monday 7 October and Friday 25 October. The deadline to express your interest in participating is Friday 18 October, so don’t miss out!   Your input will help us explore key areas such as: 🔸 Funding allocation to disadvantaged pupils 🔸 Decision-making on buying and renewing third-party services 🔸 School spending trends on educational services 🔸 Best practices for educational charities All participants will receive a summary of the research findings, including insights into future funding trends, spending categories in schools, and the use of Pupil Premium funding.   If you're interested in participating, please fill in this form - your contribution will be invaluable in shaping future support for schools and educational charities: https://lnkd.in/ecng7-Y6

"Recruiting diversely isn’t about choosing between skills and experience, it’s about gaining both." Effective #CharityGovernance rests upon a strong board of trustees. To recruit good trustees, you need a great advert. Our latest blog from Fiona McAuslan outlines how to make your #trustee advert clear, engaging, and accessible: https://lnkd.in/evK8HvCS

Ready to Build a Mission-Driven Board?  If you’re looking to recruit dedicated, quality board members who truly align with your organization’s vision, let’s talk! At Solutions Matter, LLC, we help nonprofits launch effective board recruitment strategies that attract passionate and skilled candidates. Schedule a Free Consultation Today!   In our session, we’ll discuss your specific needs, the types of board members you want, and personalized outreach strategies to connect with ideal candidates. This is the first step to building a board to support and drive your mission forward. Click to book your consultation—let’s find the right people to elevate your organization! https://lnkd.in/exippg7E

We're compiling a list of honourable women to recognise for #internationalwomensday 2024 You can nominate someone (including yourself) who you'd like to be acknowledged as long as they meet the following criteria: Are in the sports/charity/apprenticeship sector (in any capacity) OR Have worked with Coach Core in some way AND Isn't cis-male or doesn't identify as male AND Is someone who has made their impact or influence after 2012. Nominate here: https://lnkd.in/ebnTaibM Top tips for your nomination: Consider what makes the person inspirational and what would be considered a great role model for those interacting with our charity. Include as much information as you can in your 50 - 150 word limit. Make it easy for our judges to understand the achievements and story behind the person you're nominating. Their impact can be of any kind, e.g. personal or professional, local or national, long-lasting or needed in the moment: We'll be including women from all walks of life and backgrounds, so don't hesitate to nominate anyone who meets the criteria, even if they're not well known. We can guarantee you have at least one person in your life who is worthy of being on this list, but if you're struggling, think of your family members, coaches, mentors or close friends and the influence they're having on your life. #IWD #iwd2024 #iwdevents

I realized that I share about my business, but I don’t often share about the actual work that I do with my clients (and the key word is WITH. The most successful client relationships are collaborative). This is one project I’ve been working on with Business in the Streets: capturing and sharing stories of participants and alumni (all inspiring young entrepreneurs!). So proud of what we’ve done together and excited for what’s to come! #clients #fundraising #consulting #smallbusiness #entrepreneurs #success #storytelling #nonprofits #charities

In this episode, we get into how to write an Introduction Appeal Letter. It is one of the first fundraising letters you will create. This letter should be sent to 10 of you and your board members, friends, and families and sent on letterhead if you have any. There is a format that helps raise more money. This episode walks you through that format. We begin with the Introduction paragraph and move through the entire letter to the P.S. Grab your pen and paper. You’ll want to take notes!

Join PLEO’s Legal Director, Martha Rans, K.C., for Access to Records and Record Keeping on September 19! In this workshop tailored to non-profits, Martha guides you through best practices for privacy and recordkeeping to ensure your organization is in accordance with the Societies Act and the Personal Information and Privacy Act. By the end of this workshop, you will be able to: ◆ Understand your recordkeeping obligations under the Societies Act through a privacy lens. ◆ Learn how to comply with privacy obligations under Personal Information and Privacy Act. ◆ Be able to identify legal trouble spots in privacy and recordkeeping, and how to find solutions. Learn more: https://ow.ly/9hLE50Swfho

Learn the Key Differences Between Text-to-Donate and Text-to-Give in this week's feature article https://conta.cc/4geCz1r