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What daffodils taught me about fundraising

19th April, 2021 | By Edward Drew

Of all the things daffodils could possibly teach someone, you’d think fundraising is pretty unlikely. But on a cold February evening in 2019, four strangers and I at the Charity Fast-Track bootcamp in London were given a £1 coin and challenged to turn it into something much, much more.  

Being a Charity Chair: The Hallmarks of Good Leadership

24th April, 2025 | By Thomas Williams

We explore some of the key qualities and skills that define a great Chair.

Michelle Wright writes for Suffolk Norfolk Life

14th October, 2020 | By Michelle Wright

Cause4 CEO writes for Suffolk Norfolk Life about the current challenges for local charities, giving key advice for moving forwards.

Top Tips for Virtual Board Meetings

7th October, 2020 | By Naomi Chapman

As we prepare for another six months of virtual board meetings (at least), Cause4 sets out five top tips for making these as effective as they can be.

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Peer-networking in a Digital Environment

6th October, 2020 | By Erin Hughes

Making mutually beneficial business connections in the digital environment

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Pick of the Month - October 2020

1st October, 2020 | By Naomi Chapman

October's sector round up, highlighting four inspiring individuals delivering impact through their work.

Michelle Wright writes for Fleximise

29th September, 2020 | By Michelle Wright

Michelle Wright, Founder and CEO of one of the UK’s first B Corporations, discusses the importance of making ethical business decisions in times of hardship

Michelle Wright writes for Arts Professional

24th September, 2020 | By Michelle Wright

Recruiting on the basis of passion for the arts doesn’t make sense in vital income-generating roles, says Michelle Wright. Sector leaders need a talented pool of fundraisers with recognised knowledge and skills.

Michelle Wright writes for Companies Digest

11th September, 2020 | By Michelle Wright

With a global pandemic, personal and professional lockdown and economic turmoil, you could be forgiven for thinking that the only answer is to focus on survival for 2020. In this article for Companies Digest, Michelle Wright argues for why ethics should still be a key consideration.

Michelle Wright writes for TrainingZone

8th September, 2020 | By Michelle Wright

Michelle Wright considers how we can protect quality fee-based training in learning and development.

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Pick of the Month - September 2020

2nd September, 2020 | By Naomi Chapman

This month’s sector round-up features a Charity Leader and a Trustee furthering causes close to their hearts, a social enterprise supporting refugees, and an arts fundraiser raising vital funds through Covid-19.

Michelle Wright writes for Philanthropy Impact Magazine

27th August, 2020 | By Michelle Wright

Cause4 CEO Michelle Wright writes about Next Generation Philanthropy - What Matters To Millenial Mega-Donors?

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