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Take a look at the latest opinion pieces from the Cause4 team.

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State of the Sector 2020: what should we be aiming for?

19th May, 2020 | By Naomi Chapman

Cause4 reflects on NPC's State of the Sector report 2020 and considers what the charity sector should be aiming for in the next report.

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Support and advice

What trusteeship in 2020 can teach us for 2021

15th January, 2021 | By Naomi Chapman

During 2020, we were delighted to feature a Trustee each month as part of our ‘Pick of the Month’, a publication highlighting the extraordinary people working across the charity sector. In the last year, the Trustees featured have supported charities across impact areas, from social care and cancer research, to publishing and youth leadership.

So what can we learn from these case studies of trusteeship, and how can they can inform governance practice going forwards?

Ben Wilson writes for UK Footie on Amateur Sports Clubs and Covid-19

23rd June, 2020 | By Ben Wilson

Ben Wilson writes for UK Footie on the importance of Amateur Sports Clubs having a good post-Covid-19 strategy.

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Support and advice

Ben Wilson writes for Cricket World on fundraising strategy

8th June, 2020 | By Ben Wilson

Ben Wilson writes for Cricket World about grassroots cricket's need for a good post-Covid-19 strategy.

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Fundraising and philanthropy

Pick of the Month – June 2020

1st June, 2020 | By Naomi Chapman

Cause4 rounds up individuals from across the charity sector doing exciting work this June.

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Support and advice

Developing a Strong Case for Support – Improve the Efficacy of your Fundraising

28th May, 2020 | By Nye Greenfield

The Case for Support is one of the most important documents for your organisation's fundraising activities. Here a number of tips for creating a document that grabs the attention of funders.

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Fundraising and philanthropy

Training

What do arts organisations need from their Trustees in times of crisis?

20th May, 2020 | By Frances Campbell

How can Trustees best support organisations moving through crisis? Cause4 argues that Trustees are a vital component to survival, now and into the future.

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Training

State of the Sector 2020: what should we be aiming for?

19th May, 2020 | By Naomi Chapman

Cause4 reflects on NPC's State of the Sector report 2020 and considers what the charity sector should be aiming for in the next report.

Topics:

Support and advice

Pick of the Month - May 2020

1st May, 2020 | By Naomi Chapman

Cause4 has been blown away by the response of the third sector to the pandemic, so this month we’re looking at how four leaders across the sector are adapting to COVID-19 in amazing ways.

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Support and advice

The Female Leadership Gap in Fundraising: What can we do?

28th April, 2020 | By Frances Campbell

The Institute of Fundraising’s latest report ‘Missing Out: Understanding the female leadership gap in fundraising’ provides detail on how gender is affecting the ability of women to reach the top jobs.

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Fundraising and philanthropy