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CAF World Giving Report 2021: A Pandemic Special

2nd August, 2021 | By Edward Drew

How has the pandemic impacted global generosity? In this blog, the Cause4 team respond to the CAF World Giving Report 2021 and what it means for your charity.

Charity Commission Chair weighs in on the ethics of charitable donations

17th November, 2023 | By Rebecca Ward

Many will have seen the article published by the Guardian on the 9th November, in which the current Chair of the Charity Commission weighs in on the debate regarding the ethics of accepting or refusing charitable donations. The article recalls how he recently challenged trustees who may be refusing charitable donations on the basis that their own “personal worldviews or preferences” are incompatible with those of the donor – be the donor a corporation, wealthy philanthropist, or trust. The comments are a warning to trustees that, if they are rejecting donations, they must have a very good reason for doing so.

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?

In Conversation with Alexandra Dariescu: Guildhall Creative Entrepreneur

18th August, 2020 | By Naomi Chapman

Cause4 speaks to Alexandra Dariescu, pianist and entrepreneur, about how musical talent and business skills should go hand in hand.

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