Last week, an ignorant comment by a charity Trustee prompted me to write an article lamenting misguided attitudes towards charity sector experience in the sector, and urging those who feel this way to stay out of the sector. It was initially intended …
Tired of experts? The charity sector is not for you.
Earlier today, a charity Trustee I know said to me ‘we want to bring in someone with no experience or knowledge of the sector’. Thankfully I lack a brick wall in my office or I may have found myself pounding …
Navigating the tricky path of charity CEO supervision
How do you supervise the leader of a charity effectively? If you’re a CEO or a Chair, chances are you’ve had to find your way along this challenging path. Many Boards and CEOs struggle with getting this right. Of course, …
How to be a better funder
Grants and trusts funders vary enormously. Some are very large, giving vast amounts each year (sometimes with innovative and supportive systems and structure in place – I’m looking at you, National Lottery Community Fund and Comic Relief). Some are extremely …