Monthly Archives: June 2012

Where is our Wonderful Web Manager?

We’re rather pleased with our Bright One website. Launched back in 2009, it’s served well as the face our organisation and allowed us to communicate with a wide range of people – from new volunteers to the wider industry and beyond. But after 3 years it’s looking a little worn around the edges and it [...]

7 Do’s and Don’ts for Successful Interns

  At Lasa, a charity which helps thousands of charities across the UK, I’ve recruited and managed a number of PR and marketing interns over the years. The voluntary sector has never been more competitive and with a third of graduates still unemployed after six months applications for our internships have skyrocketed. So how do [...]

10 Ways to use Social Media to Increase Fundraising Opportunities

    Social networks are becoming increasingly valuable ways to increase fundraising opportunities. From the effective use of Facebook to the creation of a range of fundraising portals and physical events, the emphasis should be on encouraging loyalty and interaction to a charity, rather than just sending material out to prospective donors. Fundraising across social [...]

The Modern Volunteer

    As many as 22 million people volunteer across the UK each year, a rise of nine per cent according to latest statistics Evidence also suggests that more people are enquiring about volunteering too – 86 per cent of volunteer centres nationwide reported an increase in inquiries, and the value to the economy of those volunteers is significant, estimated at in excess of £21.5 billion. [...]