Monthly Archives: June 2012
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. [...]
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