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Third Sector: Charity consultants: sector lifeblood, luxury, or symptom of tough times? Lucinda Rouse and Emily Burt are joined by the civil society consultant Alex Evans to talk about the role of freelancers in the charity workforce.They discuss the findings of a survey by the f...

Podcast alert: @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social joined Lucinda and Emily to discuss #Freelancing in the sector, using research undertaken here at Blume.

What are your thoughts? Lifeblood, luxury or symptom of hard times?

podfollow.com/thirdsector/...

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6 months ago 1 1 0 0
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☀️ Throughout the summer, we’ve been sharing throwbacks to our favourite Blumer-made content!

Today, it's an insight piece from Blume's Founder, @alsteve.bsky.social, where he shares his three top tips from his time as a treasurer! 💷💷💷

▶️ blume.life/blog/trustee...

#Charity #SmallCharity

8 months ago 0 1 0 0

A bit of woo-woo, ha ha and bish-bash-bosh all in one free 30 minute webinar. Join us!

9 months ago 2 1 0 0
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We're running our #CharityExcellence annual Volunteer and Staff Motivation and Salary Survey, and this year including what benefits people most want. Please help us to help everyone by completing it and sharing it with others. www.surveymonkey.com/r/6YV526R

10 months ago 0 1 0 0
Freelancing and money – how your money story risks sabotaging your success "How much should I charge?" and "Should I work for free?" are top freelancer FAQs! Jane Curtis is here to grow your relationship with money.

🤔 We often have many questions about money.

We've brought in freelancer trainer Jane Curtis to answer your questions...

The session will explore the often-unconscious relationship #freelancers have with #money, how it shapes their business decisions.

▶️ www.eventbrite.com/e/freelancin...

10 months ago 0 1 0 0
Punchy PR for Tiny Teams.  How small charities can make the most of PR.
Punchy PR for Tiny Teams. How small charities can make the most of PR. YouTube video by Blume | Experienced Freelancers for Charities

🥳 It's here! Our super popular webinar – Punchy PR for Tiny Teams: youtu.be/02oAw6sOp0w?...

Over 200 #charities joined the 30-minute session with brilliant Blumer Nicole. Watch and follow her three simple steps to success:

🧡 Strategy
🧡 Channels
🧡 Story

#SmallCharity #PR #Charity

10 months ago 0 1 0 0
Punchy PR for Tiny Teams. How small charities can make the most of PR. In this webinar, Nicole Martin will uncover how small charities with tiny comms teams can pack a punch in the world of PR.

🧡 You asked, we listened! We've upgraded our livestreaming capacity and opened up extra spaces for Nicole Martin's sell-out event:

🍂 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1303974596...

Over 200 charities are now registered, make sure you don't miss out!

| @alsteve.bsky.social |

11 months ago 2 1 0 0

I really hope you're behind this account Ian: bsky.app/profile/dail...

11 months ago 1 0 1 0
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This week, we bring you Tuesday thoughts. And, sticking with the 'T' theme, we thought we'd 'throw back' to @alsteve.bsky.social post from the start of the year – How #charity chairs can use #freelancers.

📙 Keep reading: blume.life/blog/how-cha...

We'd be keen to hear your thoughts, too...👇

11 months ago 0 1 0 0
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😥Leading a small #charity is tough right now. You don’t have to navigate it alone.

We've teamed up with the brilliant Blumer @leahselinger.bsky.social to deliver another iteration of her highly acclaimed charity #CEO course, Building #Income Resilience.

▶️ blume.life/blog/ceo-tra...

1 year ago 3 2 1 0

Last chance to sign up for this. We kick off at 10

1 year ago 1 0 0 0
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AI & Compliance for UK Charities: A New Era! A free event at Microsoft London on 27 March, from 1pm to 4pm. This event is primarily aimed at larger charities. Book your free ticket now. www.exquitech.com/activities/a...

1 year ago 1 3 0 0
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Blumers have been busy carrying out a fascinating array of projects in February.

No project is too big or too small. From a couple of hours to an interim role - we have the right people for you!

👋 Reach out to @alsteve.bsky.social to find out more.

#Freelancer #Charity #SmallCharity

1 year ago 0 1 0 0
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This week's Monday musing sees @alsteve.bsky.social explore three ways #Charity Chairs can use #Freelancers.🧡

Don't forget! 👀
📢Bring Your Charity Chair to Work Day! 🪑

📅 14/03 | 🕙 10:00 AM | 💻 Online (Zoom)

▶️ bit.ly/42ZJmYr

Hosted by:
🍂 @andrewmartin.bsky.social - @firetail.bsky.social 🔥

1 year ago 0 1 0 0
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Our Monday musing takes a deep dive into Rob's article 'How charity CEOs can get the most out of their Board'.✍

With 8 years as a CEO and 16 years as a Trustee with multiple different charities, here are his recommendations
📙 bit.ly/4blzWIX

#SmallCharity #CharityCEO #Charity #Trustee

1 year ago 2 2 0 0
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🚨 Exciting webinar! Whose strategy is it anyway? 🤔
▶️ bit.ly/42ZJmYr 📅 14/03

Could this be the next big game show? 🏆
Charity boards and CEOs battle it out to determine who is responsible for setting strategic direction!

We've called on Andy Martin, CEO of @firetail.bsky.social, to find out!

1 year ago 2 2 0 1
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2025 started with some big projects for our Blumers. Including...

🍂 An independent examination
🍂 Fundraising strategy
🍂 LOTS of Bid-writing
🍂 Fundraising admin
🍂 General admin

No project is too big or too small.

Connect with @alsteve.bsky.social to find out more...

#Charity #Freelancer

1 year ago 0 1 0 0
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Thank you, Jo Coulson, for providing a testimonial for our brilliant Blumer, Richard C, who recently undertook a financial audit for @thyroiduk.bsky.social.

Thank you, Jo, it's been a pleasure to support the wonderful work of your charity.

#Testimonal #Charity #TestimonalTuesday

1 year ago 0 1 0 0
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This week's Monday musing is an epic throwback! Brilliant Blumer Nicola shares her thoughts on how to find a freelancer that fits! 🦄🦄🦄

💡 You can connect with Nicola and find the good stuff in the comments 👇

@nicolaupton.bsky.social

#Freelancer #FreelancerLife #SmallCharity #CharityCEO #Charity

1 year ago 1 1 1 1
How small charities bloom with freelancers | Charity Excellence and Blume
How small charities bloom with freelancers | Charity Excellence and Blume YouTube video by Blume | Experienced Freelancers for Charities

🙌 It's here! On-demand: Be ready to hop into spring: How small charities can bloom with freelancers 🐇
▶️ youtu.be/hIKv3nlqH_A?...

Grab a coffee and press play! ☕
We had great questions from #charity CEOs and #Freelancers

Thank you, @charityexcellence.bsky.social, for sharing your insights!🧡

1 year ago 1 3 0 0
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A Monday musing from brilliant Blumer Chris. ✍ 📙
"There’s no single blueprint for being a good client. But, as with many things in life, it revolves around being a good human being..."

👋 Meet Chris: blume.life/profiles/1533
💡 Read his article: bit.ly/4glUOAV

#SmallCharity #CharityCEO #Charity

1 year ago 0 1 0 0
Be ready to hop into spring: How small charities bloom with freelancers Get ready to learn how small charities can thrive with the help of freelancers this spring - join us online!

🥶 It may be cold outside, but all signs point to spring! 🌸

Join @charityexcellence.bsky.social and @alsteve.bsky.social (and over 100 charities) as they explore how your #charity can bloom using #freelancers!

Spaces are filling quickly, so don't miss out: www.eventbrite.com/e/be-ready-t...

1 year ago 1 4 1 0
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Free webinar - how using a freelancer works, what to use them for, how to get the most out of them and how to find one for your charity. Join Alexander and I on Thursday 30 Jan, 10am to 11am. Book you free ticket now. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/be-ready-t...

1 year ago 1 1 0 1

This should be good on how to link futures work and strategy. We're lucky to have Gemma from RSPCA joining us. All welcome, please register!

1 year ago 1 2 0 0
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It’s been a while but I’ve been prompted to do some #StarterPack admin!

If you work in or around UK charities and you’d like to be added, just let me know!

#Charity folks Part 1 go.bsky.app/7dPWqWQ

#Charities folk Part 2: go.bsky.app/QWpFmRe

Charity folks Part 3: go.bsky.app/U9Thoeg

1 year ago 35 18 14 0

Yes please add me! And thanks for doing this. It's such a useful way of jump-starting us all

1 year ago 1 0 1 0
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Small Charities Data The go to place for data about small charities. Small Charities Data is a digital research hub that brings together the latest and best available data on small charities in the UK. The data is updated...

A couple of useful extras:

1. smallcharitiesdata.org

2, blume.life/blog/how-cha...

1 year ago 1 1 0 0
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A Monday musing from @alsteve.bsky.social - #freelancers offer a practical way of tackling workloads.

🤔 So, when could this flexible expertise be helpful #charity Chairs?

👍Is your charity engaging with freelancers?
👍 Are you a freelancer working with a chair?
Share your experience below 👇

1 year ago 0 1 1 0

A reminder that our Lunch & Learn is this Thursday, sign up below 🔥

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1 year ago 0 2 0 1
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📣 We're excited to announce we'll be co-hosting our first webinar of 2025 with the fantastic Ian from Charity Excellence.

We've joined forces to deliver a webinar tailored to small charities, exploring how freelancers can be a game-changer.

▶️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/be-ready-t...

#smallcharity

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