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The importance of media training.

In January I was talking to Ann Wright from Rough House Media about the importance of training your board of Trustees and key staff in media management. In today's digital age, media management is an essential skill for trustees of charities and other not-for-profit organisations. Trustees need to be able to understand how the media works, how to communicate...

Good internal communication within a charity: Why it matters and how to do it right.

Good internal communication within any organisation is essential for any business that wants to be successful. This is no different in a charity. When well-informed and engaged, teams are more likely to be productive, creative, and loyal. There are many benefits to good internal communication. For example, it can: Increase team morale and productivity Improve decision-making Reduce staff turnover Foster...

Using social media for your charity

Here are some tips on how to get the most out of social media for your charity: Define your goals. What do you want to achieve with your social media presence? Do you want to raise awareness, generate leads, or drive donations? Once you know your goals, you can tailor your content and strategy accordingly. Choose the right platforms....

Nice recognition

  Over the years I have been fortunate to receive a number of lovely recommendations. As you will see from the following I had my work cut out to help the board find a solution to their problems and turn the organisation around. Autism Hampshire was introduced to D’Arcy by one of our existing trustees and was the successful candidate that...

Thinking of joining a Charity Board?

Effective charity Trustee Boards will be clear on how effective their governance is. If you are thinking of joining a board you might like to ask the following questions; • Purpose and values: Do the charity's purpose and values align with its mission? Are they clearly articulated and understood by all stakeholders? • Governance structure: Is the charity's governance structure effective...

Charity Trustee Development

Trustees play a vital role in the success of charities. They are responsible for setting the charity's strategic direction, ensuring that it is run effectively and efficiently, and safeguarding its assets. To be effective, trustees need to have the right skills and knowledge. There are a number of ways that charities can develop their trustees. These include: Providing training and development opportunities:...

An issue of resources for charities

An article by Deep South Media for HWB Chartered Accountants and Charisma Charity Recruitment.   POOLING RESOURCES: Independent charity consultant D'Arcy Myers says the biggest challenge for the Third Sector over the next two years will be efficiency. He was speaking at the Charity Think Tank hosted by HWB Chartered Accountants and Charisma Charity Recruitment. The round table event at the Southampton Harbour...

Ten Benefits of Media Training for Charities

Often when charities are looking at their PR budgets and considering whether they should include media training, it is regarded as a “nice to have” rather than essential. There are, however, several benefits to putting your senior leaders and experts through a programme of training, some obvious, some not: When your charity has opportunities to promote itself in the media,...