The First Edition

A conversation on cross-sector success, matchmaking sessions for aspiring trustees, guidance on how to manage a successful website project, and a calendar of climate events.

Jul 01, 2024

Rocketships & Marathon Runners

Read my full conversation with Neil Gilbert, who recently completed a contract at Turn2Us as their Interim Head of Insight and Impact, following 5+ years on the SLT at Samaritans.

Neil’s career has shifted seamlessly across charity, commercial, agency, and consultative contracts…or has it?!

Find out how his skills and trajectory benefitted from working in varying environments, and hear how Neil found his purpose.

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Acknowledging Longevity

Amo Raju, the UK’s longest-serving CEO of a disability charity, is stepping down from Disability Direct after a whopping 30 years in post. Read his parting farewell.

Matchmaking Event for Digital Trustees

Experience across digital, data, or design? Wondering what exactly is a ‘Digital Trustee'?

Hosted by Third Sector Labs, this is a continuous series of events that matches purposeful digital professionals with charity boards.

..pssh! There’s one tomorrow.. Sign up here to secure a place.

Prosperity and Low Emissions for the UK

Ahead of 4th July, Carbon Trust’s newest CEO Chris Stark, shares his vision for preparing for the future, and how the next UK Government can ‘boost prosperity and cut emissions".

Read here. Watch here.

London Climate Events Hub

Bringing together people from all corners of the climate sector, the team at Climate Connection has taken one for the team here.

On top of their flagship events, with exceptional speaker line-ups (if you know you know), that spark discussion, ignite innovative ideas, and inspire heaps of partnerships, there’s also another way they're exhibiting to be true connectors across industries and sectors.

↪️ Every London climate event, every month, in one tidy calendar.

**photo credit: Velvet Green - the sustainable video and photo production agency

When Digital Isn't Democratic

We aren’t all online. There’s a wide disparity in digital literacy in this country, with over 11 million people in the UK lacking essential, basic digital skills.

The facts:

In response to the upcoming General Election, the Digital Poverty Alliance is calling for a cross-departmental digital inclusion task force, across every department, because 'digital touches every area of life'.

Read about their ambitions, and find out how you can involved.

Managing A Successful Website Project

Following brand-new guidance from SCVO, the organisation's very own John Fitzgerald is joined by Ross McCullock and Jenn Hood of Third Sector Labs, as they delve into the essential stages for effectively planning and delivering a new website.

From key responsibilities, stages, milestones, and costings, this is one to watch (or listen to) ahead of kick-starting a website project.

Top marks for the quote: “User needs first, last, and all the way through”. ✅

Cultural Fit, Or Ageism in Disguise?

US-based Recruiter Brian Fink, whose previous employers include Apple, Amazon & Twitter, shares his overview of how older workers are being discounted in favor of younger, and seemingly more "culturally aligned" candidates.

Let this article act as a reminder to both Recruiters and hiring managers that a homogeneous culture comes at a cost, which goes beyond the legal and ethical implications. It concludes with a few solutions that will challenge discriminatory approaches to hiring (whether intentional or not).

Ramp-up Your Resume

Last week, the folks over at The Hub shared their top 5 ways to ‘activate more power with your resume/CV'‘.

Take a look. Comment with your takes, and I’ll respond in next month’s issue.

Your Guide: AI Implementation in Recruitment

This is a big one for HR, Recruiters, and hiring managers who fear being left behind.

The concept of holistic, ethical, and human-focused adoption of AI in talent acquisition was the guiding vision for this eBook. ⬅️

It’s an outstanding, FREE resource, produced by the team at Willo and looks at how to improve the quality of hire, process efficiency, and crucially, the candidate experience.

STACKED with eye-opening research, expect to read expert interviews with top thought leaders in the world of talent, the future of work, and artificial intelligence.

Serving as both a resource and guidebook for AI innovation, it also includes a practical template for how to approach operationalising AI.

Tune into August’s edition of ‘SEARCHING…’ where the results will be revealed.

Settle

The first organisation in the spotlight is Settle, the charity striving to reduce the number of care experienced young people who face homelessness.

Settle’s evidenced impact put my jaw to the absolute floor last week. The tiny but mighty charity delivers qualified coaching, and preventative, holistic programmes that support both emotional well-being, as well as how to practically manage a tenancy.

Despite the shocking research showing that 1/3 become homeless after just 2 years, 97% of Settle graduates sustain their tenancies. Read more about their impact.

Published after winning the Children and Young People Now Care-Leavers category award in 2023, check out this article. 🏆

🤔💭 Can you recommend a funder for Settle? If so, reach out to Penny Day.

Penny is also actively recruiting for a Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Manager.

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