Friday, March 5th, 2010We’ve got that Friday feeling!
The office is buzzing today with the news that Tim Campbell, the charismatic CEO of the Bright Ideas Trust and winner of the first series of TV’s The Apprentice, has joined the judging panel for the FSI Scholarship. The Scholarship is part of our commitment to small charities and I can’t wait to see the [...]
Continue reading >>Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010Don’t worry, be happy! News from Linda
http://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/pressnews/topstories/Charitiesremainanxiousasrecessionhitsthethirdsector
An interesting piece of research just out from the IoF points out “increased anxiety” amongst charities due to predicted public funding cuts and, more worryingly, increased worry amongst small charities around major donors.
It is natural that after a period of economic instability to take a cautious approach about the immediate future, but there are some [...]
Friday, January 15th, 2010Latest News from the FSI
Hello and happy New Year!
2010 is set to be a huge year for the FSI; our team (we’re a family really) has grown as we build up the base of experience that we offer to you and all small charities (you’re part of the family too!).
You may need to bear with us a bit – [...]
Monday, January 4th, 2010Well Done Emma
We are thrilled that Em has received this amazing award (see her blog) but I’m now going to say what she hasn’t: Emma came into my life in 2002 and over the last eight years she has inspired me with her ability, dedication and unwavering belief in our ability to build a better society.
At the [...]
Monday, January 4th, 2010New Years Honours – CRIKEY
I was sitting at my desk when my assistant Sue waved some post around and said “looks like something from the taxman”. My response – “I’m off to make a cup of tea – don’t fancy looking at that just now. Want a cuppa?”.
In the kitchen – sipping at my tea, Sue appeared. “Here Ems, look [...]