The UK charity sector is defined by a profound financial disparity where the vast majority of organisations operate on the edge of survival while a tiny elite controls the lion’s share of resources. Approximately 94.6% of all charities in the sector earn less than £1 million per year, yet the financial stability of these organisations […]
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On LinkedIn the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) posted on LinkedIn regarding the new soft opt-in rules. The post started with: Charities now have more flexibility on how they contact their supporters under data law change. Under the recent Data (Use and Access) Act, charities can email, text and direct message supporters on social media without
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Having worked in digital for 30 years and in the charity sector for 13 I have seen the explosive growth and importance of digital first hand. For a charity it is absolutely vital to have a solid grounding in digital, the website is more than likely the number one means of outreach and acquisition. Social
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The third sector undervalues digital roles Which pays more a Digital Marketing Executive for a large (top 5.5%) charity or a Shop Assistant in Aldi (Reading)? One can pay up to £13.95 per hour and the other pays £13.85 per hour. As you have probably guessed the shop assistant pays more, the “Executive” role pays
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