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Take a look at the latest opinion pieces from the Cause4 team.

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Being a Charity Chair: The Hallmarks of Good Leadership

24th April, 2025 | By Thomas Williams

We explore some of the key qualities and skills that define a great Chair.

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Governance & trusteeship

Support and advice

Trusts and Foundations: A funding stream under pressure

13th August, 2025 | By Thomas Williams

Funding from Trusts and Foundations has become increasingly competitive in recent years, with many funders “overwhelmed” by increased demand. A sharp rise in applications has seen some funders pause funding programmes to deal with application backlogs and others raise concerns about unsustainable levels of demand. But what has prompted this situation and what can be done to tackle it?

Michelle Wright writes for Suffolk Norfolk Life

14th October, 2020 | By Michelle Wright

Cause4 CEO writes for Suffolk Norfolk Life about the current challenges for local charities, giving key advice for moving forwards.

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Support and advice

Top Tips for Virtual Board Meetings

7th October, 2020 | By Naomi Chapman

As we prepare for another six months of virtual board meetings (at least), Cause4 sets out five top tips for making these as effective as they can be.

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Training

Peer-networking in a Digital Environment

6th October, 2020 | By Erin Hughes

Making mutually beneficial business connections in the digital environment

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Training

Pick of the Month - October 2020

1st October, 2020 | By Naomi Chapman

October's sector round up, highlighting four inspiring individuals delivering impact through their work.

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Current interest

Michelle Wright writes for Fleximise

29th September, 2020 | By Michelle Wright

Michelle Wright, Founder and CEO of one of the UK’s first B Corporations, discusses the importance of making ethical business decisions in times of hardship

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Support and advice

Michelle Wright writes for Arts Professional

24th September, 2020 | By Michelle Wright

Recruiting on the basis of passion for the arts doesn’t make sense in vital income-generating roles, says Michelle Wright. Sector leaders need a talented pool of fundraisers with recognised knowledge and skills.

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Fundraising & philanthropy

Michelle Wright writes for Companies Digest

11th September, 2020 | By Michelle Wright

With a global pandemic, personal and professional lockdown and economic turmoil, you could be forgiven for thinking that the only answer is to focus on survival for 2020. In this article for Companies Digest, Michelle Wright argues for why ethics should still be a key consideration.

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Support and advice

Michelle Wright writes for TrainingZone

8th September, 2020 | By Michelle Wright

Michelle Wright considers how we can protect quality fee-based training in learning and development.

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Training

Pick of the Month - September 2020

2nd September, 2020 | By Naomi Chapman

This month’s sector round-up features a Charity Leader and a Trustee furthering causes close to their hearts, a social enterprise supporting refugees, and an arts fundraiser raising vital funds through Covid-19.

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Current interest