Take a look at the latest opinion pieces from the Cause4 team.
Welcome to May's Pick of the Month! We’re excited to feature individuals who are making a real impact in the charity world. From creative social innovators to tireless charity leaders, their work is all about driving change and improving lives. We’ll take a closer look at their unique paths, the challenges they’ve navigated, and the incredible contributions they’re making to communities across the UK. Come join us in celebrating their inspiring efforts!
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?
In today’s digitally connected world, every trustee has a presence - whether they’ve curated it or not.
This isn’t about self-promotion but rather about showing up with transparency and credibility - values that matter more than ever in an increasingly online world.
Welcome to August's Pick of the Month! We’re excited to feature individuals who are making a real impact in the charity world. From creative social innovators to tireless charity leaders, their work is all about driving change and improving lives. We’ll take a closer look at their unique paths, the challenges they’ve navigated, and the incredible contributions they’re making to communities across the UK. Come join us in celebrating their inspiring efforts!
Welcome to July's Pick of the Month! We’re excited to feature individuals who are making a real impact in the charity world. From creative social innovators to tireless charity leaders, their work is all about driving change and improving lives. We’ll take a closer look at their unique paths, the challenges they’ve navigated, and the incredible contributions they’re making to communities across the UK. Come join us in celebrating their inspiring efforts!
We're excited to announce that we are hiring a new Programmes and Development Manager!
This role will take a lead on developing robust research papers on behalf of Cause4; developing compelling cases for support for a range of clients; helping to raise income for charities across the UK; and supporting with the delivery and management of our public programmes delivered across the UK, including Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy and the Trustee Leadership Programme.
Welcome to June's Pick of the Month! We’re excited to feature individuals who are making a real impact in the charity world. From creative social innovators to tireless charity leaders, their work is all about driving change and improving lives. We’ll take a closer look at their unique paths, the challenges they’ve navigated, and the incredible contributions they’re making to communities across the UK. Come join us in celebrating their inspiring efforts!
From youth enterprises to community clothing initiatives, these organisations are not just acknowledging their impact on the planet; they’re taking action to make things better. By embedding eco-friendly practices into their missions, they’re transforming the cultural landscape and encouraging audiences to think about their own relationship with the environment. In this blog, we’ll take a look at some amazing examples of organisations leading the way in sustainability, showing how creativity and care for our planet can go hand in hand.
As the world faces the climate crisis head-on, climate-ready charities have an incredible opportunity to lead the charge on sustainability while exploring new ways to secure funding.
Embracing eco-friendly practices isn’t just about protecting the planet – it’s also a powerful way to inspire communities, open doors to new funding sources, and build resilience. Let’s dive into some creative and impactful fundraising ideas that will help climate-ready charities thrive while championing sustainability.
Go Green with Grants
Advice and reflections from trustees who’ve been there. Several members of the Cause4 team also serve as trustees, and in this blog, they share the insights and lessons they wish they’d known before stepping into the role.
In this article, we’ll delve into best practices for inclusive trustee recruitment and highlight steps that you can take to build a more inclusive board, and how to better support new trustees once they have been recruited.
