Charity news and blogs

Category: Leadership and Strategic Direction
A photo of CEO Amanda Tincknell CBE

A photo of CEO Amanda Tincknell CBEStrategic and business planning: Why it matters for small charities and how to tackle it

In this article celebrating Small Charity Week 2024, Cranfield Trust CEO Amanda Tincknell CBE looks at why strategy matters now more than ever.
19 Jun 2024
Graphic of two heads facing each other with a cog and arrow illustrating sharing knowledge

Graphic of two heads facing each other with a cog and arrow illustrating sharing knowledgeMentoring for charity leaders: A journey of growth and development

13 Jun 2024
Cover of report Our shared challenges: Connecting charity leaders in Wales with the support they need

Cover of report Our shared challenges: Connecting charity leaders in Wales with the support they needCharities in Wales desperate for management support amid growing pressure on services

A report published by Cranfield Trust in May 2022, shows the challenges faced by charity leaders in Wales
3 May 2022
Board meeting

Board meetingFounder's Syndrome Undermines the Legacy of Strong Leaders

What is founder syndrome, how it is caused, what are its common symptoms, how it is treated and how do you prevent it?
26 Apr 2022

Charity Board Papers - nine tips and one rule

Written by Cranfield Trust Volunteer, Stuart Walker
21 Feb 2022

Essential Fundraising Questions For Charity Leaders

Written by Cranfield Trust Volunteer, Andrew Barton
18 Jan 2022

10 tips for managing the wellbeing of remote and hybrid working charity teams

Written by Cranfield Trust Volunteer, Jan Hutchinson
18 Jan 2022

Six steps to reworking your charity’s strategy in the ‘new normal’

By Stephen Cahill, Cranfield Trust Volunteer in Scotland
15 Jul 2020

Live Webinar Event: "Future Focus - the best way forward?" Panel Discussion

Join Cranfield Trust for our upcoming live panel discussion "Future Focus - the best way forward?"
10 Jul 2020

Let's Talk: Project Manager Nick Stojic in conversation with Andrew Beeput

Cranfield Trust Project Manager Nick Stojic talks to Bond Board's Andrew Beeput about the effects of Covid-19.
19 Jun 2020

Coaching Vs Mentoring

What's the difference and why it matters. By Alice Dabrowska, Head of Consultancy, Cranfield Trust
16 Jun 2020

Lessons from Leaders in Crisis Series: Frame The Crisis Well To Overcome It

Volunteer blog post from Chris Kerr, Cranfield Trust Volunteer in the South West Region
22 May 2020

Using the Circle of Influence to Support Resilience

Volunteer blog post from Dr Elouise Leonard-Cross, Cranfield Trust Volunteer in the North West Region
15 May 2020

The role of Trustees at a time of crisis

Guest blog by Stephen Cahill.
29 Apr 2020

4 tips for creating a successful digital marketing strategy for your charity

Struggling to hit donation targets for your charity? You may need to give your marketing strategy an overhaul
10 Feb 2020

How a business plan helped our charity become more 'customer' focused

Guest Blog: Alison Forbes, Development Officer North, Music in Hospitals
21 Jun 2019

The benefits of Cranfield Trust Mentoring

Guest Blog: By Claire Hall, CEO, Ryedale Carers Support
17 Jun 2019

Three Things Volunteering With Cranfield Trust Has Taught Me About Leadership

Guest blog: By Chris Kerr, Volunteer, South West Region
3 Jun 2019

Guest blog: Desert Island Governance

By Cranfield Trust volunteer Graham Colls.
13 Feb 2019

Tools and approaches for developing your evaluation activity.

6 Feb 2017

An introduction to lean

A Cranfield Trust masterclass presented and hosted by Barclays Bank Lean Foundation
23 Nov 2016
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