by Megan Thorn | Jan 3, 2017 | All blog posts, Non-Profit Management, Training, Volunteering
Last updated January 3, 2017 Providing constructive feedback is a great way to help develop staff and volunteers, but it can sometimes be tricky to navigate if there are lots of things that need to be improved. The Pendleton Method is a simple way to give feedback in...
by Megan Thorn | Aug 23, 2016 | All blog posts, Volunteering
Last updated August 23, 2016 When it comes to volunteering, Generation X volunteers far out-number those from any other generation. Given that their large-scale contribution is often essential for your organisations success, it’s important to understand what makes...
by Megan Thorn | Aug 17, 2016 | All blog posts, Donations, Fundraising
Last updated August 17, 2016 Not that many years ago, very few New Zealanders had even heard of crowdfunding and those who had were sceptical of its value as a genuine fundraising tool. I remember watching an interview where one well known New Zealand fundraiser...
by Megan Thorn | Aug 11, 2016 | All blog posts, Volunteering
Last updated August 11, 2016 Over the years I have had countless conversations with people who are happy to help out, but don’t have the time or energy to commit to the traditional models of volunteering. They don’t want to be on a committee, they don’t want to have a...
by Megan Thorn | Jun 29, 2016 | All blog posts, Marketing and Communication, Traditional Media
Last updated June 29, 2016 With the rise (and rise!) of online social media many organisations are questioning if traditional media such as newspapers, radio, television and magazines still have a place in a non-profit marketing plan. And to be fair, when you have a...
by Megan Thorn | Jun 22, 2016 | All blog posts, Marketing and Communication
Last updated June 22, 2016 Being interviewed by the media is a great opportunity to market your non-profit cause, but it pays to be prepared. Here are our top tips for successfully managing a media interview. 1. Know exactly what you want to achieve from the...
