Tag: technology

29th December, 2022

How a cloud-based EPoS system could benefit your charity

Running a charity is already difficult enough. You want everything to run smoothly, bring in as many donations as you can, and do some actual good in the world. But sometimes life throws curveballs at you and you need to be quick to respond. That’s the reality facing many charities...

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3rd November, 2022

What is the supporter journey – and how do your charity shops play their part?

A massive part of running a charity is how you balance your donors. It’s a fine line between enticing new ones to support your cause and ensuring your long-term ones feel appreciated. And there’s a science to fostering that loyalty and making sure you have the donations you need now...

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27th October, 2022

What can help with productivity in your charity shops?

Productivity is an important metric in retail. It’s how you ensure your shops are performing at a level you’re happy with. And productivity has actually been on the rise in this sector - up 6.6% in fact! This is still a vital consideration in the charity industry, even with its...

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20th October, 2022

Why your technology is key to great efficiency

We don’t really know what the future holds for the retail industry. It’s certainly going to change over the years, and charities are likely to be at the forefront of that, as we discussed last week. Something that everyone in the retail sector - charities included - are going to...

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13th October, 2022

How your EPoS system can make your volunteers better at their role

When it comes to your volunteers, you likely want them to be their best. And that can mean something different to every charity. Does “best” mean the ones with tons of passion? Or do you want your volunteers to shine in social situations and be outgoing? Or are you simply...

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22nd September, 2022

What questions you should ask your volunteers about their work

You know that running a charity isn’t as easy as some people probably think it is. You have multiple shops to oversee. Donation drives to run. Volunteers to recruit. And no matter what aspect you’re overlooking, you have to make vital choices to ensure you can increase the support you...

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4th August, 2022

Questions to ask yourself when creating your digital strategy

Driven by the pandemic, we’ve seen a fantastic rise in charities creating a digital strategy. According to the Charity Digital Skills Report, 60% now have a digital strategy in place, which is great to see. But this also means that 40% don’t have anything, which is concerning as digital skills...

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