Tag: volunteers

Recruitment is an issue that’s on many industries’ minds right now. Problems finding the right staff are at a record high, with 76% of companies saying they’re struggling. And the charity sector will be no different. This could be down to the fact that year-on-year realised wage growth is only...

There’s no hiding from the fact that we’re set to face some difficult times in the coming months. We don’t want to belabour the point about the cost-of-living crisis or energy costs, but they exist and will affect your charity. And one way this is going to present itself is...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

You can’t separate business and technology in the 21st century. It has become an essential. Which means your team needs to be equipped to handle any technology changes. But some people’s digital skills will require more work than others, meaning there’ll be some training on your horizon. Whether you’re training...

The Great Resignation is a term that originated in Spring 2021 and has since dominated the world of work. Thanks to the unique stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic, and rising staff expectations, there’s been an upward trend of people leaving their current positions and searching for pastures new. In fact,...

What do your charity shop volunteers get up to in their day to day? They turn up for the day, open up the shop, man the tills, organise the stock, and take donations. Maybe it’ll be a relatively quiet and peaceful day. Other times it might be hectic with people...