Welcome to the latest edition of Charities Network, the newsletter for charity leaders dedicated to helping you grow.

In this issue, we look at engaging staff and volunteers – how a CRM can help, how we can show appreciation, facilitate peer recognition and support them.

What’s in this issue?

Using CRM to overcome difficulty retaining and managing volunteers – Charities Network Magazine

CRM systems can be tailored to effectively manage volunteers, enhancing engagement and improve retention rates.

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Supporting Employees through Parental Leave

In this article, we explore some practical suggestions for how you can really support colleagues before, during and after parental leave.

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Inspiration for recognising and showing appreciation to staff and volunteers – Charities Network Magazine

Inspiration for recognising volunteers and they work they do towards your charity’s mission.

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Further resources

A few pointers mentioned on the NCVO

NCVO have even more ideas as well as some pointers on being mindful of legal and financial implications of giving gifts to volunteers.

Read article on NCVO

Five practical steps for managers

The article by Management Centre provides five practical steps for managers to keep their fundraising team members engaged, including regular check-ins, goal-setting, encouraging creativity, open communication, and providing recognition, all of which contribute to fostering a supportive and productive work environment.

https://www.managementcentre.co.uk/blog/5-steps-to-keep-your-fundraising-team-motivated/

Creating a positive and open working culture

This resource by CIOF offers guidance on creating a positive and open working culture in fundraising organisations, emphasising strategies for leaders to foster an environment where team members feel valued and empowered.

https://ciof.org.uk/events-and-training/resources/inspiring-a-positive-and-open-working-culture