Volunteer numbers have dropped by 1.6 million over the last five years.

How is the charity sector responding? Find out in this post.

Over 7.7 million people of working age in the UK are disabled or have a health condition.

Many of them are more than able to work, but the disability employment gap (which measures the difference between the employment rate of disabled people, compared to that of non-disabled people) is sitting at 29%, meaning that more than two million qualified candidates are missing out on job opportunities, and employers are missing out on top talent.

Charities looking to hire top fundraising talent are facing tough competition in the current candidate-driven market. Many think the only way to attract the best of the best is to pay top dollar.

An apprentice can support your fundraising efforts and make a positive contribution to your team but at a significantly reduced cost. What’s not to like about that?

You’ve got a new fundraising vacancy to fill. It’s an exciting opportunity for somebody to come on board and make a positive impact on your charitable endeavours. But wait… have you considered redeployment?

Rejection is part and parcel of the recruitment process, but, all too often, candidates are not contacted if they’re unsuccessful. Even attending an interview doesn’t guarantee a response.

Here’s how to do it right.

In the world of fundraising, it’s easy to become burned out or disillusioned when things aren’t going right.


Here are five things you can do to make your charity irresistible to join and impossible to leave.

Unconscious bias has become a buzzphrase in recruitment circles. But what is it?

Read on to find out what it is and how to stop it affecting your hiring process.

Few charities invest in quality job descriptions.

Want yours to stand out? Read on for nine tips to make them sparkle.