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This provides an overview of the fundraising series and links to six resources that were developed from the training sessions. To help share and disseminate the knowledge learnt.

This article aims to signpost organisations in the VCSE (voluntary, community and social enterprise) sector to practical and often free sources of support for human resources and employment matters.

With more and more people struggling through the Cost of Living Crisis, and a NI voluntary and community sector still under severe pressure due to Covid, charities themselves are struggling to survive.

The article outlines NICVA's Performance Management Policy.

These templates are for charities completing receipts and payments accounts. They include a trustees' annual report template, receipts and payments accounts template and an independent examiner's report (unqualified).

The Live Panel Discussion, part of the #DigitalFundraising Webinar Series 2021, discussed the impact of the pandemic on fundraising, future trends, inspiring ideas, and ways to overcome challenges in cashless giving.

Catherine Murnin from The Wellbeing Pathway outlines the importance of wellbeing in the workplace, why we should be talking about it, some of the barriers and enablers, and the actions organisations can take.

NICVA’s starter cybersecurity guide is easy to follow for anyone. It is designed to help any organisation, big or small, become cybersecure from a standing start. The changes you need to make should be quick and free of stress.

By following the tips on this page, you can make your organisation’s cybersecurity robust.

Like any security process, cybersecurity will need to be maintained. This section will provide some straightforward guidance to help with that, including how to get insurance and how to make sure your board has proper oversight.

The environment affects all aspects of our lives and there are numerous benefits for organisations to address environmental issues such as improved finances and greater appeal for employees, supporters and funders.

NICVA rejects and condemns the actions of those involved in the recent wave of violence in our communities. As well as voicing our unwavering support, we want to provide and signpost to whatever practical support we can.

A guide for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations defining what social value is, how it can help organisations maximise their impact, and how to get started.

If you're looking to raise income for your organisation with little effort and make the most of very small donations, we've rounded up some of the options available to you.

On 6 December 2021 we hosted a discussion with Kevin McCaughan, a freelance fundraiser, on building digital capacity in fundraising as part of the #digitalfundraising series.

As part of the #DigitalFundraising Webinar Series, Paul Winyard, Chartered Institute of Fundraising and Joanne McDowell, Fundraising Regulator, discussed key factors, best practice, and legislation to bear in mind for digital fundraising.

As part of the #DigitalFundraising Webinar Series, Ciaran Connolly, CEO at ProfileTree, a Belfast-based content marketing company, hosted the “Online Marketing is the new normal: What charities can learn and do” webinar.

Hosted by Jonathan Muggleton, Delivery & Operations Manager and Charlotte Barnard, Customer Success Executive from Supported Giving gave an overview of cashless donation solutions such as Text -to-donate and QR codes.

'Grounded' is an opportunity for practioners to share their thinking about the current challenges of engaging in community work that is shaped by faith.

The 3rd Edition of the Code of Good Governance for voluntary and community organisations in Northern Ireland was launched in Trustees' Week by the Charity Commission on behalf of the Developing Governance Group.

As part of the #DigitalFundraising series, Tony Clarke delivered a session on financial best practice with online donations. This resource summarises the key points and includes the recording of the webinar.

Sahil Shah, Partnerships Manager gave an overview of The Big Give, the UK's number 1 match funding platform specialising in connecting charities, philanthropists and the public to make a greater impact through the power of match funding.

This article outlines NICVA's policy on whistleblowing.

We explore the options available to charitable and voluntary organisations of all sizes to collect donations digitally.

We explore how smartphones are transforming charitable donations.