Jocelyn Horton

Fundraising Advice Officer
Organisational Development
Fundraising

Jocelyn's Latest content

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Introduction to Social Enterprises Resource In this resource Stephen McGarry from Work West Enterprise Agency provides an introduction to social enterprises and explores models of income generation to ensure long-term sustainability. Published
The Pilgrim Trust and their Young Women’s Mental Health programme Resource Sonja Forbes, Grant Manager at Pilgrim Trust, gives an overview of their Trust and their Young Women’s Mental Health programme. Published
Developing Corporate Partnerships Resource Denise Cranston, Head of Partnerships Practice at 2into3 and Louise Heatley, Head of Alice Public Relations NI give an overview of Developing Corporate Partnerships and the Importance of Communications. Published
Building Support from Donors and Volunteer Fundraisers Resource Glenn Oakes, Caboodle Fundraising, facilitated the Building Support from Donors and Volunteer Fundraisers training, as part of the Cost of Fundraising series, supported by the Department for Communities. Published
Developing a Fundraising Strategy Resource Glenn Oakes, Caboodle Fundraising, facilitated a training session on Developing a Fundraising Strategy as part of the Cost of Fundraising series, supported by the Department for Communities. Published
Building Support from Donors and Volunteer Fundraisers - summary and presentation Article On 9th May 2023, Glenn Oakes, Caboodle Fundraising, facilitated Building Support from Donors and Volunteer Fundraisers, as part of the Cost of Fundraising series, supported by the Department for Communities.   Published
Developing a Fundraising Strategy - summary and presentation Article On 9th May 2023, Glenn Oakes, Caboodle Fundraising., facilitated a  session on Developing a Fundraising Strategy as part of the Cost of Fundraising series, supported by the Department for Communities.  Published
Guest Blog: Fundraising Regulator - Volunteer fundraising: understanding the difference between ‘in aid of’ and ‘on behalf of’ Article Celia Currie, Stakeholder and Policy Manager for Northern Ireland, reflects on the importance of volunteers in fundraising and why it's important for charities to understand what type of fundraising is being carried out Published
Funder News: Benefact Trust making a lasting impact on communities with new-look grants programme Article Earlier this year, Benefact Trust announced changes to their grant funding including the permanent closure of their General Grants programme. The new grant framework aims to make a lasting impact on communities facing social challenges. Published
Guest Blog: Fundraising Regulator builds on its presence in Northern Ireland Article The Fundraising Regulator gives an overview of their work in 2022 including its commitment to strengthening its presence in Northern Ireland. Published
Making a Sustainable Difference in your Organisation Resource 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. Published
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award/Joint Award Initiative's funding for Voluntary & Community Sector in Northern Ireland Article Jim Peacock tells us about their new Access Without Limits Fund which aims to ensure that the Award is available to all young people.  Published
Guest Blog: UnLtd - Finding social entrepreneurs with bold solutions to today’s challenges Article Nuala Smyth, Social Entrepreneur Support Manager in Northern Ireland gives an overview of the work they do and how you can get involved ahead of their event in September 2022.  Published
Guest Blog: Claire Smyth from Will to Give asks "Are you ready for legacy fundraising?" Article You've heard it a million times, but we're going to say it again, 'A lot has changed since the pandemic.' Published
Give A Little Webinar Resource Vicky Hewlett, Senior Marketing & Communications Manager and Eduardo Skinner, Product Manager at Give A Little hosted a free webinar, giving an overview of their point-of-donation platform which aims to help charities embrace cashless giving. Draft
Guest Blogs for the voluntary and community sector Article NICVA works with a wide range of organisations to support the voluntary and community sector.  Published
Fundraising Regulator: Five tips if you are in a new fundraising role Article Joanne McDowell, Northern Ireland Manager at the Fundraising Regulator, reflects on responses to enquiries from people moving into new fundraising roles and where guidance from the regulator can help with planning next steps. Published
UK Government: The Community Ownership Fund launch updated prospectus Article The Community Ownership Fund is a £150 million, UK wide Fund helping community groups to protect, through community ownership, assets in their local area which are at risk of being lost.  Draft
Charities and the cost-of-living crisis Article Being concerned about rising costs is something that many charities and voluntary organisations are potentially facing as inflation has climbed to historic levels.  Published
Guest Blog: Putting Volunteering at the Heart of Business Article Lauren Cunningham, Community Engagement Manager at Business in the Community, discusses the role of businesses supporting the voluntary and community sector. Published
Getting started with using ads on Facebook for fundraising Resource If you’re looking to try advertising on Facebook to recruit new donors, Tori Arthurs, Supporter Recruitment Manager at Friends of the Earth gives some pointers to get your project off the ground. Published
Top Tips for Getting Started on Social Media Resource Paige Ardrey, Social Media and Engagement Manager at Friends of the Earth gives us her top tips for getting started on social media. Published
Live Panel Discussion - trends, ideas and overcoming challenges in cashless giving Resource 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. Published
Introduction to the Big Give webinar Resource 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. Published
Cashless Donations from Supported Giving Resource 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. Published
“Online Marketing is the new normal: What charities can learn and do” webinar Resource 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. Published
Smartphone technology can enhance donor experiences Resource Smartphone technology can offer your supporters more than just an easy and convenient way to donate, it can enhance their experience and even help you cash in on their everyday transactions. Published
Digital Donations with Smartphones Resource We explore how smartphones are transforming charitable donations. Published
Digital Donations - choices for the sector Resource We explore the options available to charitable and voluntary organisations of all sizes to collect donations digitally. Published
Focus on a Funder: The Big Give and match funding Article The Big Give is 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. Published
Architectural Heritage Fund focuses on villages Article Seed funding for village revival projects in Northern Ireland from the Architectural Heritage Fund is available now. Published
Glossary of Digital Terms Resource In many specialised areas, acronyms, initials and terminology will feature as is the case with the digital community. To help you understand, communicate and navigate this world, this glossary provides useful definitions related to Fundraising Articles Published
Virtually Normal – the future of fundraising Article Cashless transactions were a feature of daily life before COVID, but 2020 forced many charities to offer supporters alternative donation methods.   Published