How can small charities weather tough economic times using 'value for money' principles?

In this episode Bianca chats to UK researchers Dr Carl Evans and Dr Nigel Jackson from Plymouth University about their two research projects focussing on small charities.

Dr Evans has led two studies - 'Value-for-money and the small charity' and 'UK charities and the current economic situation: Embracing value-for-money (VFM) in order to survive.'

Episode highlights:

10 mins - Value-for-money theory and the 'Three E's

11.30 mins - What charities think value-for-money actually is

12 mins - Why value-for-money is so important for small charities

15.20 mins - The research results and the economic impact on UK charities, and similarities with Australia.

25.40 mins - How small charities can adapt to change and economic challenges

26.23 mins - Why innovation is important

27 mins - Collaboration between small charities

37.16 mins - How small charities can practically adopt a value-for-money approach

41.45 mins - Tips for leaders of small charities wanting to create a culture of value-for-money

49.54 mins - What Dr Evans and Dr Jackson think Small But Mighty can mean for small charities

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It's time to bust some non-profit myths!

In this episode, Bianca and Kirsty bust four commonly-held myths about small charities in 2024, covering topics such as how small charities handle finances, whether they should use bequests, social media misconceptions and myths about video for charity marketing.

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In a post-Covid world, where events and community fundraising has become less reliable and much more challenging. More and more charities are shifting their focus up the donor pyramid a little to major donors.

In this episode, Bianca breaks down The Circle of Giving and the six key steps in the process of the move management protocols for major donors.

Resources mentioned in this episode can be found here.


Our Small But Mighty 'Short Stuff' episodes are advice for small non-profit success, delivered in under five minutes.

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