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Marketing
Can Community Fundraising Capitalise on the Public’s Interest in their Local Community?
Posted by Nicholas Ogden
Last summer, I wrote an article reflecting on the first national lockdown due to COVID-19 and discussed the impacts that the pandemic was having on fundraising for the voluntary sector. Take a look here. In 2020 I felt that the initial lockdown and self-isolation enabled people to think about vulnerable people and causes in their communities. In turn, I hoped that this awareness and spirit woul...
Last summer, I wrote an article reflecting on the first national lockdown due to COVID-19 and discussed the impacts that the pandemic was having on...
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Philanthropy Fundraising is on the Rise in the UK
Posted by Nicholas Ogden
It has been nearly 11-months since the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a televised address that brought in widespread lockdown measures on the 23rd of March 2020 and it is very apparent that the COVID-19 pandemic has of course provided lots of challenges and has changed and adapted the UK fundraising market. For example, Trust Fundraisers will have had very different experiences over the ...
It has been nearly 11-months since the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a televised address that brought in widespread lockdown measures on the...
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Marketing
Market Update from Pro-Group: Pat Keogh - Chairman January 2021
Posted by Pat Keogh
Hello, a quick update on the recruitment market from me, Pat Keogh, Chairman of the Pro-Recruitment Group. January 2021 We've been asked recently by a number of candidates "What's the state of the Market like?", and if you know us, we cover the Tax, Legal, Finance, Marketing & HR sectors. All five sectors are really strong, and we've been really pleased with the number of new vacancies register...
Hello, a quick update on the recruitment market from me, Pat Keogh, Chairman of the Pro-Recruitment Group. January 2021 We've been asked recently b...
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900km run for CALM charity
Posted by Maisie Horrell
With the impact of the pandemic this year taking a huge toll on people’s mental wellbeing, myself and 8 others at Pro-Recruitment Group have decided to raise money for CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) a small but growing charity, to support their campaigns, increase awareness, and offer our support. Sadly, suicide rates have increased dramatically in both male and female in 2020, with...
With the impact of the pandemic this year taking a huge toll on people’s mental wellbeing, myself and 8 others at Pro-Recruitment Group have decide...
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Marketing
Pat Keogh - Pro Group - October 2020 Update
Posted by Pat Keogh
Here is a quick update on the markets we cover from Pro-Recruitment Group's Managing Director, Pat Keogh. It's no surprise that all five of our markets, tax, legal, finance, marketing and HR slowed down earlier this year, but we were really encouraged when we brought everyone back fully in September, there were clear signs and green shoots across all five divisions. It was slightly stunted when...
Here is a quick update on the markets we cover from Pro-Recruitment Group's Managing Director, Pat Keogh. It's no surprise that all five of our mar...
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60 Seconds With: Laura Savory, Deputy Director of Community Fundraising at Great Ormond Street Hospital
Posted by Nicholas Ogden
Laura Savory is Deputy Director of Community Fundraising at Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH Charity). Laura has worked for the organisation in a variety of roles in its community and events team for the last ten years. Prior to this, she worked in the fundraising team at Sue Ryder. Laura speaks with Nicholas Ogden at Pro-Marketing about her role at GOSH and sharing her adv...
Laura Savory is Deputy Director of Community Fundraising at Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH Charity). Laura has worked for th...
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Marketing
COVID-19: How it affected my maternity leave, my business and changed my focus!
Posted by Alison Humphries
With many returning to work in the office, and new patterns of working emerging across the employment landscape, the Director Team here at Pro-Recruitment Group are sharing their experiences and insights around the returning to work post COVID-19 Alison Humphries, Board Director, shares her experience of returning to the workplace after maternity leave, and rediscovering the unprecedented new w...
With many returning to work in the office, and new patterns of working emerging across the employment landscape, the Director Team here at Pro-Recr...
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60 Seconds with: Benaifer Bhandari, Chief Executive of Hopscotch Asian Women’s Centre
Posted by Nicholas Ogden
Benaifer Bhandari joined Hopscotch Asian Women’s Centre as their Chief Executive in November 2018, prior to this she worked various roles at the breastfeeding support charity La Leche League GB. Benaifer speaks with Nicholas Ogden and Pro-Marketing about working at Hopscotch Asian Women’s Centre where their mission is to enable BAME women to actively participate in society and make informed dec...
Benaifer Bhandari joined Hopscotch Asian Women’s Centre as their Chief Executive in November 2018, prior to this she worked various roles at the br...
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Marketing
COVID-19 Lockdown Reflection – Fundraising for The Voluntary Sector
Posted by Nicholas Ogden
On 23 March 2020 the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a televised address that brought in widespread lockdown measures. Four months on from that, the UK has now found itself in a position where some are returning to work, organisations are exploring flexible working measures more than ever before, and the fundraising and voluntary sector had an urgent surge in demand. Here is a brief reflec...
On 23 March 2020 the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a televised address that brought in widespread lockdown measures. Four months on from tha...
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Is this the end of office culture? What happens post COVID-19?
Posted by Nicholas Ogden
It is widely believed that conventional office culture will not be the same beyond the Coronavirus pandemic. Here we take a closer look at what experts suggest this might look like. This pandemic will eradicate the traditional working environment. Here is what some organisations, leaders and reports suggest. Jes Staley CEO of Barclays said “The notion of putting 7,000 people in the building may...
It is widely believed that conventional office culture will not be the same beyond the Coronavirus pandemic. Here we take a closer look at what exp...
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Tax - Return to work survey 2020
Posted by Kevin Racher
Without doubt, the last few months have been extremely difficult for everyone as we continue to adjust to the ‘new normal’ and remote working. As the UK slowly makes it's transition back to the workplace, with many employees returning from furlough, and organisations once again opening the doors to their offices, our clients have sought our opinion on how candidates are feeling and what is impo...
Without doubt, the last few months have been extremely difficult for everyone as we continue to adjust to the ‘new normal’ and remote working. As t...
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Marketing
60 Seconds With: Richard Davidson, Chief Executive at Sarcoma UK
Posted by Nicholas Ogden
Richard Davidson joined Sarcoma UK as their Chief Executive in July 2018, and has been working in the third sector for more than two decades. His previous roles include Director of Engagement at Anthony Nolan and Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Cancer Research UK. Richard is Chairman of Emilia Clarke’s charity, SameYou, which is dedicated to increasing access to rehabilitation services...
Richard Davidson joined Sarcoma UK as their Chief Executive in July 2018, and has been working in the third sector for more than two decades. His p...
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Marketing
60 Seconds With: Ben Hawley, Marketing and Communications Director at CALM
Posted by Nicholas Ogden
Ben Hawley is Marketing and Communications Director at Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). Ben moved from agency and joined the charity CALM in August 2017, and has since then worked with the Royals, Parliament and brands including ITV, Dave, Topman and Tesco. CALM is Pro-Recruitment Group's corporate charity partner and is leading a movement against suicide in the UK, running a free and ...
Ben Hawley is Marketing and Communications Director at Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). Ben moved from agency and joined the charity CALM ...
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60 Seconds With: Alison Goodman, Director of Income Generation & Communications at Noah's Ark Children's Hospice
Posted by Nicholas Ogden
Alison Goodman is Director of Income Generation and Communications at the award-winning charity Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. Alison has been with Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice for 6 years and they have recently moved into their brand new children’s hospice building – ‘The Ark’ in Barnet! The new site and facilities are amazing and will provide support for many babies, children and young peopl...
Alison Goodman is Director of Income Generation and Communications at the award-winning charity Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. Alison has been with...
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Marketing
Top Tips for Writing an Impressive Marketing CV
Posted by Nicholas Ogden
As a marketing expert looking for a new role, your CV can strengthen your personal brand, showcase your skillset and sell yourself as the right marketing professional for your ideal role. However, it can be a daunting task to sell yourself in your marketing CV. Here are the main steps to follow to write an effective CV and the biggest mistakes to avoid! 1. Make sure your marketing CV is tailor...
As a marketing expert looking for a new role, your CV can strengthen your personal brand, showcase your skillset and sell yourself as the right mar...
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Pro-Marketing - What's in Store for 2020?
Posted by Nicholas Ogden
2019 was a successful and record-breaking year for our marketing, communications and fundraising recruitment team. January started with the exciting official launch of Pro-Marketing as the latest of our charity and NFP brands, reflecting the growth of the Pro-Recruitment Group family, and our Not-For-Profit team has grown more successful throughout the past year. So where did it all begin? Pri...
2019 was a successful and record-breaking year for our marketing, communications and fundraising recruitment team. January started with the excitin...
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Marketing
Corporate Charity Partnerships - What are the Benefits?
Posted by Nicholas Ogden
A good corporate partnership can be mutually beneficial for both charities and sponsors. For charities, these benefits include increased funding, support and visibility, and organisations can benefit from good PR, brand building and the chance to make a difference and support a worthwhile cause. These partnerships are becoming more strategic, often tackling issues that staff care about whilst e...
A good corporate partnership can be mutually beneficial for both charities and sponsors. For charities, these benefits include increased funding, s...
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Fundraising Challenge Events Facts
Posted by Nicholas Ogden
This week, Pro-Recruitment Group have the wonderful opportunity to be joining thousands of runners on the banks of the River Thames for a twilight 5k or 10k. The prestigious RunTheRiver 2019 event is taking place on September 17th and Pro-Recruitment Group is proud to have 8 participants who will be running through some of London’s most iconic landmarks. All funds are being raised for Teach Fir...
This week, Pro-Recruitment Group have the wonderful opportunity to be joining thousands of runners on the banks of the River Thames for a twilight ...
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Charity Times - 19/08/2019
Posted by Claire Stradling
CAMPAIGNS Charity is 'overwhelmed' by selfie campaign More than 19,000 people have participated through a social media campaign from mental health charity YoungMinds encouraging people to share pictures of themselves as five-year-olds. The charity's #5YearOldSelfie campaign aims “to help young people going through a difficult time and encourage empathy, love and compassion towards themselves.” ...
CAMPAIGNS Charity is 'overwhelmed' by selfie campaign More than 19,000 people have participated through a social media campaign from mental health ...
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Should Charities Be Looking Outside of the Sector for Fundraising Talent?
Posted by Nicholas Ogden
Recruitment of fundraising professionals in the third sector is becoming more and more difficult - especially for more specialised roles. Charities tend to recruit from within the sector, but the fundraising landscape is changing and perhaps it is time that recruiters started looking for fundraising talent from outside the sector. Why is there a lack of fundraising talent in the charitable se...
Recruitment of fundraising professionals in the third sector is becoming more and more difficult - especially for more specialised roles. Charities...
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The Importance of Marketing for Small Charities
Posted by Nicholas Ogden
As of October 2018, there were 168,186 registered charities in the UK and for smaller charities, marketing is an essential way to make sure that you stand out. Working in a marketing role within a small charity does come with some challenges, but there are various low-cost ways to utilise marketing tools and techniques to increase engagement, promote your charity’s cause and raise awareness to ...
As of October 2018, there were 168,186 registered charities in the UK and for smaller charities, marketing is an essential way to make sure that yo...
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Introducing Pro-Marketing
Posted by Nicholas Ogden
In December 2017, I joined Pro-Recruitment Group’s highly respected charity and not for profit team to start a Marketing, Communications and Fundraising division to add to the existing recruitment offering of Finance, HR, Legal, Tax, and Executive Appointments. I am now delighted and excited to share, that 14 months on, I can officially introduce Pro-Marketing as the latest brand of the growing...
In December 2017, I joined Pro-Recruitment Group’s highly respected charity and not for profit team to start a Marketing, Communications and Fundra...
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Why Working for a Small Charity is a Great Option for you
Posted by Nicholas Ogden
Having worked with a variety of large and small charities I know the struggles that both organisations can face. A number of challenges are presented to smaller organisations, from recognition and reach, to staff attraction and retention. With only 3% of charity incoming being drawn in by 73% of charity organisations, it is often easy to forget the fantastic work that small charities do. When c...
Having worked with a variety of large and small charities I know the struggles that both organisations can face. A number of challenges are present...
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The Pro-Group Christmas Quiz 2018
Posted by Loren Von Sternberg
On Tuesday 4th December, Pro-Recruitment held its infamous annual Christmas Quiz, and what a night it was. With the best and brightest from across the worlds of HR, Tax, Finance and Legal, 26 teams went head to head for the much-coveted title of Pro-Recruitment Christmas Quiz Champions 2018. The competitive streak in some of the teams was evident from the outset and with company rivalries and ...
On Tuesday 4th December, Pro-Recruitment held its infamous annual Christmas Quiz, and what a night it was. With the best and brightest from across...
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Marketing
Career Development And You
Posted by Nicholas Ogden
Earlier this month, I had the wonderful opportunity to present a couple of evening sessions to many skilled charity events professionals. This was for a Special Events Forum on the topic of career development, and I also participated in a panel Q&A at the illustrious Churchill War Rooms. The evening was well attended and generated some interesting discussion points! Upskilling was a key theme o...
Earlier this month, I had the wonderful opportunity to present a couple of evening sessions to many skilled charity events professionals. This was ...
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