When can we have a Twitter-esque exodus from Meta/Facebook? The platform is becoming a cesspit for hate, misinformation, and marketing - and our overreliance on it for social, business, or promotion gives it way too much power (& data)

Are you back at work today? Here's my 'how not to melt into a puddle of overwhelm' tips 👇🏻 1: Focus on prep - use today to catch up, close off loose ends, declutter & plan for Jan. 2: Review what you put off in 2024 & if it's really not going to happen, let it go along with the other distractions

Forever immortalised in stitch. The creation. The inspiration.

2024's kindness advent: 24 notes for my son about why he's wonderful. It's been so lovely to watch him open this first every morning (before chocolate!) and I've noticed an increase in his own confidence and sharing words of affirmation with others 🖤

The first day I've woken up feeling fresh since the flu set in - and just in time for the last working week of the year! 😍 Today - content audit for a client - decorate ginger cookies - drink LOADS of water - sound bath - Klaus movie & hot chocolate

8yo (way past his bedtime) *very seriously*: Mam, I have something very important and serious to ask you. Me, worried he's been hurt, upset etc. etc: of course, I'll answer anything I can. 8yo *deep sigh*:...when you ride a camel, would you sit in front of or behind the hump?

First time since my first Covid in early 2020 that I've been this poorly - huge appreciation for the Fundraising North East group for making today's IRL go ahead and for a day of ✨️no meetings✨️

Grant fundraisers, take note 👇🏻

In a world of rapidly improving AI blurring the line between real and fake, could imperfection become a strength?

Today... I've been OOO, what day is it?? - school run - budget meeting - attend bairn's school Xmas dinner - reply to job ad queries - catch up on emails - meeting with next week's Trusts & Major Donor Conference speakers 🤩

Update your Starter Packs! Proud Changemakers are here 👇🏻

To build a community, you need... 🤝 co-creation & collaboration ✨️ ethical & positive storytelling 🖤 to do it with positive intention After 5yrs of growing community through @fundeverywhere.bsky.social, I've seen it's far better to release & support than own & control.

Absolutely no surprises here 💁🏻‍♀️

A new Christmas jumper each year isn’t necessary. @savethechildren.bsky.social has opened pop-up stores in the UK selling donated second-hand Christmas jumpers.

Imagine just minding your own business and having your space and energy interrupted by someone intent on harassing you. And the irony!

The wonderfully talented, kind, and giving team FE 💙🌲 What a joy to spend a few days together to celebrate the year - and them.

Public transport with misophonia 🙃

It's the most wonderful time of the year - the @fundeverywhere.bsky.social end of year/Christmas celebration! 🎉 We have people travelling in from Newcastle, Nantes, London,Birmingham, Wales, Cornwall & Dublin (this is why it only happens once or twice a year 😅)

Today: Folks, I am TIRED; so my list today is - get dressed - team wrap up meeting - life admin - nothing else except maybe nap, read, and stare out of the window ✌🏻

I'm never returning to an office

Today ✅️ frosty dog walk - chat with Charity People about 2025 collaborations - proposal writing! - @fundeverywhere.bsky.social webinar, 'Philanthropy Therapy' (join us, it's free!)

We're excited to be hosting our first Scottish IRL get-together - and to learn about supporter experience from the incredible @skipinder.bsky.social!

Today is ✨️ no meeting Wednesday ✨️ It's my favourite day of the week because I can - go into hyperfocus & get loads done - work when my creativity says so, not the clock - look like a (comfortable) gremlin - have a 3pm nap (<20mins, always)

Small charities, don't write off insights from large charities as being irrelevant - see it as a jump ahead in knowledge thanks to someone else's work/time/money. But! Be sure to adapt to your own circumstance, and be aware free ≠ good

Today - dog walk - More HR onboarding 😭 - catch up with @toastfundraiser.bsky.social - support WCVA benchmarking webinar - planning meeting for 2025's supporter experience conference

I've never understood the pressure to 'delay excitement' and put off looking forward to something until the calendar says it's an acceptable date. Notice when you feel a flicker of joy, then celebrate and share it ✨️

Buy Now! on @netflixuk.bsky.social is an important (& terrifying) watch as we head into a season of overconsumption www.netflix.com/tudum/articl...

Turns out needing paid, professional staff can be a good thing for charities for making sure most, if not close to all, of the money goes to the right place...

Today ✅️ gym - all day membership workshop to plan 2025's goals - call with Signal about 2025 collaborations Hope you have a great start to the week!

Lush afternoon weaving wreaths at Land of Oak & Iron heritage centre - surely that's the start of Christmas now? 🎅

"Initiatives like Band Aid 40 perpetuate outdated narratives, reinforce racism and colonial attitudes that strip people of their dignity and agency," Lena Bheeroo The 'easy' way to fundraise is not always the right way - it's OK, & encouraged, to recognise you got it wrong & commit to do better.

The bairn has written his letter to Santa. I thought I was being very organised this year and already have everything in. ...now I have a *few* returns and exchanges to do🤦‍♀️

How your email finds me 📸 Charles Fréger

🎉 we're hiring Help us deliver mint events: www.fundraisingeverywhere.com/news/events-... Help us send mint emails: www.fundraisingeverywhere.com/news/growth-... Our jobs - are fully remote & flexible - no degree needed - have health insurance & training budget #npsky #charitybluesky

We'll do this over on @fundeverywhere.bsky.social, starting with next month's Trusts & Major Donors Conference. Great idea!

Today ✅️ morning brew & walk with my best friend - meetings aaaaall day - watch first Christmas film of the year?...👀

Oh hi 👋🏻 I'm the co-founder & CEO of @fundeverywhere.bsky.social - the online community supporting fundraisers to grow their confidence, skills, & wellbeing Have you checked us out yet? We've got training, events, coaching & some fun stuff happening all the time! www.fundraisingeverywhere.com

Today ✅️ (very cold) dog walk - HR onboarding - call with THINK about 2025 collabs - proposal writing & partnership deck updates - 1:1 with one of the team - finish blog about overcoming barriers to learning - school run Busy - and varied - one today!

It's so important to have - and give back to - community; local, work, or social. In times of need, it is community that rallys together to help. Community is there with words of kindness, both in your presence & absence. And contributing to something positive does wonders for the soul.

Would wear that now tbf

I appreciate all of you who use the Alt-text description for the images you post. As a blind dude I feel so much more included here. For those of you who forget: Did you know there’s a reminder in Settings/Accessibility to toggle on & then it won’t let you post image without Alt-text. Thanks 🙏😎

Ok so doing these is like magic - two days in a row and I'm all ✅️✅️✅️✅️'s by 4.30pm

Today ✅️ clear emails (took me 2hrs 😭) - call with Vienna F2F planning group about conference content - squeeze in a gym trip - partnership proposals - speaker check ins for Events Fundraising Conference 2025

Very excited for what's to come 🤩 With our conferences and events inspiring ideas and connection, and membership growing skills and confidence - it's going to be a very good year to be part of the FE community!

I'm creating a Charity Speakers #starterpack over on @fundeverywhere.bsky.social Who else should be on there/is on Bluesky for me to add? 👀 go.bsky.app/T4atxzK

As a mother, hobby collector, and owner of an overactive brain and business (with staff), I often get asked, 'how do you do it all?' Well, I'll let you into my secret...

Today: ✅️ catch the sunrise/get some steps - @fundeverywhere.bsky.social marketing planning for 2025 - Call with the iRaiser team about '25 collaboration - bust out the Velvetiser for its seasonal debut ☕️

We've been treated to some waxxa sunsets this week - and nothing better than watching it from the most beautiful corner of the north east 😍 #northumberland