Podcast alert: @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social joined Lucinda and Emily to discuss #Freelancing in the sector, using research undertaken here at Blume. What are your thoughts? Lifeblood, luxury or symptom of hard times? podfollow.com/thirdsector/... | @alsteve.bsky.social |

☀️ Throughout the summer, we’ve been sharing throwbacks to our favourite Blumer-made content! Today, it's an insight piece from Blume's Founder, @alsteve.bsky.social, where he shares his three top tips from his time as a treasurer! 💷💷💷 ▶️ blume.life/blog/trustee... #Charity #SmallCharity

A bit of woo-woo, ha ha and bish-bash-bosh all in one free 30 minute webinar. Join us!

We're running our #CharityExcellence annual Volunteer and Staff Motivation and Salary Survey, and this year including what benefits people most want. Please help us to help everyone by completing it and sharing it with others. www.surveymonkey.com/r/6YV526R

🤔 We often have many questions about money. We've brought in freelancer trainer Jane Curtis to answer your questions... The session will explore the often-unconscious relationship #freelancers have with #money, how it shapes their business decisions. ▶️ www.eventbrite.com/e/freelancin...

🥳 It's here! Our super popular webinar – Punchy PR for Tiny Teams: youtu.be/02oAw6sOp0w?... Over 200 #charities joined the 30-minute session with brilliant Blumer Nicole. Watch and follow her three simple steps to success: 🧡 Strategy 🧡 Channels 🧡 Story #SmallCharity #PR #Charity

🧡 You asked, we listened! We've upgraded our livestreaming capacity and opened up extra spaces for Nicole Martin's sell-out event: 🍂 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1303974596... Over 200 charities are now registered, make sure you don't miss out! | @alsteve.bsky.social |

This week, we bring you Tuesday thoughts. And, sticking with the 'T' theme, we thought we'd 'throw back' to @alsteve.bsky.social post from the start of the year – How #charity chairs can use #freelancers. 📙 Keep reading: blume.life/blog/how-cha... We'd be keen to hear your thoughts, too...👇

😥Leading a small #charity is tough right now. You don’t have to navigate it alone. We've teamed up with the brilliant Blumer @leahselinger.bsky.social to deliver another iteration of her highly acclaimed charity #CEO course, Building #Income Resilience. ▶️ blume.life/blog/ceo-tra...

Last chance to sign up for this. We kick off at 10

AI & Compliance for UK Charities: A New Era! A free event at Microsoft London on 27 March, from 1pm to 4pm. This event is primarily aimed at larger charities. Book your free ticket now. www.exquitech.com/activities/a...

Blumers have been busy carrying out a fascinating array of projects in February. No project is too big or too small. From a couple of hours to an interim role - we have the right people for you! 👋 Reach out to @alsteve.bsky.social to find out more. #Freelancer #Charity #SmallCharity

This week's Monday musing sees @alsteve.bsky.social explore three ways #Charity Chairs can use #Freelancers.🧡 Don't forget! 👀 📢Bring Your Charity Chair to Work Day! 🪑 📅 14/03 | 🕙 10:00 AM | 💻 Online (Zoom) ▶️ bit.ly/42ZJmYr Hosted by: 🍂 @andrewmartin.bsky.social - @firetail.bsky.social 🔥

Our Monday musing takes a deep dive into Rob's article 'How charity CEOs can get the most out of their Board'.✍ With 8 years as a CEO and 16 years as a Trustee with multiple different charities, here are his recommendations 📙 bit.ly/4blzWIX #SmallCharity #CharityCEO #Charity #Trustee

🚨 Exciting webinar! Whose strategy is it anyway? 🤔 ▶️ bit.ly/42ZJmYr 📅 14/03 Could this be the next big game show? 🏆 Charity boards and CEOs battle it out to determine who is responsible for setting strategic direction! We've called on Andy Martin, CEO of @firetail.bsky.social, to find out!

2025 started with some big projects for our Blumers. Including... 🍂 An independent examination 🍂 Fundraising strategy 🍂 LOTS of Bid-writing 🍂 Fundraising admin 🍂 General admin No project is too big or too small. Connect with @alsteve.bsky.social to find out more... #Charity #Freelancer

Thank you, Jo Coulson, for providing a testimonial for our brilliant Blumer, Richard C, who recently undertook a financial audit for @thyroiduk.bsky.social. Thank you, Jo, it's been a pleasure to support the wonderful work of your charity. #Testimonal #Charity #TestimonalTuesday

This week's Monday musing is an epic throwback! Brilliant Blumer Nicola shares her thoughts on how to find a freelancer that fits! 🦄🦄🦄 💡 You can connect with Nicola and find the good stuff in the comments 👇 @nicolaupton.bsky.social #Freelancer #FreelancerLife #SmallCharity #CharityCEO #Charity

🙌 It's here! On-demand: Be ready to hop into spring: How small charities can bloom with freelancers 🐇 ▶️ youtu.be/hIKv3nlqH_A?... Grab a coffee and press play! ☕ We had great questions from #charity CEOs and #Freelancers Thank you, @charityexcellence.bsky.social, for sharing your insights!🧡

A Monday musing from brilliant Blumer Chris. ✍ 📙 "There’s no single blueprint for being a good client. But, as with many things in life, it revolves around being a good human being..." 👋 Meet Chris: blume.life/profiles/1533 💡 Read his article: bit.ly/4glUOAV #SmallCharity #CharityCEO #Charity

🥶 It may be cold outside, but all signs point to spring! 🌸 Join @charityexcellence.bsky.social and @alsteve.bsky.social (and over 100 charities) as they explore how your #charity can bloom using #freelancers! Spaces are filling quickly, so don't miss out: www.eventbrite.com/e/be-ready-t...

Free webinar - how using a freelancer works, what to use them for, how to get the most out of them and how to find one for your charity. Join Alexander and I on Thursday 30 Jan, 10am to 11am. Book you free ticket now. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/be-ready-t...

This should be good on how to link futures work and strategy. We're lucky to have Gemma from RSPCA joining us. All welcome, please register!

It’s been a while but I’ve been prompted to do some #StarterPack admin! If you work in or around UK charities and you’d like to be added, just let me know! #Charity folks Part 1 go.bsky.app/7dPWqWQ #Charities folk Part 2: go.bsky.app/QWpFmRe Charity folks Part 3: go.bsky.app/U9Thoeg

A couple of useful extras: 1. smallcharitiesdata.org 2, blume.life/blog/how-cha...

A Monday musing from @alsteve.bsky.social - #freelancers offer a practical way of tackling workloads. 🤔 So, when could this flexible expertise be helpful #charity Chairs? 👍Is your charity engaging with freelancers? 👍 Are you a freelancer working with a chair? Share your experience below 👇

A reminder that our Lunch & Learn is this Thursday, sign up below 🔥 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

📣 We're excited to announce we'll be co-hosting our first webinar of 2025 with the fantastic Ian from Charity Excellence. We've joined forces to deliver a webinar tailored to small charities, exploring how freelancers can be a game-changer. ▶️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/be-ready-t... #smallcharity

🚨 Another brilliant Blumer #testimonial has just dropped! Thank you, Michael McGrath MBE, founder and CEO of The Muscle Help Foundation, for sharing your experience. 🍂 Rachel is a strategic consultant for charities, business and not-for-profits. 👋 blume.life/profiles/rac... #CharityCEO

👋Hey, new followers! Great to see so many new faces! 📢 We have a #StarterPack announcement! Blume is collating a pack of all the charity freelancers across the UK! If you want to be included, drop us 👋 in the comments below. Also, why not connect with our Founder @alsteve.bsky.social 🍂

🙌It's here! Webinar on-demand: Involving #volunteers as a small #charity!🙌 Laura's session was a sell-out and has been in demand ever since! We're thrilled to announce that it's ready to watch at your leisure. Grab a coffee and soak up all the wisdom! ☕ ▶️ blume.life/blog/involvi... #webinar

📢 #StarterPack announcement! Blume is collating a pack of all the charity freelancers across the UK! If you want to be included, drop us 👋 in the comments below. @alsteve.bsky.social | @nicolaupton.bsky.social | @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social go.bsky.app/VSrcMiu

🎄🥪 What could be more festive than a lunchtime discussion about power relationships between charities and the state? Join us on Dec 19, 12:00 GMT. Register below. Bring a mince pie.