Alexander Stevenson
@alsteve.bsky.social
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Finding freelancers for charities at Blume.life
@blumelife.bsky.social
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Blume | Freelancers for Charities
8 days ago
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/...
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Third Sector: Charity consultants: sector lifeblood, luxury, or symptom of tough times?
Lucinda Rouse and Emily Burt are joined by the civil society consultant Alex Evans to talk about the role of freelancers in the charity workforce.They discuss the findings of a survey by the f...
https://podfollow.com/thirdsector/episode/a8a90ddf8eaf381f6b865839866989b92d0622f9/view
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Blume | Freelancers for Charities
2 months ago
βοΈ Throughout the summer, weβve 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! π·π·π· βΆοΈ
blume.life/blog/trustee...
#Charity
#SmallCharity
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A bit of woo-woo, ha ha and bish-bash-bosh all in one free 30 minute webinar. Join us!
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4 months ago
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Ian McLintock
4 months ago
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
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Blume | Freelancers for Charities
4 months ago
π€ 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. βΆοΈ
www.eventbrite.com/e/freelancin...
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Freelancing and money β how your money story risks sabotaging your success
"How much should I charge?" and "Should I work for free?" are top freelancer FAQs! Jane Curtis is here to grow your relationship with money.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freelancing-and-money-how-your-money-story-risks-sabotaging-your-success-tickets-1405502077549?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Blume | Freelancers for Charities
5 months ago
π₯³ It's here! Our super popular webinar β 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: π§‘ Strategy π§‘ Channels π§‘ Story
#SmallCharity
#PR
#Charity
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Punchy PR for Tiny Teams. How small charities can make the most of PR.
YouTube video by Blume | Experienced Freelancers for Charities
https://youtu.be/02oAw6sOp0w?si=N9ZXPPZ4gnamjnmA
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Blume | Freelancers for Charities
5 months ago
π§‘ You asked, we listened! We've upgraded our livestreaming capacity and opened up extra spaces for Nicole Martin's sell-out event: π
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1303974596...
Over 200 charities are now registered, make sure you don't miss out! |
@alsteve.bsky.social
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Punchy PR for Tiny Teams. How small charities can make the most of PR.
In this webinar, Nicole Martin will uncover how small charities with tiny comms teams can pack a punch in the world of PR.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1303974596119?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Blume | Freelancers for Charities
6 months ago
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 β How
#charity
chairs can use
#freelancers
. π Keep reading:
blume.life/blog/how-cha...
We'd be keen to hear your thoughts, too...π
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Blume | Freelancers for Charities
7 months ago
π₯Leading a small
#charity
is tough right now. You donβt 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. βΆοΈ
blume.life/blog/ceo-tra...
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Last chance to sign up for this. We kick off at 10
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7 months ago
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Ian McLintock
7 months ago
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...
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Alexander Stevenson
Blume | Freelancers for Charities
8 months ago
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! π Reach out to
@alsteve.bsky.social
to find out more.
#Freelancer
#Charity
#SmallCharity
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Alexander Stevenson
Blume | Freelancers for Charities
8 months ago
This week's Monday musing sees
@alsteve.bsky.social
explore three ways
#Charity
Chairs can use
#Freelancers.π§‘
Don't forget! π π’Bring Your Charity Chair to Work Day! πͺ π 14/03 | π 10:00 AM | π» Online (Zoom) βΆοΈ
bit.ly/42ZJmYr
Hosted by: π
@andrewmartin.bsky.social
-
@firetail.bsky.social
π₯
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Alexander Stevenson
Blume | Freelancers for Charities
8 months ago
Our Monday musing takes a deep dive into Rob's article 'How charity CEOs can get the most out of their Board'.β With 8 years as a CEO and 16 years as a Trustee with multiple different charities, here are his recommendations π
bit.ly/4blzWIX
#SmallCharity
#CharityCEO
#Charity
#Trustee
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Alexander Stevenson
Blume | Freelancers for Charities
8 months ago
π¨ Exciting webinar! Whose strategy is it anyway? π€ βΆοΈ
bit.ly/42ZJmYr
π 14/03 Could this be the next big game show? π 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!
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Blume | Freelancers for Charities
8 months ago
2025 started with some big projects for our Blumers. Including... π An independent examination π Fundraising strategy π LOTS of Bid-writing π Fundraising admin π General admin No project is too big or too small. Connect with
@alsteve.bsky.social
to find out more...
#Charity
#Freelancer
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Blume | Freelancers for Charities
8 months ago
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
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Blume | Freelancers for Charities
8 months ago
This week's Monday musing is an epic throwback! Brilliant Blumer Nicola shares her thoughts on how to find a freelancer that fits! π¦π¦π¦ π‘ You can connect with Nicola and find the good stuff in the comments π
@nicolaupton.bsky.social
#Freelancer
#FreelancerLife
#SmallCharity
#CharityCEO
#Charity
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Blume | Freelancers for Charities
9 months ago
π It's here! On-demand: Be ready to hop into spring: How small charities can bloom with freelancers π βΆοΈ
youtu.be/hIKv3nlqH_A?...
Grab a coffee and press play! β We had great questions from
#charity
CEOs and
#Freelancers
Thank you,
@charityexcellence.bsky.social
, for sharing your insights!π§‘
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How small charities bloom with freelancers | Charity Excellence and Blume
YouTube video by Blume | Experienced Freelancers for Charities
https://youtu.be/hIKv3nlqH_A?si=Ttng5Iel2m9cJ6E8
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Alexander Stevenson
Blume | Freelancers for Charities
9 months ago
A Monday musing from brilliant Blumer Chris. β π "Thereβs no single blueprint for being a good client. But, as with many things in life, it revolves around being a good human being..." π Meet Chris:
blume.life/profiles/1533
π‘ Read his article:
bit.ly/4glUOAV
#SmallCharity
#CharityCEO
#Charity
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Alexander Stevenson
Blume | Freelancers for Charities
9 months ago
π₯Ά It may be cold outside, but all signs point to spring! πΈ 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...
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Be ready to hop into spring: How small charities bloom with freelancers
Get ready to learn how small charities can thrive with the help of freelancers this spring - join us online!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/be-ready-to-hop-into-spring-how-small-charities-bloom-with-freelancers-tickets-1111528604979?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Alexander Stevenson
Ian McLintock
9 months ago
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...
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Alexander Stevenson
Andrew Martin
9 months ago
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!
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Gemma Abbott
10 months ago
Itβs been a while but Iβve been prompted to do some
#StarterPack
admin! If you work in or around UK charities and youβd 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
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Blume | Freelancers for Charities
10 months ago
A couple of useful extras: 1.
smallcharitiesdata.org
2,
blume.life/blog/how-cha...
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Small Charities Data
The go to place for data about small charities. Small Charities Data is a digital research hub that brings together the latest and best available data on small charities in the UK. The data is updated...
https://smallcharitiesdata.org/
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Blume | Freelancers for Charities
10 months ago
A Monday musing from
@alsteve.bsky.social
-
#freelancers
offer a practical way of tackling workloads. π€ So, when could this flexible expertise be helpful
#charity
Chairs? πIs your charity engaging with freelancers? π Are you a freelancer working with a chair? Share your experience below π
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Firetail
10 months ago
A reminder that our Lunch & Learn is this Thursday, sign up below π₯
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Blume | Freelancers for Charities
10 months ago
π£ 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. βΆοΈ
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/be-ready-t...
#smallcharity
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Blume | Freelancers for Charities
11 months ago
π¨ Another brilliant Blumer
#testimonial
has just dropped! Thank you, Michael McGrath MBE, founder and CEO of The Muscle Help Foundation, for sharing your experience. π Rachel is a strategic consultant for charities, business and not-for-profits. π
blume.life/profiles/rac...
#CharityCEO
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Blume | Freelancers for Charities
11 months ago
πHey, new followers! Great to see so many new faces! π’ 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 π in the comments below. Also, why not connect with our Founder
@alsteve.bsky.social
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Blume | Freelancers for Charities
11 months ago
πIt's here! Webinar on-demand: Involving
#volunteers
as a small
#charity!π
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! β βΆοΈ
blume.life/blog/involvi...
#webinar
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Alexander Stevenson
Blume | Freelancers for Charities
11 months ago
π’
#StarterPack
announcement! Blume is collating a pack of all the charity freelancers across the UK! If you want to be included, drop us π in the comments below.
@alsteve.bsky.social
|
@nicolaupton.bsky.social
|
@barelycivilsociety.bsky.social
go.bsky.app/VSrcMiu
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Andrew Martin
11 months ago
ππ₯ͺ 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.
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