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charitydigital.org.uk | Laura Stanley |Christine L. Chiu
Investing in robust cyber security is essential for charities. Good cyber security underpins everything they do, from protecting their fundraising and donor data to preventing the disruption of vital services. Charities have limited resources and budgets to dedicate to cyber security but with 71% of cyber security incidents in the non-profit sector resulting in financial losses, it is essential that charities protect themselves, particularly in the age of AI.
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1 month ago | 
charitydigital.org.uk | Laura Stanley |Kellie E. Smith |Christine L. Chiu
Digital exclusion is a widespread form of inequality in the UK, with around one in seven people deprived across two or more dimensions of digital, according to Deloitte and the Digital Poverty Alliance. It is no surprise, then, that a vast 82% of charities are concerned about this issue, according to Charity Digital’s report. With the digitisation of society, familiar socio-economic inequalities have taken shape through digital equipment, services, and behaviours.
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1 month ago | 
charitydigital.org.uk | Christine L. Chiu |Mary Wessel |Kellie E. Smith
US President Donald Trump is turning the world upside down. The first one hundred days has seen friends become enemies, and enemies become further entrenched. His impact has been particularly felt in the realm of foreign trade. 02 April 2025 marked Trump’s so-called Liberation Day, on which he announced a broad swathe of tariffs to be applied with nearly immediate effect. The international community reacted with shock. Financial markets plunged, with US Treasuries and equities sinking.
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1 month ago | 
charitydigital.org.uk | Kellie E. Smith |Christine L. Chiu |Mary Wessel |Laura Stanley
How to change your charity career02 May 2025by Kellie SmithIf you’re looking to switch specialisms but stay in the charity sector, this article explores how to make the changeYou have viewed all of your 1 articles as an unregistered userTo continue reading this article please register. For unlimited access to our free content, please register.
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1 month ago | 
charitydigital.org.uk | Mary Wessel |Kellie E. Smith |Laura Stanley |Christine L. Chiu
Ten tips to encourage green remote working01 May 2025by Mary WesselMany charities are working hard to reduce their carbon footprint. But with the rise of remote working, how can you support your team to work sustainably when they’re in their own homes? You have viewed all of your 1 articles as an unregistered userTo continue reading this article please register. For unlimited access to our free content, please register.
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1 month ago | 
charitydigital.org.uk | Laura Stanley |Christine L. Chiu |Mary Wessel |Kellie E. Smith
We explore common barriers faced by volunteers when participating and how charities can overcome themAround 5.6 million people in the UK volunteered in 2024, according to the 2025 UK Giving Report. However, this figure has declined by 1.5 million since 2023, making it the lowest amount recorded since 2016. This volunteering decline is a considerable challenge for charities who face uncertain finances at a time of rising service demand.
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1 month ago | 
charitydigital.org.uk | Christine L. Chiu |Laura Stanley |Mary Wessel |Kellie E. Smith
Fashion forward: How charities can ride the thrift trend30 Apr 2025by Christine ChiuSee how the vintage fashion renaissance makes sense for charity shopsYou have viewed all of your 1 articles as an unregistered userTo continue reading this article please register. For unlimited access to our free content, please register.
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1 month ago | 
charitydigital.org.uk | Laura Stanley |Helen Olszowska |Mary Wessel |Christine L. Chiu
We explore what creating a great customer experience means for charities and the trends that their supporters expect in 2025 and beyondIn an increasingly digital world, where we bank, shop, and access critical services online, a great customer experience is something we have come to expect, rather than something that surprises us.
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1 month ago | 
charitydigital.org.uk | Christine L. Chiu |Mary Wessel |Ioan Marc Jones |Joe Lepper
Not just for charities on a small budget, website builders offer low-cost solutions with nearly as much creativity as going custom. We look at the best website builders out there and what works best for different needs. Website builders for beginnersFor charities starting out or charities who have limited experience web-building, going with a platform that offers templates, no coding, and a user-friendly interface is best. Here are some of our favourites for beginners.
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1 month ago | 
charitydigital.org.uk | Joe Lepper |Ioan Marc Jones |Christine L. Chiu
How AI is changing service delivery in 202510 Apr 2025by Josie SparlingWe explore how charity service users are impacted by artificial intelligence in 2025, including through AI transparency, literacy, bias, environmental impacts, and moreYou have viewed all of your 1 articles as an unregistered userTo continue reading this article please register. For unlimited access to our free content, please register.
