Steve Harper

Los Angeles

Writer,Producer,Director,Actor,Coach at Freelance

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Ask Steve: What processes should a small charity follow for grant-making overseas?

1 month ago | charitytimes.com | Steve Harper

"What processes/policies should a small charity have in place for grant-making to individuals overseas, as well as other overseas organisations?"--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------It’s true that small charities play a vital role in addressing a range of global issues. Whilst the need can be significant, it is important that all charities (regardless of size) have an appropriate set of policies and procedures in place.
Building a bigger table: The task of Methodism today

2 months ago | ministrymatters.com | Steve Harper |Michael Beck

In Treasures Old and New we reflect on the never-ending task of blending tradition and experience in ways that give life in the present and hope for the future. Thomas Merton described the task as the biggest paradox of the church—that “she is at the same time essentially traditional and essentially revolutionary.”[1]The same combination is at the heart of Native American wisdom. Edith Woolsey (Eastern Shoshone) writes, “Native American elders often drift freely between current and past events.
Sector Focus: Tackling decision-making as an international charity

Oct 31, 2024 | civilsociety.co.uk | Steve Harper

This content has been supplied by a commercial partner. Trustees of international charities face a complex landscape when it comes to decision-making, especially amid the pressures of a challenging financial environment. When making decisions, trustees are required to comply with their legal duties. Charity Commission guidance set out in CC27 includes seven key principles which underpin its guidance on decision-making.
Frustrated Creative

Sep 29, 2024 | rippleon.substack.com | Steve Harper

For as long as I can remember, I have been in awe of creators. You will often find my nose stuck in a biography or tuned to a good documentary. I am a sucker for any “How I made it” story and always walk away with a lesson or two for my own life. But mostly, I’ve always walked away frustrated. If they can make it, why can’t I? Thanks for reading The Ripple Effect! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. I know that sounds selfish, even a little envious. But it’s true.
Getting Over Life's Hurdles with Molly Carroll

Apr 7, 2024 | rippleon.substack.com | Steve Harper

For a second, you think you have everything planned out. The next, life suddenly plays a cruel joke and throws a hurdle your way. It may be a loss of a loved one, a missed opportunity, a breakup, or bouts of anxiety. It affects everything that follows positively or negatively, depending on how you react to this unexpected situation. All of us deal with life's challenges differently. Some people characterize drawbacks as this "invisible giant hand" that steals control from their lives.
Sector Focus: Key considerations when deciding whether to accept or refuse a donation

Apr 1, 2024 | civilsociety.co.uk | Steve Harper

In March 2024, the Charity Commission published new guidance to help charities decide whether to accept, refuse or return donations. This is an issue that many charities have had to address, and it has come into sharp focus in recent years with several high-profile media stories. The guidance is clear that the starting point should be to accept and keep donations, as donations help to further a charity’s purposes. However, there are cases where a charity must reject a donation.
How Do You Like That Book?

Jan 8, 2024 | rippleon.substack.com | Steve Harper

Bob walked into the crowded coffee shop fifteen minutes early. He knew the place would be packed at this hour, and finding a table would be a challenge. He had even suggested that finding an alternative meeting location might be a good idea, but his boss didn’t take the bait. He had his haunts, and this was one of them. He grabbed a coffee and looked across the turbulent ocean of people-filled tables, hoping to find a place to sit. The hustle and bustle of the shop was indeed exciting.
Sector Focus: Charity Commission launches guidance on social media

Oct 31, 2023 | civilsociety.co.uk | Steve Harper

This content has been supplied by a commercial partner. International charities are often dealing with emotive issues and will want to spread their message as widely as possible. Social media is an ideal tool for this – but it is not without its risks. The Charity Commission has recently issued new guidance around charities’ use of social media, which recognises this. The guidance is clear that charities using social media must have a social media policy.
She shoved a business card into my hand

Aug 2, 2023 | rippleon.substack.com | Steve Harper

It happened at a regional chamber event. I had gone to support a buddy who was speaking at lunch. The chamber had built into the agenda about 15 minutes for people to mill about and do a little pre-event networking as the buffet was set up. I was already conversing with two ladies at the registration desk. I do my best work at the registration desk if I do say so myself. We were deep in conversation when I felt a hand on my shoulder. It was a small, unfamiliar hand.
Stop Kidding Yourself Uncle Rico

Jul 20, 2023 | rippleon.substack.com | Steve Harper

I am on many Zoom meetings these days, as are many of you. By this time, we’ve seen it all: the good, the really bad, and the downright ugly. Meetings that drone on and on with seemingly no purpose but to fill the allotted time slot. Meetings that leave more questions than they provide answers. Meetings that take us away from real work. So many meetings. So little time left for anything else of real meaning. Yet in almost every meeting, one or two people think they are the star.