With so much on the agenda and limited resources, it can be really difficult to prioritise development projects. Whether you're looking for some additional senior-level capacity, support and skills development for your staff team, or some strategic direction to get things off the ground, I can support you to identify your needs and offer bespoke packages to suit you. 

Some of the areas I can support with include:

Strategy 

Whether it's developing or refreshing your Theory of Change, demonstrating your impact, or considering the future direction of your organisation, there's always an element of strategic planning on the go.

I can offer support, big-picture thinking, and senior-level capacity to help you to steer your organisation and stay aligned with your purpose. 

Change management

The social and economic context we operate in is constantly changing lately, and we are having to adapt in all kinds of ways to keep afloat. Whether you're exploring redesigning projects to better meet the need or be more resource-effective, considering restructure, or anything in between, it can be difficult to work out the options available and support your team through ongoing change. I can help you to think through your options and support you to onboard your team through the process.

Communications

What is 'comms' and why is it important for us? 

How do we identify and express our 'brand'? 

How do we make sure the content we put out is going to further our aims? 

How can we keep up when we can't afford an in-house comms function?

If you find any of these questions relatable, I offer a range of training modules that aim to de-mystify 'comms' and equip you with simple tools and considerations to nail the basics.

I also offer bespoke consultancy to help you make a realistic, sustainable plan for your organisation, and support your staff members to build their skills and implement strategies. This may include developing key messages to engage people in your mission, establishing clear branding, or considering accessibility in your communications.

Project design and planning

There’s a lot to consider when designing and planning projects – it may be balancing funders’ priorities with the preferences of your beneficiaries, or considering how much you can get done in a certain timeframe given your capacity and resource. We also want to ensure we are following best practice when planning implementation, with consistent approaches to budgeting, risk assessments and monitoring.

I can support you to develop your plans, and equip staff with the skills and templates they need to manage your activities effectively. 

Staff development

Many organisations I work with rely on the generosity and interest of members of the community to deliver their services. Often, volunteers progress into staff roles, and teams have a wide variety of skillsets and experiences to draw from. This brings so many benefits, but can sometimes mean that not everyone is on the same page with their awareness of the charity sector, or a lack of confidence with certain aspects of their roles, or the skills required.

I can support you to establish a wider contextual understanding of the sector and the importance of e.g. compliance activities, build understanding of how individual roles and tasks relate to the bigger picture for your charity, and mentor staff who are new to their roles to build knowledge and confidence.

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