Brita Fernandez Schmidt blogs about the power of co-leadership in defying traditional models of power and building a new paradigm in the charity sector and beyond.

Part two of a blog based on a workshop I gave at the Hospice Income Generation Network 2024 Conference about using the principles of relationship fundraising to build long-term relationships with in-memory donors.

This blog is based on a workshop I gave at the Hospice Income Generation Network 2024 Conference about using the principles of relationship fundraising to build long-term relationships with in-memory donors.

Siloed working is a key symptom of poor organisational culture. What is the role of charity leaders in breaking down silos and helping departments to work together?

Discover the untold truth about major donors. Say goodbye to donor stereotypes and hello to genuine connections. Discover practical tips for a friendlier, more effective approach in the world of major gifts.

How can we bring about social transformation through feminist leadership? ‘Living a Feminist Life’ by Sara Ahmed has inspired me to think more deeply about the concept and theory of feminist leadership.

Are you struggling with recruitment? Use this checklist to improve your job posting and increase your candidate pool with our list of places to advertise to attract a diverse range of job applications.

Roots + Wings is a proud sponsor of #BAMEOnline 2023 – the most brilliant anti-racism conference in the UK charity sector. Here are five insights from this year’s event.

Fundraising appeals in newspapers and on the radio are a great way to reach a new audience and raise unrestricted funds. Download two free factsheets to help you decide whether this type of fundraising is right for you.

Earlier this month at a business networking session hosted by a local co-working space The Tribe, we started talking about our favourite productivity tools. Here are my top three - I use these on a daily basis to manage Roots + Wings, improve my writing and keep track of time.

Have you ever asked (or tried to answer) the question ‘why do we bother sending thank you letters for donations’? Lucy shares the impact of receiving a thank you letter for a donation she didn’t remember making!

Roots + Wings co-founder Shivonne shares three questions you can use to reframe your thoughts and feelings around change.

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Roots + Wings, we wanted to share our list of highlights from our first year of operation.

What does feminist leadership mean to you? Roots + Wings co-founder Shivonne shares reflections and resources from the most recent session of the Coaching Circle for Leading Women.

Ahead of the Small Charity Virtual Conference, Wayne Murray shares his view on how small charities are driving change, powered by lived experience and rooted in community.

For Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re talking about the isolation of working as a sole fundraising and communications professional for a small charity.

The experience of switching position from professional fundraiser to family member looking to raise funds in memory of a loved one taught me so much. Here are the five things I learnt about in-memory fundraising when my dad was dying in a hospice.

Being a fierce leader can be extremely challenging in a world that has conditioned women to be wary of societal norms and expectations. Brita Fernandez Schmidt from the Roots + Wings Collective shares her recommendations for self-leadership and embodying your values.

So much has to happen before a major gift fundraiser can get anywhere near “The Ask”. But this is often overlooked in the scramble to close that gap in the annual budget. Tessa Stanley-Price from the Roots + Wings Collective shares the fundamental building blocks for a successful major donor programme.

Human connection is the biggest thing we’re all missing out on as we sit alone at our home desks. Here are some ideas for how to keep in touch with your colleagues’ humanity when working at a distance.