Digital Trustees: A Guide for Third Sector Organisations
Third sector organisations can be structured in all sorts of different ways. Most charities are led by a board of volunteers called trustees, who steer the organisation in the right direction. This may...
View ArticleHow are Charities Using Social Media in 2023?
Social media is not only a “nice to have” for charities, it’s a vital part of their communications. It’s used to raise awareness, connect with donors, and mobilise volunteers. Here are a few innovative...
View ArticleWebsites Explained: How to Build a House
Third Sector Lab has worked with a wide range of organisations to develop their websites. We’re good at this because we don’t overcomplicate things. Web design and development can be confusing, but our...
View ArticleCelebrating Success: Content Design in the Children’s Sector
On Wednesday, I had the pleasure of attending a roundtable initiative designed to improve content design in the children’s sector. These roundtables started in November 2022 while Third Sector Lab was...
View ArticlePartnering with United Voices Network to Promote Anti-Racist Youth Work
This Black History Month, I’ve handed over my Twitter platform of over 37,000 followers to United Voices Network. Throughout October, they’ll be using it to amplify the voices of Black youth workers...
View ArticleSeven Ways AI Can Streamline Your Video Production Process
With so many AI tools cropping up at once, how can the third sector keep up? Darryl Corner is the Video and Audio Lead at Third Sector Lab, and he’s pulled together a list of AI tools which can make...
View ArticleA Quick Guide to Digital Transformation
A side-eye from a dog. That was my day yesterday. I spent the afternoon working with Mearns Kirk Helping Hands – an incredible charity reducing isolation for older people. We explored technical needs...
View ArticleDigital Trustees, Explained
Digital Trustees started in 2022 in an effort to diversify trustee recruitment in the third sector. Too often, boards recruit within their own networks, leading to homogenous groups of skills and...
View ArticleThe Open Working Programme, Explained
As digital transformation reshapes the third sector, transparent and open communication has become essential. For nonprofits and funders alike, the ability to share progress, challenges, and insights...
View ArticleThe Curve, Explained
This blog post is an overview of the Curve, the training initiative run by Third Sector Lab. It outlines why the initiative began, some of our key findings and contributions, and our next steps. As...
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