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What is your “theory of the state”?
What is your “theory of the state”?
Charities need a clear “theory of the state” that describes how their relationship with the state supports their wider theory of change.
Andrew Martin
Dec 9, 2022
Is it time to abolish the Charity Commission?
Is it time to abolish the Charity Commission?
The Charity Commission is the regulator for charities in England and Wales. It’s funded by the Treasury but independent of government.
Andrew Martin
Feb 23, 2021
Beyond fundraising: New business models for social progress
Beyond fundraising: New business models for social progress
We rte about the death of fundraising and the threat to traditional ideas of charity as people embed ideas of impact and purpose…
Firetail
Dec 16, 2020
Scenario planning for a post-crisis world
Scenario planning for a post-crisis world
Scenario planning is a strategic tool designed to help organisations prepare for a range of possible futures. It is not about predicting…
Andrew Martin
Nov 23, 2020
How can you embed your values during a pandemic?
How can you embed your values during a pandemic?
In a time of uncertainty, organisations that focus on their values have a chance not just to survive, but thrive.
Firetail
Sep 23, 2020
What can business learn from charities about purpose?
What can business learn from charities about purpose?
Firetail
Sep 1, 2020
The death of fundraising?
The death of fundraising?
Even before the pandemic, traditional charity fundraising was stagnating.
Andrew Martin
Jul 30, 2020
Contemplating a charity merger? 6 questions to ask
Contemplating a charity merger? 6 questions to ask
Charities are in crisis. An estimated £4bn of income was lost during the first three months of the pandemic. Cuts to funding will impact…
Andrew Martin
Jun 29, 2020
Choices in a crisis v choices for renewal
Choices in a crisis v choices for renewal
[This is based on a quick twitter thread we published]
Andrew Martin
Apr 30, 2020
Complexity on purpose — Participation, platforms and power
Complexity on purpose — Participation, platforms and power
by Andy Martin and Maria Beradovic
Firetail
Nov 4, 2019
Facing future corruption challenges — trends of the next decade
Facing future corruption challenges — trends of the next decade
By Anne Wrede, Firetail
Firetail
Oct 29, 2019
Making better strategy — a breakfast discussion with Firetail
Making better strategy — a breakfast discussion with Firetail
We recently published an article called “How do we make better strategy?” inspired by conversations we have been having with our clients.
Firetail
Aug 14, 2019
How can we make better strategy?
How can we make better strategy?
By: Andy Martin and Maria Beradovic
Firetail
May 22, 2019
What did we learn from “Breaking the Barriers”?
What did we learn from “Breaking the Barriers”?
By Rachel McLachlan
Firetail
Dec 10, 2018
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