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Elections

If you’re interested in seeing what this might look like ahead of the 2026 election, you can read the,If you have a social media policy for staff or trustees, this might be a good time to remind people of,Policy development Ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, we published Scotland's Essential,fully deliver for communities and help tackle the major challenges facing Scotland.,‘Voter Authority Certificate’) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Apply to vote by proxy | Electoral Commission How

https://scvo.scot/policy/elections

Technology

technical innovations come along at speed, voluntary organisations need to be constantly thinking about how,help you run strategic discussions on digital across your organisation Find out more about how your,your organisation is prepared for a cyber attack by finding out more about cyber resilience SCVO’s blog,useful guidance on AI Third Sector Lab help to match charities with trustees with digital experience,support your organisation’s IT needs whether you are at home or in an office Join us at The Gathering

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/shifting-sands/technology

The 4 Rs of good trusteeship – relationships, responsibilities, reminders and rewards

OPINION 8 November 2016 Guest post

Management

Sandy Macdonald ponders what it takes to be a good board member during Trustee's Week, and comes up with

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-4-rs-of-good-trusteeship-relationships-responsibilities-reminders-and-r

Sector's role in the economy

face as a society rests on acknowledging that neither sector can work miracles on their own.,Here are some of the ways we can see the voluntary sector as an economic actor: About the sector https,://youtu.be/0UIu9sAzXHc Latest news & opinion The latest sector's role in the economy news and blogs.,Read more Contact us If you have any questions on the sector's role in the economy, want to discuss our,calls in more detail, or believe you have evidence, resources, or experiences that could support our

https://scvo.scot/policy/transforming-the-economy/economy

The lengths you’ll go for a good cause

OPINION 20 February 2019 Guest post

Environment & International

The lengths you’ll go

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-lengths-youll-go-for-a-good-cause

Are fundraisers the Cinderella of charities?

OPINION 4 October 2017 by Susan Smith

Management

Susan Smith reflects on the role of fundraisers within Scottish charities following the TFN Live event at the Scottish Fundraising conference

https://tfn.scot/opinion/are-fundraisers-the-cinderella-of-charities

Keeping your charity out of the news

OPINION 27 January 2015 Guest post

Management

Tracey Bird explains how charity trustees can avoid their organisations hitting the headlines for all

https://tfn.scot/opinion/keeping-your-charity-out-of-the-news

Putting your trust in trustees

OPINION 18 February 2014 by Alex Turnbull

Management

Airlie argues charities should respond to recent negative media coverage of the role of trustees with a

https://tfn.scot/opinion/putting-your-trust-in-trustees

Government told to find out why charities aren’t making best use of technology

NEWS 30 November 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Management

Senior executives from Google and Twitter tell House of Lords committee on charities digital technology is crucial to sector

https://tfn.scot/news/government-told-to-find-out-why-charities-arent-making-best-use-of-technolo

Not yet, but we can be if we choose.

OPINION 28 July 2021 by Adam Lang

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

#NeverMoreNeeded

1 comment

#ChristiePlus10: a series of expert blogs reflecting on ten years since the publication of the Christie

https://tfn.scot/opinion/christieplus10-radical-scotland-not-yet-but-we-can-be-if-we-choose

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