Olympic Fever

I spent the weekend glued to the tv watching team GB pull in more medals, what a brilliant result. The athletes are all at the top of their game, but the power of being on your home turf and having the crowd behind you makes a huge difference.

As one of the commentators was saying during the 100 metres final, the big battles are being fought with the mind. It’s not the Olympics, but maintaining motivation as a fundraiser is hard unless you feel like you have a goal, are connected to the cause and have someone supportive behind you. It’s often a harder battle in larger charities. Fundraisers we meet regularly say that the very reason they joined the charity sector, to feel part of something incredible, to be able to put the work in and make a difference (yes it’s a cliché but true) has been lost.

But there is good news for fundraisers out there who might feel disillusioned. Many of our clients recognise the brain drain going on in the fundraising sector and work hard to ensure their fundraisers are close to the cause and recognised for the success they achieve. So step forward to the podium there are plenty of charities that will appreciate your skills, not necessarily with a medal, but certainly recognition and the chance to shine.

Rory White, Director at Flow Caritas

Recent Events

First Thursday – 2nd August

Thank you to everyone who came to last week’s First Thursday. It was a sold out event with two great speakers, Terry Ryall of Vinspired and David Shosanya a motivational speaker and CEO of PAIDEIA, so a big thanks to them as well.

Charity triathlon raising money for 'Doctors of the World'

Rory is taking part in a triathlon at the end of September 2012 on behalf of a fantastic charity, Doctors of the World. If you would like to find out more information about the charity and how you can sponsor him Click here.

Flow Caritas sponsor 2 candidates for the Introductory Certificate in Fundraising

At last weeks First Thursday we offered 2 sponsorship packages, consisting of the Introductory Certificate in Fundraising 1 day course worth £75, the Assessment also worth £75 and 1 years membership worth £50. So that’s a total of £200.

I am very pleased to announce the name of two winners. They are:

Louisa McLellan and Danielle Vassell

Well done guys!!

Hot Jobs

British Red Cross- Campaign Manager: £10-12 p/h Bristol

Please contact Katy or Sophie on 020 7089 2644

Media Officer: £27,000 per annum, health charity, East London

Please contact alex@flowcaritas.co.uk or call 020 7089 2644

British Red Cross- Campaign Manager: £10-12 p/h Birmingham

Please contact Katy or Sophie on 020 7089 2644

Community Fundraiser (Maternity Cover): £22,500 Hampshire

Please contact alex@flowcaritas.co.uk or call 020 7089 2644

Corporate Fundraising Account Manager- lovely team: £30,000-33,6000 per annum homeless charity, London

Please contact paul@flowcaritas.co.uk or call 020 7089 2644

Fundraising Manager (Trust and Major Donors): £35,000 per annum, homelessness charity, London

Please contact alex@flowcaritas.co.uk or call 020 7089 2644

To see all our jobs go to our website http://www.flowcaritas.co.uk/charity-jobs.php