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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

☀️ Throughout the summer, we’ve been sharing throwbacks to our favourite Blumer-made content! Today, it's an insight piece from Blume's Founder, @alsteve.bsky.social, where he shares his three top tips from his time as a treasurer! 💷💷💷 ▶️ blume.life/blog/trustee... #Charity #SmallCharity

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Alexander Stevenson @alsteve.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

A bit of woo-woo, ha ha and bish-bash-bosh all in one free 30 minute webinar. Join us!

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Ian McLintock @charityexcellence.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

We're running our #CharityExcellence annual Volunteer and Staff Motivation and Salary Survey, and this year including what benefits people most want. Please help us to help everyone by completing it and sharing it with others. www.surveymonkey.com/r/6YV526R

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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

🤔 We often have many questions about money. We've brought in freelancer trainer Jane Curtis to answer your questions... The session will explore the often-unconscious relationship #freelancers have with #money, how it shapes their business decisions. ▶️ www.eventbrite.com/e/freelancin...

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Freelancing and money – how your money story risks sabotaging your success

"How much should I charge?" and "Should I work for free?" are top freelancer FAQs! Jane Curtis is here to grow your relationship with money.

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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

🥳 It's here! Our super popular webinar – Punchy PR for Tiny Teams: youtu.be/02oAw6sOp0w?... Over 200 #charities joined the 30-minute session with brilliant Blumer Nicole. Watch and follow her three simple steps to success: 🧡 Strategy 🧡 Channels 🧡 Story #SmallCharity #PR #Charity

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Punchy PR for Tiny Teams. How small charities can make the most of PR.

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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

🧡 You asked, we listened! We've upgraded our livestreaming capacity and opened up extra spaces for Nicole Martin's sell-out event: 🍂 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1303974596... Over 200 charities are now registered, make sure you don't miss out! | @alsteve.bsky.social |

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Punchy PR for Tiny Teams. How small charities can make the most of PR.

In this webinar, Nicole Martin will uncover how small charities with tiny comms teams can pack a punch in the world of PR.

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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

This week, we bring you Tuesday thoughts. And, sticking with the 'T' theme, we thought we'd 'throw back' to @alsteve.bsky.social post from the start of the year – How #charity chairs can use #freelancers. 📙 Keep reading: blume.life/blog/how-cha... We'd be keen to hear your thoughts, too...👇

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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

😥Leading a small #charity is tough right now. You don’t have to navigate it alone. We've teamed up with the brilliant Blumer @leahselinger.bsky.social to deliver another iteration of her highly acclaimed charity #CEO course, Building #Income Resilience. ▶️ blume.life/blog/ceo-tra...

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Alexander Stevenson @alsteve.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Last chance to sign up for this. We kick off at 10

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Ian McLintock @charityexcellence.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

AI & Compliance for UK Charities: A New Era! A free event at Microsoft London on 27 March, from 1pm to 4pm. This event is primarily aimed at larger charities. Book your free ticket now. www.exquitech.com/activities/a...

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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Blumers have been busy carrying out a fascinating array of projects in February. No project is too big or too small. From a couple of hours to an interim role - we have the right people for you! 👋 Reach out to @alsteve.bsky.social to find out more. #Freelancer #Charity #SmallCharity

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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

This week's Monday musing sees @alsteve.bsky.social explore three ways #Charity Chairs can use #Freelancers.🧡 Don't forget! 👀 📢Bring Your Charity Chair to Work Day! 🪑 📅 14/03 | 🕙 10:00 AM | 💻 Online (Zoom) ▶️ bit.ly/42ZJmYr Hosted by: 🍂 @andrewmartin.bsky.social - @firetail.bsky.social 🔥

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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Our Monday musing takes a deep dive into Rob's article 'How charity CEOs can get the most out of their Board'.✍ With 8 years as a CEO and 16 years as a Trustee with multiple different charities, here are his recommendations 📙 bit.ly/4blzWIX #SmallCharity #CharityCEO #Charity #Trustee

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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

🚨 Exciting webinar! Whose strategy is it anyway? 🤔 ▶️ bit.ly/42ZJmYr 📅 14/03 Could this be the next big game show? 🏆 Charity boards and CEOs battle it out to determine who is responsible for setting strategic direction! We've called on Andy Martin, CEO of @firetail.bsky.social, to find out!

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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

2025 started with some big projects for our Blumers. Including... 🍂 An independent examination 🍂 Fundraising strategy 🍂 LOTS of Bid-writing 🍂 Fundraising admin 🍂 General admin No project is too big or too small. Connect with @alsteve.bsky.social to find out more... #Charity #Freelancer

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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Thank you, Jo Coulson, for providing a testimonial for our brilliant Blumer, Richard C, who recently undertook a financial audit for @thyroiduk.bsky.social. Thank you, Jo, it's been a pleasure to support the wonderful work of your charity. #Testimonal #Charity #TestimonalTuesday

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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

This week's Monday musing is an epic throwback! Brilliant Blumer Nicola shares her thoughts on how to find a freelancer that fits! 🦄🦄🦄 💡 You can connect with Nicola and find the good stuff in the comments 👇 @nicolaupton.bsky.social #Freelancer #FreelancerLife #SmallCharity #CharityCEO #Charity

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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

🙌 It's here! On-demand: Be ready to hop into spring: How small charities can bloom with freelancers 🐇 ▶️ youtu.be/hIKv3nlqH_A?... Grab a coffee and press play! ☕ We had great questions from #charity CEOs and #Freelancers Thank you, @charityexcellence.bsky.social, for sharing your insights!🧡

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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

A Monday musing from brilliant Blumer Chris. ✍ 📙 "There’s no single blueprint for being a good client. But, as with many things in life, it revolves around being a good human being..." 👋 Meet Chris: blume.life/profiles/1533 💡 Read his article: bit.ly/4glUOAV #SmallCharity #CharityCEO #Charity

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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

🥶 It may be cold outside, but all signs point to spring! 🌸 Join @charityexcellence.bsky.social and @alsteve.bsky.social (and over 100 charities) as they explore how your #charity can bloom using #freelancers! Spaces are filling quickly, so don't miss out: www.eventbrite.com/e/be-ready-t...

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Be ready to hop into spring: How small charities bloom with freelancers

Get ready to learn how small charities can thrive with the help of freelancers this spring - join us online!

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Ian McLintock @charityexcellence.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Free webinar - how using a freelancer works, what to use them for, how to get the most out of them and how to find one for your charity. Join Alexander and I on Thursday 30 Jan, 10am to 11am. Book you free ticket now. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/be-ready-t...

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Andrew Martin @andrewmartin.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

This should be good on how to link futures work and strategy. We're lucky to have Gemma from RSPCA joining us. All welcome, please register!

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Gemma Abbott @gemabbott.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

It’s been a while but I’ve been prompted to do some #StarterPack admin! If you work in or around UK charities and you’d like to be added, just let me know! #Charity folks Part 1 go.bsky.app/7dPWqWQ #Charities folk Part 2: go.bsky.app/QWpFmRe Charity folks Part 3: go.bsky.app/U9Thoeg

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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

A Monday musing from @alsteve.bsky.social - #freelancers offer a practical way of tackling workloads. 🤔 So, when could this flexible expertise be helpful #charity Chairs? 👍Is your charity engaging with freelancers? 👍 Are you a freelancer working with a chair? Share your experience below 👇

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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

📣 We're excited to announce we'll be co-hosting our first webinar of 2025 with the fantastic Ian from Charity Excellence. We've joined forces to deliver a webinar tailored to small charities, exploring how freelancers can be a game-changer. ▶️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/be-ready-t... #smallcharity

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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

🚨 Another brilliant Blumer #testimonial has just dropped! Thank you, Michael McGrath MBE, founder and CEO of The Muscle Help Foundation, for sharing your experience. 🍂 Rachel is a strategic consultant for charities, business and not-for-profits. 👋 blume.life/profiles/rac... #CharityCEO

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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

👋Hey, new followers! Great to see so many new faces! 📢 We have a #StarterPack announcement! Blume is collating a pack of all the charity freelancers across the UK! If you want to be included, drop us 👋 in the comments below. Also, why not connect with our Founder @alsteve.bsky.social 🍂

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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

🙌It's here! Webinar on-demand: Involving #volunteers as a small #charity!🙌 Laura's session was a sell-out and has been in demand ever since! We're thrilled to announce that it's ready to watch at your leisure. Grab a coffee and soak up all the wisdom! ☕ ▶️ blume.life/blog/involvi... #webinar

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Blume | Freelancers for Charities @blumelife.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

📢 #StarterPack announcement! Blume is collating a pack of all the charity freelancers across the UK! If you want to be included, drop us 👋 in the comments below. @alsteve.bsky.social | @nicolaupton.bsky.social | @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social go.bsky.app/VSrcMiu

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Andrew Martin @andrewmartin.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

🎄🥪 What could be more festive than a lunchtime discussion about power relationships between charities and the state? Join us on Dec 19, 12:00 GMT. Register below. Bring a mince pie.

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