How to Improve Corporate Volunteering and Avoid the Common Pitfalls
As we begin a new decade, and companies release their annual volunteering reports, it is the perfect time for reflection and look at what could be improved. The benefits of a sustainable, well resourced, and expertly executed volunteering programme are well documented. Improved morale, better employee retention rates, skills development are the obvious ones for […]
Supporting the Next Generation to take the first steps into philanthropy
Following an initial workshop with other siblings, The Giving Department helped this inspired Next Gen family member to identify more clearly the social areas where they wanted to create impact. A series of meetings were arranged with a variety of charities working in the field in order to inform thinking and better understand the issues […]
Helping established philanthropists develop their giving strategy
The Giving Department has been privileged to work with three generations at this well-established family trust. Our advice and support has helped the Trustees to refine the Trust’s approach in order to increase impact in the areas that they feel are most in need of their support. The Trust seeks to develop deep and long-term […]
Working with a philanthropist and his family to create positive social impact
Understanding the philanthropic motivations of engaging wider family members has been central in our work to support the strategic aims of this family foundation, a charity founded in 2014 by an established entrepreneur and his wife. Working closely alongside immediate family members, The Giving Department has provided specialist support and guidance to the family as […]
