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Blume | Freelancers for Charities

@blumelife.bsky.social

Experienced charity freelancers for interim, part-time or project work in: Interim CEOs, Finance, HR, Fundraising, Leadership, Marketing & Office Support.

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AI & funders – what are Trusts and Foundations seeing, thinking and doing?
YouTube video by Blume | Experienced Freelancers for Charities AI & funders – what are Trusts and Foundations seeing, thinking and doing?

We can't believe it has been a week since AI and the funders webinar. Over 370 people joined live, and 150 have watched the recording!

If you haven't seen it yet, why not grab a cuppa and dive in? It is a super short, information-packed 30 minutes:

☕ ▶️ youtu.be/_HHhg1nLAbk?...

06.03.2026 08:38 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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🛑THIS FRIDAY! It's almost time for our hotly anticipated webinar covering #AI from the perspective of the funder.

Hear it here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1980626717...

🤔 AI is changing the funding process for charities and funders alike: So what do the funders REALLY think?

#charity

24.02.2026 07:14 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
February Blumpdate.

📬 The February Blumpdate is here! mailchi.mp/blume/februa...

🤖AI & Funders: This Friday at 10 am! 600+ #charities have already registered for this one!

💼 Meet the Corporate Fundraisers: Our team of experienced fundraisers!

🏃 Marathon Fundraising: Make the Most of the Moment!

#londonmarathon

23.02.2026 10:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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👀 Following the incredible demand after Rachel H's brilliant webinar, we've been busy building something behind the scenes!

👋 Introducing our terrific troop of Corporate Fundraising Blumers: blume.life/find/561?pac...

#corporatefundraising #partnerships #charity

19.02.2026 13:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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🥳 We're thrilled to announce we're hosting an exclusive event with The National Lottery Community Fund and The Fore.

#AI and funders – what are Trusts and Foundations seeing, thinking, and doing?

More: www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-funders...

📅 27/02 🕙 10:00 AM
💻 Online
⚠️ Space is limited!

#Charity

26.01.2026 11:07 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
Blume - Webinar on-demand! A smarter way to support marathon fundraisers

The London Marathon is a world record-breaker, raising over £87.3M in 2025. So how can your small charity support your runners & maximise your fundraising efforts?

Calling Blumer, Sarah, a former Charity CEO and expert runner!

🏃‍♀️ Watch now: blume.life/blog/maratho...

#LondonMarathon #Charity

26.01.2026 10:05 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
How to Create a Freelance Business You're Obsessed With in 4 Steps
YouTube video by Blume | Experienced Freelancers for Charities How to Create a Freelance Business You're Obsessed With in 4 Steps

Last week Jane Curtis led a her super insightful session:

How to Create a #Freelance Business You're Obsessed With in 4 Steps!

You can now watch this session on demand
👉 youtu.be/uDUJv2_5Ei8?...

#Freelancer #CharityFreelancer #Charity

12.01.2026 07:50 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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👀 Exciting new webinar!

▶️ www.eventbrite.com/e/a-smarter-...

Supporting marathon fundraisers well matters, but most #smallcharities do so with limited time, no running expertise and crossed fingers! 🤞

This 30-minute session will show you a smarter way!

#LondonMarathon #Fundraising

09.01.2026 10:18 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
How to Create a Freelance Business You're Obsessed With in 4 Steps A free training session for our brilliant Blumers. In this 30-minute session Jane will teach you 4 ways to get crystal clear on your offer.

👀 2026 is here, and we're kicking it off with something special for our Blumers!

👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-cre...

Join us for a FREE training session with the brilliant Jane Curtis: How to Create a #Freelance Business You're Obsessed With in 4 Steps!

📅 08/01🕙 10 am!

05.01.2026 13:19 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Free Xmas-cise! A bluming brilliant gift from Blume! A 30-minute Christmas lift from Blume!

🎄🤸 You've been working hard supporting your brilliant charities all year – now let us support YOU! Join us at Xmas-cise: www.eventbrite.com/e/free-xmas-...

All fitness levels welcome. Live, via Vimeo (No cameras).

♻️ Repost to share with your #charity friends.

09.12.2025 08:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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November kept Blumers busy! This month, we thought we'd try something new... Here's the brilliant orgs they've worked with:

🍂 The Fore
🍂 WSUP
🍂 Good Neighbours UK
🍂 Riverside
🍂 UK Feminista
🍂 Generation Exchange
🍂 Age UK East London
🍂 CASBA Advocacy
🍂 Maa Shanti
🍂 Royal Shakespeare Company

08.12.2025 08:58 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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It's almost time for the final Blumpdate of the year! Don't miss it: blume.life/pages/newsle.... It's packed full of festive fun and super sparkly surprises!

#Charity #SmallCharity #FreeResources

01.12.2025 14:49 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Playing with the big cats. How small charities can win corporate friends!
YouTube video by Blume | Experienced Freelancers for Charities Playing with the big cats. How small charities can win corporate friends!

If you missed this brilliant webinar from Rachel Holborow earlier in the month, it is the perfect thing for the final Friday afternoon of November, before the season of giving really kicks in...

▶️ youtu.be/X35uqJzZhqE?...

#Fundraising #Charity #CharityCEO #SmallCharity

28.11.2025 15:16 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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🎅 Oh no, they didn't...oh yes, they did!

🎄🤸 Join Blume for Xmas-cise on 19 Dec! (No cartwheeling involved!)

🎁 Unwrap your gift: www.eventbrite.com/e/free-xmas-...

Then grab your Santa hat (optional but encouraged), and we'll see you there!

#Charity #FreeEvent #Exercise #Wellbeing

26.11.2025 16:19 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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🚨 Blumers! Don't miss out on the next free training session with the fantastic Jane Curtis!

👉 A focused 30-minute session where Jane will teach you 4 ways to get crystal clear on your offer and make sure you're set for 2026:

👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-cre...

#Freelancer #Charity

24.11.2025 14:47 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Forget deciding which brand did the best job in the Christmas ad war; the next biggest brand is looking right back at you.

☝️ That's right, it's you - Brand #CEO!

Blumer Naomi Thrower explores why promoting yourself can advance your #charity!

▶️ blume.life/blog/charity...

19.11.2025 07:10 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Blume - Webinar on-demand! Playing with the big cats. How small charities can win corporate friends.

📣 It's here! If you missed the session with Rachel Holborow you can now catch up on-demand!

▶️ blume.life/blog/how-sma...

On this page you'll find:
1️⃣ A link to the recording
2️⃣ A copy of the slides
3️⃣ Our top three takeaways from the session.

#Fundraising #Charity

18.11.2025 08:43 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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October was another fantastically busy month at Blume! Our talented Blumers have been launching exciting new projects, while many continue their vital work on ongoing part-time and interim projects – helping #charities navigate this busy time of year.

Our new October projects include:

14.11.2025 09:30 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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📢 Calling all Blumers, you're next free training session with the brilliant Jane Curtis is live and ready to book. Join us at 10 am on Friday 5 December.

▶️ www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-cre...

🪜 How to Create a #Freelance Business You're Obsessed With in 4 Steps!

11.11.2025 11:50 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Playing with the big cats. How small charities can win corporate friends! Does corporate fundraising feel daunting and out of reach for your small charity? Then one is for you!

📣 It's your final call! Don't miss this Friday's webinar with Rachel Holborow

🛑 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/playing-wi...

🗓 This Friday 🕙 10:00 💻 Online

👉 Register now before all spaces are gone!

#CharityFundraising #Fundraising #SmallCharity #Charity

10.11.2025 08:49 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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😮‍It's a bluming record breaker! We've just increased the number of tickets (and our Zoom capacity!) to 400 for Rachel's webinar next week.

Over 300 #charities are now set to attend.

▶️ www.eventbrite.com/e/playing-wi...

06.11.2025 08:10 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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We recently received this 5-star feedback from both a charity and a Blumer as their project came to an end, and it was too good not to share! Natalie Pink, Director at MRS Independent Living, worked with brilliant Blumer Jenni Parker on a data project. What a marvellous match!

#Testimonal #Charity

03.11.2025 15:23 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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📣 Calling all Blumers! Our next free #Freelancer training session with Jane Curtis is now live: www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-cre...

💗And, it's a good one!

🔮 In this 30-minute session, Jane will teach you four ways to get crystal clear on your offer!

31.10.2025 11:46 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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😍 SOLD OUT! Don't panic we've added 100 more FREE spaces!

Don't miss: Playing with the Big Cats: How Small Charities Can Win Corporate Friends 🐈

🗓 Fri 14 Nov
🕙 10:00
💻 Online
👉Register now before all 300 spaces are gone: eventbrite.com/e/playing-wi...

#Charity #Fundraising

29.10.2025 09:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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We're excited to start the week with this fantastic #testimonial from Tod Yeadon, the founder of the #charity Right To Resist. They've recently released the VigilAuntie app.

💜 You can learn more here: www.vigilauntie.org

Huge thank you to Tod for sharing your insights on working with our Blumers.

27.10.2025 08:09 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
AI Without the Hype: A Quick Guide for Charity Leaders
YouTube video by Blume | Experienced Freelancers for Charities AI Without the Hype: A Quick Guide for Charity Leaders

👀 Did you miss @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social webinar?

No problem, you can catch up now: youtu.be/ybOmRN8FwHk?...

And we recommend you do!

In just 30 minutes, Alex demystified #AI for small #charities!

☕ Put the kettle on, 🍪 grab a biscuit ▶️ And press play! 👇 Let us know your thoughts...

24.10.2025 07:31 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Charity Christmas Gift Ideas & Presents 2025 Find fabulous charity Christmas gift ideas - buy your presents online, with a huge range of choice and charities, starting as low as £2.

🎄 It's that time of the year, which means the Small(s) #Christmas Market is back, thanks to @charityexcellence.bsky.social

Small #charity? There's still time to sign up for a stall! Email ian@charityexcellence.co.uk

🎅 Start shopping early this year: www.charityexcellence.co.uk/uk-charity-g...

22.10.2025 06:51 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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🥁 We're pleased to welcome Blumer Rachel H to host our next FREE webinar!

🐈Playing with the Big Cats: How Small #Charities Can Win Corporate Friends: www.eventbrite.com/e/playing-wi...

Does corporate #fundraising feel daunting and out of reach for your small charity? This is for you.☑️

20.10.2025 09:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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🥳 Exciting News For Blumers!

Blume is thrilled to announce our new training partnership with Jane Curtis, offering free #charity #freelancer-focused sessions to all our Blumers twice a year!

🤔 Got a suggestion for a training session theme?
👇 Share your ideas in the comments.

15.10.2025 10:29 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Third Sector: Charity consultants: sector lifeblood, luxury, or symptom of tough times? Lucinda Rouse and Emily Burt are joined by the civil society consultant Alex Evans to talk about the role of freelancers in the charity workforce.They discuss the findings of a survey by the f...

Podcast alert: @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social joined Lucinda and Emily to discuss #Freelancing in the sector, using research undertaken here at Blume.

What are your thoughts? Lifeblood, luxury or symptom of hard times?

podfollow.com/thirdsector/...

| @alsteve.bsky.social |

13.10.2025 09:13 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0