In the first episode of our brand new podcast series ‘Knowing not for profits’, non-profit experts Ed Kemp Sloan and Sarah Rigby chat to Rene Olivieri, current Chair at The National Trust and RSPCA, about his career to date and any trends, challenges and opportunities the industry is facing. 

They discuss the importance of trust, collaboration and setting small steps in order to achieve goals and the part an innovative mindset plays in success.

An interview with Rene Olivieri

In the second episode of ‘Knowing Not for profits', hosts Tomas Vieira-Short and Ruth Wilkinson chat to guest Alex Davies, current Sustainability and ESG Lead at Cancer Research, about how non-profit organisations can embrace sustainable practices to drive efficiency, engage partners, and make a positive impact on their missions.

The trio explore challenges, funding opportunities, and practical strategies for implementing sustainability within the charity sector.

Empowering charity sustainability: Driving change in Nonprofits

In the third episode of ‘Knowing Not for profits’, Sustainability and Impact Lead and host, Sam Maguire, is joined by Chris Macqueen, Associate Director of Strategy and Planning at the Stroke Association, to reflect on the challenges and lessons learned in 2023 within the not-for-profit sector, particularly focusing on the Stroke Association’s experiences. 

The discussion covers the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the cost of living crisis, and the ongoing challenges in the health and social care system.

You can find out more about the Stroke Associate on their website http://strokeassociation.org.uk.

Navigating the Not-for-profit landscape in 2024

Never Mind the Pain Points, hosted by Clarasys, is a podcast dedicated to all the current challenges businesses are facing. Each episode is hosted by a Clarasys employee, that has deep expertise in the subject matter of each episode. The hosts are joined by a variety of fantastic, interesting and knowledgable guests from the world of business and together they discuss pain points that organisations face and what you can do to overcome them! 

Whether you are a part of an organisation that face these problems and are looking for ways to overcome them or you just have a strong interest in knowing more about the topics covered, then this is the podcast for you!

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