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Sarah Clarke
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Sharing things about art, design, marketing, social media, charities and the insanity of the skibidi slang of 10 year-olds. And sometimes posting dog photos, watercolours and assorted illustrations. Head of membership and insight at CharityComms.
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Could you be the next CharityComms trustee?

We're looking for inspiring individuals with skills in HR/legal or digital marketing/AI experience to work with us and help us reach our goals. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4p71YOT
Recruitment post. On a black background, white text that reads "Have you got skills in HR or digital? Join us as a co-opted Trustee!" is housed in a green box next to three green question marks. In a series of banners beneath is CharityComms' logo and text that reads: Apply by 30 Sept 2025, 5pm.
September 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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In this @thirdsector.co.uk article, our CEO @awarley.bsky.social questions how the digital detox trend popular among Gen Z could change engagement. As younger adults reject toxic content and disinformation, they seek various ways to connect with the issues they care about: https://bit.ly/3UiVQFc
Adeela Warley: What does Gen Z’s digital detox mean for charities?
It raises questions for charity communicators about what the future of engagement looks like
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August 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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As charity budgets tighten and demand for effective comms increases, a strategic, audience-focused approach to content is vital. Join us on 10 July for our #CharityContent conference to explore principles, strategies, and tools designed to create content that drives results: https://bit.ly/3Fjmj1p
A yellow Post-it note on a blue background, with faded white grid lines and colourful building blocks, lists what the CharityComms content conference will cover, including: Strategic approaches to content: how to build strong foundations. The principles of content design and why we need them. Being the voice of your audience: planning user research. Auditing and maintenance: taking stock and repurposing content. Tools and methods for planning and designing your content. A yellow Post-it note on a blue background, with faded white grid lines and colourful building blocks, lists even more of what the CharityComms content conference will cover, including: Ways to build content-centred culture and skills at your charity. User testing: different options for different budgets. Setting meaningful measurements for your content. Getting buy-in for a change of approach and investment.
June 20, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Whether you’re new to CharityComms or you’ve been part of our amazing community for ages, there are lots of ways you and your team can make the most of your membership. From networking and learning new skills to keeping on top of comms trends, find out more: bit.ly/43LEFBF

#MembershipMonday
June 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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We’re looking for a partner to help us develop and deliver a refreshed brand and website. From audience research to visual identity, from key messaging to improved user experience - find out more about how you can support us with this exciting new phase with our brief packs: https://bit.ly/43x4xkr
A woman pointing towards text that reads 'Could you help us refresh our brand or website? Send us your expression of interest!' set against an image of lemons and a blue background.
May 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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We're live at our Strategic Communicators’ Conference. We have a packed agenda and can’t wait to hear from our fantastic line-up of speakers.

Who’s joining us today? Say hello in the comments!

#CCStrategy
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April 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
artsatrandom.bsky.social
Too tempting to not get involved - but taking the opportunity to create some art at the same time. So, not AI-generated, but drawn with watercolour and ink. The 47 open tabs thing is a reality though...
Pen and watercolour drawing of the AI action figure trend, showing a doll in a box, surrounded by various items. The text says "Sarah Clarke, starter kit." There is a pink, star-shaped bit of text in the top right that says "90's indie playlist not included." The doll has a blonde bob, white hoop earrings, wearing a black and white striped jumper, wide black trousers and white platform trainers. The other items included are: a book entitled "book club book I (probs) will not read"; a black and white football; a jug (cross between a pug and a Jack Russell); an open laptop with a Starbar chocolate bar and a cup of tea (the window says "with 47 open tabs!!"); an orange backpack surrounded by a box of plasters, some Uno cards and a pink lipstick; a set of watercolours with a brush and a pen. There is a note with an arrow pointing at the dog, that says "not in a box because he is a free dog". There is also a note in the doll window that says "hoodie, combats, DMs version also available."
April 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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A new study shows that more than three-quarters of UK #charities are using #AI - the most common uses were to evaluate the effectiveness of #fundraising activity, monitor sentiment and attitudes, for data analysis, and to improve donor communication. www.thirdsector.co.uk/three-quarte...
More than three-quarters of UK charities use AI, research finds
Common uses of AI included the monitoring of attitudes, data analysis and improving donor communication
www.thirdsector.co.uk
April 15, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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Not terribly surprising, given the economy, but a great boost for #charity shops...and good to see that people are also thinking sustainably. Also fantastic use of data and research from @thebhf.bsky.social to support their Reuse Revolution campaign. www.thirdsector.co.uk/four-five-pe...
Four in five people buy second-hand every month, research finds
More than two in five respondents say they aim to purchase items second-hand before buying new
www.thirdsector.co.uk
April 15, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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Interesting article on how mainstream tv studios are looking to #SocialMedia more and more - as people are getting fed up having to pay for multiple streaming services and can consume lots of entertainment straight from short form content anyway.... www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2025...
TV’s biggest adversary—and ally—is social media
Consumers spend six hours a day on entertainment on average, but pressure from short-form content continues, according to Deloitte.
www.marketingbrew.com
April 15, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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Lovely piece of positive news. Deaf scientists and educators have created 400 British Sign Language signs to make environmental science topics - like biodiversity and energy - more #accessible. www.ssc.education.ed.ac.uk/BSL/environm...
Scottish Sensory Centre: British Sign Language Glossary of Curriculum Terms - Environmental Science
For everyone who is involved in the education of deaf children, deafblind children and visually impaired children and young people, the young people themselves and their families.
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March 20, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Our recent #CCSalarySurvey report looks at trends from the past year to highlight how charity communicators feel in their work and what you can do within your own charity to champion the value of comms. Have a look at what people are saying: bit.ly/3Fs1IHX
On a green background, black text reads CharityComms Salary and Organisational Culture Survey 2024. Measuring the value of charity marketing and communications roles. In a series of colourful banners underneath, text reads: In collaboration with Agenda Consulting. Read the full report now. To the right, a black background with green, blue and white data points on a grid and on top of this, a blue and yellow measuring tape.
March 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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In this @thirdsector.co.uk article, our CEO @awarley.bsky.social explores how charities collaborating and aligning goals can lead to more impactful campaigns. Learn from examples from @hospiceuk.bsky.social and Tommy’s: bit.ly/3Di6uac
Adeela Warley: What charities can learn from the ‘wood wide web’
By aligning our purposes and sharing collective messages we can create more coherent campaigns
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March 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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At the end of last year, over 150 charity communicators joined us virtually to celebrate our #InspiringComms Awards 2024. Congratulations to all the winners who continue to make a difference. Hear their stories and find out the difference that award recognitions make: vimeo.com/1065150327?s...
Inspiring Communicator Awards 2024 - Interviews with the winners - CharityComms
Watch our highlight video to discover what recognition from the Inspiring Communicator Awards has meant to the 2024 winners, their organisations and the communities…
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March 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Methinks Rocky is prepping for Halloween already - any guesses as to what he might want to be?
Photo of a dog in a living room, with it's face peeking out from a hold in the middle of a pale yellow blanket. The dog is a jug, a mixture of a pug and jack russell, and is looking wistfully at the camera with his head tilted slightly.
February 26, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Big fan of how Kelloggs have used "The OG" in their ad campaign. Also a big fan of how my husband says he always likes my posts, "because no one else does." Sweet and devastating all at the same time. 😂 www.creativebloq.com/design/logos... #advertising #branding #marketing
From McDonald's to Kellogg's: Why are so many brands ditching their logo?
Typography is taking centre stage.
www.creativebloq.com
February 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Is your charity's brand truly inclusive? Our latest blog explores how accessibility can expand your reach and impact. Learn how to optimise accessibility in rebranding efforts, from integrating accessibility from the kick-off phase to empowering your team to make accessible choices: bit.ly/3XawUkO
Beyond pixels: the vital role of accessibility in rebranding strategies
Brand accessibility is essential for charity's to ensure inclusivity and a seamless experience for all audiences. Michelle Noel offers tips to optimise accessibility in your rebranding process.
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February 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Want to get staff as excited about your charity’s rebrand as you are? Brand expert Emma Shore shares some tips like setting up a dedicated brand inbox, brand clinics and more: bit.ly/4f2CSu8
10 step guide to embedding a charity rebrand
Brand updates are only effective if they are embraced and understood by all staff and volunteers. Here’s your 10 step guide to embedding a charity rebrand.
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February 21, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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"A successful #rebrand isn't about looking different - it's about communicating your ethos more effectively and connecting more deeply with those you serve." www.oschdesign.com/post/12-esse... #charities #branding
12 essential ingredients for a successful charity rebrand
Rebranding isn't just about a new logo. It's a borderline mystical recipe for the direction your organisation wants to get to and how it con
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February 20, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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An independent developer is building a photo-sharing app for #Bluesky called Flashes. techcrunch.com/2025/01/15/b... #SocialMedia
Exclusive: Bluesky is getting its own photo-sharing app, Flashes
More good news for those looking to exit Meta's social app ecosystem in favor of a more open alternative: An independent developer is building a
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February 11, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Thinking of the brighter, spring days ahead... #watercolour #flower #daffodil
A watercolor painting of a yellow and orange daffodil on white paper. There is black pen drawn over the top of the painting, to define details on the petals and the green stem. A paintbrush with a wooden handle sits on the paper and a watercolor paintbox is partly visible in the background.
February 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Such a fab idea
xannov.bsky.social xannov @xannov.bsky.social · Nov 16
Help launch a Lego lifeboat - the RNLI Shannon class with SLARS
#RNLI #lego #legoIdeas #afol
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A digital render of an RNLI Shannon class lifeboat.
January 31, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Today is the deadline for our #CCSalarySurvey. A little bit of your time today can help us to highlight what more the #charity sector can do to better support #communications professionals like you. So please share your thoughts about your role and how comms is valued in the sector. bit.ly/3QKRODd
Reflections - Salary and Organisational Culture Survey 2024
Our annual survey provides a benchmark for charity and not-for-profit communications teams of all sizes and remits, around salary and workplace culture.
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January 31, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Last chance to apply | Help other museum professionals realise their potential as they progress through their AMA 🤝

We're now recruiting AMA mentors to support others through collaborative, reflective mentor relationships 👥

Three days left – find out more and get in touch by 2 February 👇
Opportunity: Become an AMA mentor - Museums Association
We are now recruiting mentors to support museum professionals in realising their potential
www.museumsassociation.org
January 30, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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If you work in #comms, #digital, PR, #marketing or #fundraising in the charity sector, don't forget to share your thoughts in our survey before it closes at 5pm on Friday 31 Jan! Take part to help us to highlight how the sector can better support #charity communicators. bit.ly/3QKRODd
On a black banner at the top, white text reads CharityComms Salary and Organisational Culture Survey 2024. On a light green background, black text reads A third of charity communicators tell us they are planning to change jobs in the next 12 months. Under that, on a blue banner, white text reads In collaboration with Agenda Consulting. Underneath in white text on a lack background reads Survey closes 31 January 5pm. To the right, is a photo of a black magnifying glass with a small wooden figures beside it.
January 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM