Matt Parkes

Consultant - Strategy Leadership Culture Fundraising Comms. Trustee @CIOFtweets. Love coffee and my #Brompton! My views, etc. #DyslexicThinking #MCIOF #FRSA

[Chartered Institute of Fundraising @CIOFtweets]

We are very sad to hear of the death of our former Chair, Mark Astarita OBE. He was a relentless champion for our profession and his passion and achievements leave an indelible mark on our community. Our thoughts are with Mark’s family, friends and colleagues at this sad time.

[Matt Parkes @parkeslife]

Tiny apple tree seeks pollinator for lasting relationship that will hopefully lead to offspring.

[Doctors w/o Borders @MSF_USA]

Three things you should know about the #earthquake in #Syria and #Turkey. @avrilbenoit

[Matt Parkes @parkeslife]

@m_sherrington ❤️

[Matt Parkes @parkeslife]

I love these graphics. This would be a great way for non-profits to report on income and expenditure. Not least, it would be a simple way of standardising the information presented to donors. The interesting challenge would be to build a version for impact reporting too.

[App Economy Insights @EconomyApp]

$MSFT Microsoft Q2 FY23:

Key metrics:
• Revenue +2% Y/Y to $52.7B ($450M miss).
• Gross margin 67% (-10pp Y/Y)
• Operating margin 39% (-10pp Y/Y).
• Operating cash flow margin 21% (-7pp Y/Y).
• EPS $2.32 ($0.01 beat).

Azure +31% Y/Y (+38% fx neutral).

[Mark Phillips @Markyphillips]

In 2008 recession, @CIOFtweets found 82% of donors still giving but 'a little less'. 8% made significant reductions in giving. A Barclays study found 50% of wealthier donors maintained giving. 25% increased and 25% decreased giving. BUT long-term stagnation followed #fundraising

[Matt Parkes @parkeslife]

@ZacCMusic Thank you. That was encouraging at the end of this week. Never seen so many people filming or taking photos of a busker at Waterloo either! I think a lot of people needed to hear you.

[Chartered Institute of Fundraising @CIOFtweets]

Following requests by women involved in the investigation, we wanted to share in full our previous apology and correction regarding our former CEO which was linked to in the report we shared with members yesterday. Read the report from August 2021 here: https://t.co/hqedCBZEBp

[Chartered Institute of Fundraising @CIOFtweets]

Today our Chair, Nadine Campbell, has sent a message to all members in response to an article in The Times on Saturday. You can read the full message here: https://t.co/rR3DZqhsXT

[Matt Parkes @parkeslife]

Spot on. Every one of our 200+ schools around London and Hertfordshire is seeing more children in food poverty. For many families, the answer to the question 'Heat or Eat?' is increasingly "NEITHER". @CaritasWestm supports schools, as families increasingly turn to them for help.

[BBC Radio 4 Today @BBCr4today]

"I'm up for the fight"

Chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver tells @bbcnickrobinson he doesn't believe Liz Truss - like previous PMs - will put child health first. He thinks there is too much marketing of junk food and wants more children to get free school meals in England

#R4Today

[Made By Dyslexia @MadeByDyslexia]

Despite dyslexics harnessing the necessary skills needed for the future, research shows the education system isn’t designed for spotting & supporting dyslexic minds.

We're determined to change this.

Keep your eyes peeled on our socials this week to see what's in store! 👀

[Mark Phillips @Markyphillips]

We developed this simple chart to show how people are making giving decisions in the cost of living crisis. But the fact is, it's how people have always made giving decisions. It's just the economic crisis has brought the need to show a donor is valued into sharp focus.

[Matt Parkes @parkeslife]

The changing of the seasons… Time to swap dark for clear lenses. Useful for cycling in London, protecting against stones (or bees) flicking up into your eyes!

[kate griggs @kate_griggs]

#DyslexiaAwarenessMonth Day2 #DyslexicThinking is vital to our future. @LinkedIn recognises it. Global employers recruit for it.

📣 So if you are #dyslexic it’s time shout about it & be proud.

🙏Share this 🎥 & help the world understand we’re a brilliant asset to any team🌎💡

[Made By Dyslexia @MadeByDyslexia]

It's officially #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth!

This year, #DyslexicThinking entered the dictionary for the first time with @LinkedIn adding it as a skill to their platform. But what is Dyslexic Thinking?

Check out & share the official definition below 👇

[Rob Woods @woods_rob]

If you work in legacy FR, please check out this chat with the brilliant @ClaireyJaneR. Claire is an author and legacy giving expert, and in this episode we explore strategies to help you promote legacy giving within your charity. You can listen here 👉 https://t.co/bObYWC8EMF

[Chartered Institute of Fundraising @CIOFtweets]

Members still have the opportunity to cast their vote for our Trustee Elections 2022. Voting closes at noon, Tue 27 Sep. The results will be announced at the AGM. Full details can be found in the email sent to members yesterday from CES.

[Matt Parkes @parkeslife]

And the slide of the Convention award goes to…
#CIOFFC

[Mark Phillips @Markyphillips]

A little insight to my presentation (with Sarah Crush) on the long-term approach to fundraising success at the @cioftweets conference next Wednesday at 1.45 in Auditorium 2.

[Chartered Institute of Fundraising @CIOFtweets]

An open letter from Katie Docherty, CEO of Chartered Institute of Fundraising: https://t.co/Kd4mNmy0hj