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Peer-to-peer fundraising hit an all-time high on JustGiving in 2023

According to JustGiving, 2023 was a record-breaking year for fundraising.

Despite the challenges posed by the cost-of-living crisis, £550 million was raised through the platform, the highest amount since it launched in 2020.

In our first blog post of 2024, we share some fundraising takeaways from 2023 and look at some of the inspirational fundraisers that contributed to that record-breaking total.

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How to unlock the hidden job market

Jobseekers, we’re going to let you into a secret: The job market is not what it seems. Sure, plenty of fundraising jobs get posted on job boards and charity websites, but there’s a ‘hidden’ job market that’s rife with opportunities.

In this post, we’re going to explore what the hidden market is and tell you how you can tap into it.

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Bouncing back from awkward interview moments

You’re convinced you’ve blown your latest interview. Despite putting in hours of research and prep, you rambled, stumbled over your answers, and kept losing your train of thought.

The good news? It’s probably not gone as badly as you think. Awkward interview moments happen to everyone. The key is knowing how to acknowledge them and move on gracefully.

Find out how to deal with four cringe-worthy interview moments in our latest post.

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