Sheila McKechnie Foundation

NEWS: Leading charity CEOs set out their vision for how government, businesses & charities can work together to tackle society's biggest challenges. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eGkWrDcb #ForcesForGood #CharityReformGroup

Who inspired you? Who went above & beyond to create change? 10 amazing categories to choose from. Whether the campaign involves change in law or policy, attitudes, behaviour, we want to know. It's free to enter and you can even nominate yourself. Let us know here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJku7nHf Deadline 31 Jan

The ninth annual #SMKCampaignerSurvey is now live! It’s run by campaigners for campaigners. Contribute to our shared knowledge about the challenges and opportunities for campaigning in 2024. Open until Monday 13 January - takes 10-15 mins to complete. https://lnkd.in/eaBrTXGj

If you’re all celebrated-out, find a quiet corner and take part in the #SMKCampaignerSurvey. What did 2024 bring for your campaigning? Was it a year of two halves, or business as usual? Open until Monday 13 January - takes 10-15 mins to complete. https://ow.ly/N8pm50Utu5E

A campaign’s success often hinges on how well it is executed online. With the huge range of tactics and channels available, it can be hard to know where to start when working on your digital campaign strategy. This workshop can help with that! Find out more and book your place here: https://lnkd.in/eX9-wsFW

Last few days to apply! SMK is looking for an Interim Chief Executive We are seeking an Interim Chief Executive (£65,000 – 75,000 per annum) to take over from our long-standing CEO, who is stepping down after nine years in post. This role will require a strong focus on fundraising, particularly working with Trusts, Foundations, and strategic partners, alongside a proven track record of leading and growing training and consultancy services. Download the job description here - https://ow.ly/39YN50Uv4Vc How to Apply To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages outlining your suitability for the role to Richard Lane at richard.lane@smk.org.uk Applications close: 23:59, Wednesday 1 January 2025. Informal chats: Tuesday 7 January 2025 via Teams. Formal interviews: Tuesday 14 January 2025 (in person in London or via Teams). If you have any questions about the role or application process, please email Richard Lane.

Get nominating for the SMK National Campaigner Awards 2025! Our interest is in finding those who have made change happen – most effectively, creatively, and courageously. That change might be in law or policy, it might be in attitudes, social norms or behaviour, it could be in how services are provided, or in the protection of a service or asset. A campaign could be aimed at righting a wrong or holding a body to account. What all nominees have in common is the determination to secure a specific change that will make things better. Get your nominations in by Friday 31 January 2025 here: https://ow.ly/ZSve50Uv2Xj

Not long to go to apply for this great role! It will require a strong focus on fundraising, particularly with Trusts, Foundations, & strategic partners, alongside a proven track record of leading & growing training & consultancy services. 👉https://ow.ly/8SOU50Uv4vt

Campaigning is challenging and it takes its toll on all of us. It is essential for our own mental health, and for the needs of those we campaign for and with, that we build resilience and take care of ourselves. This workshop is here to help with that: https://lnkd.in/e-XinABB

In January 2025, we are partnering again with charity co-founder and expert facilitator Josephine Knowles to run a new series of short sets for senior leaders and for emerging leaders in campaigning and change making organisations. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eskMcumq