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Welcome to the Prospectus Resource Area! Here you can explore our latest recruitment resources, webinar recordings, podcasts, video interviews, thought pieces and charity sector news.
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What to include in a cover letter for a charity sector finance role
If you’re thinking of applying for a charity finance role and find writing a cover letter or supporting statement a little tricky, our Senior…
We are an official sponsor for this year’s London Charity Softball League!
The London Charity Softball League was founded in 2003 and was formed primarily to create an outlet for respective charities to network, to encourage…
18 charities shortlisted for the Charity Governance Awards 2024
This year 18 inspirational UK charities have been shortlisted for one of six awards, in categories including ‘Board Equity, Diversity and Inclusion’, ‘Transforming with…
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Living with ADHD
Walking the Talk: Building a Workforce to Reflect the Communities You Serve
Client Resources
18 charities shortlisted for the Charity Governance Awards 2024
This year 18 inspirational UK charities have been shortlisted for one of six awards, in categories including ‘Board Equity, Diversity and Inclusion’, ‘Transforming with…
What does a search consultant do?
Prospectus Leadership Impact Series Ep 9 ft. CEO of KPMG Foundation
In our latest Leadership Impact Podcast we were delighted to speak with Judith McNeill, CEO of the KPMG Foundation. Listen to her reflect on…
Candidate Motivations and Expectations Survey 2023
As recruiters, we are currently having more conversations than ever between candidates and hiring managers, bridging the gap between them. To aid these discussions,…
Board member interview questions and scoring card
Need help with the interview process for your Board member recruitment? We have example questions and a scoring card to help.
Example job descriptions for Board roles
Need help with writing job descriptions for your Board member recruitment? You can access our Chair, Treasurer and Trustee template job descriptions here.
Candidate Resources
What to include in a cover letter for a charity sector finance role
If you’re thinking of applying for a charity finance role and find writing a cover letter or supporting statement a little tricky, our Senior…
Ten tips to make the most of your January Job Search
We have some tips to help structure your search, breaking it down into bite-sized tasks to help ensure maximum effectiveness and productivity so you’re…
Finding your purpose after university
Entry-Level candidates – we’re here to help!
We know how important it is to find a great job that provides the foundations for building your career, but also how hard it…
Tips to help you make a career change into fundraising
With experience of a career change and as a consultant advising people on their job search journey every day, I want to share three…
Interview Guide
Congratulations, you’ve secured an interview! Our guide has top tips to help you prepare.
Podcasts
Prospectus Leadership Impact Series Ep 9 ft. CEO of KPMG Foundation
In our latest Leadership Impact Podcast we were delighted to speak with Judith McNeill, CEO of the KPMG Foundation. Listen to her reflect on…
Philanthropy Podcast: Philanthropy is a People’s Business
A podcast interview with Fabio Segura and Simon Sommer, Co-CEO’s of the Jacobs Foundation who discuss what it really means to be a co-CEO,…
Prospectus Leadership Impact Series Ep 8 ft. Chief Executive of ACF
A podcast interview with Carol Mack OBE, Chief Executive of the Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF)
Activist capitalism with Beth Thoren, Director of Environmental Action at Patagonia
The 2022 World Environment Day campaign #OnlyOneEarth calls for collective, transformative action on a global scale to celebrate, protect and restore our planet. To…
Prospectus Podcast 18 – Boards; with Patrick Dunne
Patrick Dunne, talks to us about the latest edition of his book ‘Boards’. Touching upon the principles of good governance, board development, leadership, board…
Charity Job Spotlight Series
In our charity job spotlight series we shine a light on people and their great work in the charity sector. The series covers why they work in the sector; what their job involves; and career advice for those looking to either come into the sector or progress in their career.
Leadership Spotlight – Paul Stuart, CEO, Ripple Effect
I work very hard and want my time to be spent making a difference. It gives me the chance to work with people and…
Spotlight – Letty Thomas, Field Building & Networks Lead, FILE Foundation
I don’t think people have any idea of the diversity of work that charities do, and the huge range of skills they need.
Leadership Spotlight – Mike Thiedke, CEO, Depaul UK
Change never ‘just happens’. It needs to be led, but not necessarily by you.
Leadership Spotlight – Jane Ide, CEO, ACEVO
Your job, above all else, is to think: make sure you give yourself time to do that.
Leadership Spotlight – Lucy Crompton-Reid, Chief Executive, Wikimedia UK
I’ve always wanted to do something valuable with my life, and the idea of working for an organisation that existed to make money was…
Spotlight – Caroline Ward, People Partner, London Fire Brigade
It’s been challenging to learn a new way of working, but realistically the goals and aspirations are the same, as are the issues.
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