Social Good HQ Podcast

In episode 8 of the Social Good HQ Podcast Caroline chats with Chloe Forbes-Kindlen, who owns a Social Media Company called C4 Compete. Chloe's disclosure statement on her website sums up up her work ethos:

In episode 6 of the Social Good HQ Podcast Caroline chats with Chris Marr, founder of Learning Everyday and The Content Marketing Academy. Chris lives and breaths content marketing, he has spent the last few years educating small business owners in the tools of the trade which enables them to create and distribute valuable, relevant, and consistent content to attract and retain customers and ultimately, to drive profitable customer action.

Chris is one of the most helpful guys I have ever met, he really believes passionately in his work and his desire to help others succeed is clear. Chris talks simply about content marketing and how charities can use it to differentiate themselves from others and ultimately benefit the men, and women that use their services.

So, lets take a peek at Chris:

Covered in this episode:

* What is content marketing and how can charities use it?

* Communicate don’t ask for money

* How to connect to others

* How to share your story successfully

* Give great content

* It doesn’t cost any money to make it happen

* Put in effort and you will get it back in spades

* Building key relationships especially with those who have donated money

Click  here for more information about The Content marketing Academy and here to find out why you should attend the conference. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity.

To find out more about Chris Marr just click here  or to connect with Chris

E: [email protected]  Twitter:@chrismar101 F: Facebook

 

In episode 5 of the Social Good HQ Podcast Caroline introduces Lori Hughes, Employability Manager of a charity called Amina MWRC (Muslim Women’s Resource Centre) based in Dundee. Lori is extremely passionate about the women she works with and has spent the last few years tirelessly working with as many women as she can to enable them to achieve their personal goals of obtaining employment in Dundee and the surrounding area.

Lori talks a bit about our favourite subject funding! In addition to sharing her favourite Spanish phrase.

So, lets take a peek at Lori:

Covered in this episode:

* Who are Amina MWRC and what do they do

* Volunteers are vital

* Language and how to communicate effectively

* Consider others

* Look for a wide variety of funding streams and have a back-up plan

* Think outside the box

* Have determination

* Care enough about what you do

For any questions on the podcast please contact caroline at [email protected] or @charitypeeks

Or to connect with Lori

E: [email protected]

T: https://twitter.com/AminaMWRC

F: Facebook

In episode 4 of the Social Good HQ Podcast Caroline introduces Sam Edmond, Development Manager at V&A Dundee. Sam talks about the plans for the V&A Dundee, what to expect when it arrives, the work happening in the build up and some take away tips for working in the charity sector.

You will hear about Sam’s top three words to sum up the three attributes needed to work in this sector!

So, lets take a peek at Sam

Covered in this episode:

* Whats happening with the V&A Dundee

* Funding, corporate sponsorship

* Never assume people’s capacity or desire to give

* Get on and do stuff yourself, make it happen

* Make a difference

* Use social media to build your audience

 

For any questions please contact Sam at [email protected]

Connect:

 

https://www.facebook.com/VandADundee?fref=ts

https://twitter.com/VADundee

In episode 3 of the Social Good HQ Podcast Caroline introduces Anthea Reid the project manager of a charity called ‘Food on Friday’ based in the East End of Dundee.  Anthea has a huge amount of energy and passion for the families she works with and has made life changing differences to people’s lives.

Anthea talks today about some tough challenges she has faced with funding and how she overcame them. She has some great lessons for us all.

So, lets take a peek at Anthea!

Covered in this episode:

* Help others always

* Volunteers make your organisation work

* Start working with the press

* Meet people, get out from behind your desk, tell them your story

* Use social media

* There is always a way through tough times

* Have passion and enthusiasm

For any questions please contact caroline at [email protected] or @charitypeeks or on the contact page of www.charitypeeks.com

Connecting with Anthea at Food on Friday

W: www.foodonfriday.co.uk

T:@foodonfriday

In episode 2 of the Social Good HQ Podcast Caroline introduces Kirsty Thomson, the owner of Along Came Kirsty (ACK), a Community Interest Company and Social Enterprise.

Introduction

Caroline invited Kirsty to talk about where it all started, what are the challenges for the third sector at the moment and to share some of the great work that ACK are doing in the next few months and years. Kirsty has been running ACK for over 3 years now and has a great team of hardworking staff who have created some brilliant events all in aid of fundraising for the beneficiaries. If you haven’t seen or heard of ACK then please check out their website, facebook or twitter pages or better still get in touch with Kirsty to ask any questions.

So let’s take a peek at Kirsty!

Covered in this episode:

* Along Came Kirsty services

* Training Courses available

* How to raise your profile as a charity

* How to get your message out to others

* What can ACK do for you and your organisation

* Charity Chit Chat

* Funding challenges

* Future for ACK

For any questions please contact Caroline at [email protected] or @socialgoodhq or on the contact page.

Connect with Along Came Kirsty to find out more:

W: www.alongcamekirsty.co.uk or  www.asb-scotland.org/members/kirsty-thomson

E: [email protected]

T: 01382 339560

In episode 1 of the Social Good HQ Podcast, Caroline McKenna, your host, introduces the podcast and talks a little about why Charity Peeks, where did the idea come from, who is Caroline, what the podcast is all about and what to expect from future episodes.

So sit back, enjoy a coffee and listen to episode 1!

“I do hope you join in this community, the first podcast of its kind in the UK, please listen, enjoy, and sign up to hear more from Social Good HQ.” Caroline

W: www.socialgoodhq.com

T: @socialgoodhq

F: www.facebook.com/socialgoodhq

I: caroline1mckenna