Matt Chittock

Burnout is a different beast to stress. But what exactly is burnout and how can we protect ourselves and look out for our teams?

Social media is a stressful place to work right now. Here are some practical tips on how to protect your mental health while producing excellent work...

For many freelance charity comms professionals, they can find everyday communications like client emails hard to get right. So here’s some tips on nailing comms outside of the brief…

Many newer, or lesser-known social media platforms won more users during the lockdowns. They’ve all generated buzz, but which will work for your charity?

Twenty-twenty was the year that charity sector innovation changed from a nice-to-have to an essential. Here’s how they did it, and how you can replicate their success...

Need to get your head around remote working? Luckily there are lots of online tools that can help. Many of them are free and most are easy to use...

What do organisations gain from winning awards – and how can you increase your chances of getting a gong?...

If you’ve got introverts in your team (and let’s face it – you have) here are some practical ways to empower them in their day-to-day roles...

Like many copywriters, I love how the Government Digital Service (GDS) has quietly revolutionised digital. As comms pros will appreciate, inspiration came out of everyday frustration...

They’re supposed to be a friendly bridge between your charity and your supporters. An opportunity to sum up the contents of a new strategy or annual report below a head and shoulders pic of your leader looking respectable in a suit...

A hippo (highest paid person’s opinion) is a clumsy animal that comes in and wrecks your carefully laid plans. They demand final sign-off for all comms projects, constantly override other (often more knowledgeable) voices and even change the whole brief at the last minute. They might decide, a week before it’s due to go live, […]

From the amount of money supporters raised last year to the number of lives you’re turning around, your charity is awash with amazing stats. So why not make the most of them? Here are five practical tips you can use right now to make your stats stand out.   1. Get real It’s hard to […]

While these online tools might not automatically create your annual report (more’s the pity), they can help make your team more organised and effective writers. 1. Hemingway App Free at hemingwayapp.com Say what you like about Ernest Hemingway, but he did have a way with a concise sentence. And while the free app that bears […]

Case studies are wonderful. The right quotes from interviews with people your charity supports can bring your cause to life and showcase the stories behind endless stats. But capturing those stories through an interview can be tough. Especially if the person you’re interviewing has been through some major challenges in their life. For the person […]

Proofreading isn’t just a set of editorial skills, it’s a state of mind. By learning to slip into the right mindset you can become a better proofreader – no yoga mat required. If you’ve ever tried to proof some copy after a long day of writing and emailing, you’ll know how tough it can be. […]