Catalyst Network

Foundations in Impact We are excited to announce that Catalayst and InFocus Charity are partnering to bring you a series of interactive group tutorials and practical sessions that demonstrate how nonprofits can measure and manage their social impact through monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL). This 4-week webinar series (eight 90-minute sessions), provides an introduction to the tools and processes needed to effectively: ·       Monitor and evaluate the social impact generated by a service or product ·       Unlock the potential of measuring impact to improve and grow Registering will give you unlimited access to expert guidance and free foundational tools/resources as a Catalyst member. It will also automatically enrol you in the next four upcoming Group Tutorials series. Please visit the Group Practicals page, choose the sessions you wish to participate in, and RSVP to each one individually. The full webinar series runs three times per calendar year (minimum), so if you are unable to attend all of the next scheduled sessions, you can always join at a later date! Visit the link below to complete the short registration form. https://lnkd.in/e3zeVzrF #ImpactMeasurement #MEL #Nonprofits #InteractiveWebinars

Do you think your social media activities can be more closely aligned with your organisation’s goals and mission? Join Ross McCulloch on the 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 for ‘Social Media Strategy for Impact and Engagement.’ This interactive workshop will help to ensure your social media chimes in with your organisational goals. Participants will gain a better understanding of: ·       The ways social media can bring your organisation closer to achieving its overall aims. ·       Protecting your nonprofit, staff, and volunteers with a simple policy. ·       Which channels are most effective for creating a strong online presence and content planning techniques? Register at the link below. https://lnkd.in/eysx8YcJ #SocialMediaStrategy #DesignThinking #Nonprofits

Dovetail and Catalyst have been connecting with digital partners to help them progress their digital projects for four years. Together we have worked towards the greater good: helping the sector find innovative, inclusive, and impactful tech solutions. Today, as we work to achieve our refreshed vision (shaping liberatory tech for just and regenerative futures), the Dovetail team are beginning a new chapter of their own. They will no longer be part of Catalyst, but the foundations of our collaboration will undoubtedly influence the work we do in the future. Check out this blog post to discover more about Dovetail’s impact and plans. https://lnkd.in/edxwnKEH #OpenWorking #DigitalPartnerships #TechForGood

Learn how to create content that is accessible to minoritised groups We are commissioning a guide on this very subject - and we want to put your lived experiences at its heart. Creating inclusive content is essential for connecting with our diverse audiences. It is also important to ensure that we put our message across. How can we get it right? Take our 2-minute survey and tell us about the challenges you have experienced producing web content for minoritised groups and people for whom English is an additional language. Let’s make sure everyone we engage with is heard, respected, and included. https://lnkd.in/dNFJytCx #InclusiveCommunication #AccessibilityForAll #TechForGood

What does the UK tech justice landscape look like in 2024? The prejudice and discrimination that under-represented groups encounter in the offline world have quickly encroached on digital spaces. Unfortunately, Big Tech does little to address these harmful behaviours. We commissioned our Tech Justice report to promote a more transparent approach to these problems. The report includes: ·       The most concerning challenges in The UK tech sector ·       Who is working to address them and in which fields ·       How Catalyst can support their work ·       How Catalyst can successfully embed tech justice principles and best practices into its own work From racially biased recognition software to inadequate legal frameworks, Dawn K.’s summary of our findings breaks down every important bit. https://lnkd.in/eW_93Y-V #TechJustice #EmergingTechnologies #DigitalInclusion

Centring community needs: what does it mean to Catalyst and our wider community? Big tech companies ignore the harms caused by the inaccessible, discriminatory products they design, profit from exploiting our personal data, and invade our privacy. At Catalyst we say: people deserve better! Read Dawn K.’s article to discover how we are putting communities at the heart of our work. We hope that our activities will support communities to identify, or develop, the tech that’s right for them. Learn what ‘centring community needs’ means in practice. See examples of tech companies prioritising it in their everyday operations. https://lnkd.in/e675CW-K #CentringCommunityNeeds #TechJustice #LiberatoryTech

Do you want to transform and enhance your communications? Open working builds transparency and understanding with colleagues, the communities you represent, and funders. Join Robyn Barclay of Third Sector Lab this 𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿. You will discover how open working can benefit your nonprofit. This 90-minute workshop will answer the following questions: ·       What is open working? ·       What are weeknotes? ·       How do you overcome barriers to open working? ·       How do you develop a structure that works for you? Register in the link below: https://lnkd.in/d4sjtxD2 #OpenWorking #Communication #TheCurve

New home — same old great resources. From now on, you can enjoy more than 200 of Catalyst’s guides, articles and toolkits in their new home: the ProMo Cymru website. We gifted them to our friends at Promo to focus on creating new content that aligns more closely with our refreshed vision. Our heartfelt thanks go to all the contributors who have worked with us over the years to build the digital capacity and confidence of UK nonprofits. We are delighted that these resources will continue to inspire and educate via ProMo’s website. Check them out at the link below: https://lnkd.in/gm_-tuPM #DigitalResources #Toolkits #DigitalTransformation

Want to learn how to write accessible content for minoritised groups? We are preparing a guidance article on this subject and need your help. Please take our short survey. Tell us about your challenges writing website content for minoritised groups and non-native English speakers. By writing content mindful of minoritised groups, we can foster more equitable online spaces and empower everyone with digital. https://lnkd.in/dNFJytCx Thank you! #ContentStrategy #LanguageMatters #InclusiveCommunication

Apply now and join a community of 4000 dynamic changemakers! The Churchill Fellowship offers funding to 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 (known as “fellows”) to spend up to 𝟴 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 overseas. As a fellow, you will have a unique opportunity to work with global leaders in their fields. You will participate in the most innovative projects and bring back a wealth of practical ideas you can apply to the local communities in the UK. Are you passionate about using international knowledge to make a positive social impact for people around you? Apply for funding at the link below. Closing date for applications: 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 https://lnkd.in/eTHH_DMg #Changemakers #SocialImpact #InternationalLearning