Tame the octopus: idea screening and selection
We’ve always said the way to cope with the sustainability paradoxes is to screen new ideas. But we’ve not shared a ‘Lasting Difference’ way to do this. Until now. Our…
The State of the Sector
At the 2019 Gathering this February the SCVO presented results from their recent poll about the state of the Scottish third sector SCVO Third Sector Forecast 2019 . It has…
That’s a Good Idea!
In our last blog I explored the importance of innovation and its role in developing a sustainable culture. Once innovative ideas have been generated the next stage is to narrow…
Innovation Matters
It has been said that people are innovative, while organisations are less so. The notion of innovation inevitably raises questions for anyone operating in the non-profit world, from ‘is this…
Ready to Collaborate?
Here at the Lasting Difference we recognise the importance of collaboration as an activity which supports organisational sustainability. One of the indicators in our Lasting Difference toolkit focuses on this…
Sustaining Self-Directed Support
Sometimes you just know you are in the right place with the right people at the right time. Our recent workshop series on sustaining self-directed support was a great example,…
Our Lasting Difference Maker
We’re delighted to announce that Laura Lebec has joined us to lead our work and learning on all things sustainability. Newly appointed as our Lasting Difference Development Manager, she has…
Gathering momentum
This year’s Gathering marks our fifth birthday as a full time enterprise and the second anniversary the Lasting Difference’s launch. We’ve made lots of progress, not least with 3500+ copies…
A new approach to fundraising?
If you’ve spent any time with us over the last year or two, you’ll know how much we encourage involvement and innovation as part of sustainable income generation strategies. So…
Introducing the Sported ‘Frisbee’
Sported have developed a comprehensive model of capacity and sustainability. ‘The Frisbee’ helps the organisation and its members to plan – and evidence the impact of – capacity building support….
The four capabilities
When we began researching sustainability in non-profit organisations, it seemed like a potentially limitless subject. It could potentially involve anything to do with running any organisation! We didn’t want to...
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