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What are the best eco-friendly fundraisers for fundraisers to implement? By ANNIE JARVIS, Head of development, Cause4
It shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone that the environment is becoming a central feature in the charity sector, with charities being called upon to help address the climate crisis and bodies such as Arts Council England making environmental responsibility a key criteria for receiving funding.
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s a result, the sector needs to do much more to actively make a difference, adapting operations, fundraising methods, capital developments, policies, and procedures, as well as ensuring that the Board, staff, volunteers, and stakeholders are aware of and involved the process. Over the last year, we have seen a growth in innovation in this area, with charities changing the way that they operate, communicate, and fundraise to become more eco-friendly: One major initiative in environmental sustainability in the arts and cultural sector, is the Theatre Green Book. This three-volume text sets out standards for ensuring productions are made sustainably, buildings are transformed to become more
