What is covered in this on-demand resource?

As a fundraiser, you need to be confident that you are empowering and supporting people in vulnerable circumstances – circumstances which could, for example, significantly disadvantage or harm people because of unfair treatment, exploitation, or discrimination. Getting this right can bring great positive impacts for everyone involved. 

This introductory, conversational style video has been designed to support you in working directly or indirectly with those in vulnerable circumstances so that you can work effectively, ethically and with care. 

The video takes less than an hour to watch. 

About the presenter - Matt Radford 

Matt is an international specialist working in Vulnerability Management. He is CEO of Vulnerable Paths, an organisation works extensively with Charities to develop ways of working which empower, support and protect staff, donors and members of the public.

This is supported by over 20 years experience working with charities, with 10 of those being in Fundraising and Vulnerability Management. He holds the below professional titles: 

  • Deputy chair of the CIOF professional conduct committee 

  • Member of the DMA's governance committee 

  • Member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Access committee 

  • A senior Union Representation for Unite, specialising in Health and Safety 

  • Trainer for the Chartered Institute of Fundraising.

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Introduction to Managing Vulnerabilities