To mark the launch of Martyn's new book, The Commercial Charity, we will be celebrating the rich history and huge potential of social business, commerce and market shaping and making, that defines some of the non-profit sector's greatest impacts on society.
This is an invitation only event, kindly hosted by Coram, one of the world's oldest commercial charities, at their headquarters in Coram Fields, London. Date: 5th May 2020, 6pm arrival for 6:30pm start for an hour and a half of inspiring guest speakers from across the sector, energetic discussions and Q&A with Martyn and many of the book's contributors.
To enquire about an invitation, please email Martyn directly.
About the book:
The Commercial Charity: how business thinking can help non-profits grow impact and income
The Commercial Charity tells you everything you need to know to develop profitable earned income, and how to apply business principles and techniques to dramatically increase any non-profit’s reach and impact.
Available to pre-order now for April 3rd publication:
“Absolutely essential reading for anyone working or aspiring to work in the modern charity sector.” Richard Williams, Director of Enterprise & Development, NCVO
“An indispensable guide” “Any third sector senior leader will find something new and inspiring in this book” Mark Lever, National Autistic Society
“The chasm between commerce and charity needn’t seem so great, nor so murky and perplexing. This book acts as a bridge between those two worlds.” Martin Halliwell, British Red Cross
“Insightful and thought provoking… provides a clear focus on the reality of a 21st century non-profit.” Alex Skailes, Director at the Centre for Charity Effectiveness, Cass Business School, London
“It challenges conventional thinking in the sector in a really engaging and motivating way… I have already ordered copies of this book for everyone in my organisation” Richard Hawkes, British Asian Trust