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Crowdfunding: some lessons and tips
Crowdfunding: some lessons and tips
Since closing our crowdfunding round in December, coffee invites have been endless. Everyone’s asking me for advice and tips on running a successful campaign. Don’t get me wrong – I love a good cuppa – but in the ...
Posted by Hermione on 14 Jan 2015
Green Week Offer
Green Week Offer
In February, Universities up and down the country run their own Green Weeks. Getting students and staff taking part across the uni's is a big aim, but we all know how hard it can be to reach beyond the keen greens. So this February, ...
Posted by DoRich on 22 Dec 2014
14 things we did in 2014
14 things we did in 2014
As 2014 draws to a close, it’s only natural that we look back on the year and reflect on all that happened here at Do HQ.   It surprised even me.  Here goes - 14 things we did in 2014.    1. Had a ...
Posted by Hermione on 19 Dec 2014
Making Sustainable Resolutions for 2015
Making Sustainable Resolutions for 2015
I'm barely thinking about Christmas yet so it seems strange to be talking about New Year. But now is a great time to be thinking about resolutions and how they can tie neatly to your personal, work and sustainable living goals. After ...
Posted by DoRich on 26 Nov 2014
For a greener future
For a greener future
The last couple of months have been huge for the subjects of energy and climate change. The UN Summit in New York, coinciding with Climate Week led to the Climate March, attended by 300,000 people in London alone. This has led to a big buzz ...
Posted by Harriet on 11 Nov 2014
Investment FAQs
Investment FAQs
When we first launched The DoNation back in 2011, we were firmly rooted in the non-profit world. So it’s unsurprising that, over the course of our crowdfunding campaign, I’ve received several questions about our new business model. ...
Posted by Hermione on 11 Nov 2014
Turn those bills into mills
Turn those bills into mills
This month we are running an awesome offer with the fantastic Ecotricity: switch to Ecotricity and you’ll get a £25 John Lewis voucher and they’ll donate £60 to The DoNation. You win, we win, the ...
Posted by Harriet on 03 Nov 2014
Stepping out of the bubble
Stepping out of the bubble
Photo by @Stef, found here.  No matter how hard we try, we all live in our own little bubbles, it’s just one of those unavoidable facts of life – or working life, at least. Perhaps a cluster of bubbles is ...
Posted by Hermione on 27 Oct 2014
My first triathlon
My first triathlon
The other weekend saw Martin, Hermione and I heading down to do the Hever Castle Triathlon, as a team relay. So how did I get on? When I was standing there clutching my bike, waiting for Hermione to finish her swim, and send me on my 20k ...
Posted by Jesy on 09 Oct 2014
Mindfulness
Mindfulness
This weekend I got into an interesting conversation on ‘Mindfulness’. I’d heard of this practice before, noticed it popping up in various conversations and across different channels – I was vaguely aware it was one of ...
Posted by Harriet on 08 Oct 2014