Operations
RACI matrix
RACI matrix is an operating term in operations focused on running safe, consistent, and measurable service delivery across teams and locations.
Glossary
Charity terms in plain English
Definitions for finance, governance, fundraising, digital and operations terms, with clear practical examples for charity teams.
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Fundraising
Raffle licence
In fundraising, Raffle licence refers to an operating term used for structuring regulated lottery products, raffles, and central operational schedules to secure stable fundraising income.
Fundraising
Ramadan appeal
Ramadan appeal is an operating term in fundraising focused on increasing supporter retention and lifetime value through better proposition and stewardship design.
Fundraising
Reactivation campaign
Reactivation campaign is a charity fundraising term for increasing supporter retention and lifetime value through better proposition and stewardship design.
Finance
Receipts and payments accounting
Receipts and payments accounting is an operating term in finance focused on structuring the general ledger, separating duties, and reporting management figures to control financial transactions.
Fundraising
Recency campaign
In fundraising, Recency campaign refers to an operating term used for increasing supporter retention and lifetime value through better proposition and stewardship design.
Operations
Record disposal schedule
In operations, Record disposal schedule refers to a plan used for managing staff capacity, operational logs, and data security procedures to maintain delivery resilience.
Governance
Records of processing
In governance, Records of processing refers to an operating term used for managing personal data lawfully with clear risk controls before high-impact processing begins.
Digital
Recovery point objective
Recovery point objective is a charity digital term for reducing cyber and operational risk through preventative controls and tested recovery capability.
Digital
Recovery time objective
Recovery time objective is a charity digital term for reducing cyber and operational risk through preventative controls and tested recovery capability.
Operations
Referral pathway
Referral pathway is a charity operations term for coordinating frontline service delivery so access criteria and handoffs stay consistent.
Fundraising
Regular giving
Regular giving is a recurring donation arrangement where a supporter authorises ongoing payments, usually monthly, to a charity.
Governance
Regulator engagement
Regulator engagement is an operating term in governance focused on meeting formal reporting rules and legal duties set by state and sector regulators to protect charity status.
Finance
Related party transaction
In finance, Related party transaction refers to an operating term used for structuring the general ledger, separating duties, and reporting management figures to control financial transactions.
Digital
Release rollback
Release rollback is a charity digital term for running reliable web operations, automated code delivery, and secure cloud datasets for digital workloads.
Governance
Remuneration committee
Remuneration committee is a charity governance term for structuring board and committee oversight so decisions are lawful, documented, and accountable.
Finance
Reserve monitoring checklist
In finance, Reserve monitoring checklist refers to a checklist used for planning and monitoring financial resilience against delivery risk and income volatility.
Finance
Reserve monitoring framework
In finance, Reserve monitoring framework refers to a framework used for planning and monitoring financial resilience against delivery risk and income volatility.
Finance
Reserve monitoring model
In finance, Reserve monitoring model refers to a framework used for planning and monitoring financial resilience against delivery risk and income volatility.
Finance
Reserve monitoring policy
Reserve monitoring policy is a policy in finance focused on planning and monitoring financial resilience against delivery risk and income volatility.
Finance
Reserve monitoring review
In finance, Reserve monitoring review refers to an assurance process used for planning and monitoring financial resilience against delivery risk and income volatility.
Governance
Reserved matters
Reserved matters is an operating term in governance focused on structuring board and committee oversight so decisions are lawful, documented, and accountable.
Finance
Reserves policy
A reserves policy explains how much unrestricted reserve a charity should hold and why that level is appropriate for risk and continuity.
Operations
Resource allocation
Resource allocation is an operating term in operations focused on managing staff capacity, operational logs, and data security procedures to maintain delivery resilience.