In this article, Professor Sharon Turnbull shares her views on the issues facing the third sector in the current economic crisis.

Professor Turnbull warns charity leaders that if their only focus is on organisational survival then a downward spiral will follow. Balancing internal needs with an external focus is a vital element of leading through the crisis she argues. Effective charity leaders today, however, don't stop scanning their environment for new opportunities, even when they are going through these changes. Read the full article.