CRISIS FUNDRAISING
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Fundraising in a time of crisis: SOFII’s guide to navigating tough times
In this series, we look at the lessons we can learn from the coronavirus crisis and how fundraisers can use it as an opportunity to change the world.
Mennonite Central Committee Canada: Tigray, Ethiopia crisis appeal
Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Canada wanted to help refugees of the Tigray crisis in Ethiopia, but they’d only just finished an appeal for victims of the war in Ukraine. Would their kind donors be willing to give again so soon? Find out what happened next, here.
Don’t be tone deaf on Ukraine
What is ‘top of mind’ for your donors right now? Claire Axelrad explains why it is always important to address what really matters to your supporters and help them contribute to solving urgent problems.
LATEST CASE STUDIES
Fantastic fundraising campaigns from around the world
International Committee of the Red Cross: helping victims of the Turkish-Greek conflict
Discover how efforts by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) proved decisive in helping the victims of a brutal conflict.
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride: Riding for a cause
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) combines fun with a good cause. This growing organisation that has been running excellent events since 2012 and making a real difference to men’s physical and mental health.
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony: ‘Adopt a penguin’
From the supporter experience edition of I Wish I’d Thought of That (IWITOT) comes a great story of an organisation showing just what providing a brilliant supporter experience means.
LATEST ARTICLES
Expert opinions, insights and how-to guides to inform your fundraising
How to create a donor journey map
Ally Smith of fundraising technology company Fundraising KIT shows you how to create a donor journey map and shares why they’re important to your fundraising strategy.
Stop f***ing about with your logo and stick to fundraising instead
Mark Phillips of Bluefrog Fundraising explores the potential negative impacts of a major charity rebrand and explains why good fundraising is where your emphasis should be.
I.G.’s Field Guide to Relationship-Based Fundraising: a free resource for the sector
Discover a useful free guide to maximising your major donor fundraising potential. This guide is available in both English and Spanish.
SOFII’S MOST POPULAR
Your shortcut to our must-see examples of fundraising inspiration
Planned Parenthood: Donate in Pence’s name
At the FINZ Conference IWITOT session in 2020 Laura Golland shared how Planned Parenthood fought back against Mike Pence’s anti-abortion plans and raised vital funds – all while he attempted to defund the organisation.
Abortion Support Network: ‘Why do you support ASN?’
By asking a simple question of their donors and sharing the responses in later communications, a small Irish charity provided inspiration for all fundraisers.
World’s shortest stupid nonprofit ad
Sorry if this series offends. It’s meant to provoke, challenge the blinkered and encourage improvement. And its author Jeff Brooks could have said, the world’s stupidest short nonprofit ad. It’s difficult to see how anyone imagined this ad would be a good idea. Well, actually, it’s difficult to see, period. As Jeff says, ‘Get real…’