Mark Astarita
Netherlands Red Cross and 3FM: Serious Request
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by Mark Astarita
Discover how a partnership between the Netherlands Red Cross and a leading radio station raised serious funds and made a serious impact.
Read morePearly kings and queens – fantastic fundraising
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by Mark Astarita
Mark Astarita tells the charming story of the pearly kings and queens. With their colourful feathered hats and hand-sewn pearl button suits, the ‘pearlies’ are an instantly recognisable London institution dating back 150 years.
Read moreWorking with suppliers: building partnerships based on value for money
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by Mark Astarita
Click here to find out why Britain’s No 1 fundraiser thinks the relationship between client and supplier is so important. And why a few training sessions on how to be a good client (and supplier) would be a welcome addition to any fundraising conference.
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