Foundations of Fundraising
Our Right to Heal – Marva Wisdom, Canada
by Marva Wisdom
There are so many great women of colour working in fundraising, but still a severe lack of diversity at the highest levels. From Our Right to Heal, Marva Wisdom looks at this disparity and asks what we’re going to do about it.
Read moreOur Right to Heal - Black women fundraisers share their stories
by Joe Burnett
These two videos introduce a wonderful initiative by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). This is Our Right to Heal, a selection of beautifully written essays where black women fundraisers share the experiences that have shaped their professional and personal lives.
Read moreA timeline of modern British philanthropy
by Rhodri Davies
In this fascinating article Rhodri Davies, head of CAF‘s think tank ‘Giving Thought’, runs through a brief but insightful history of British giving.
Read moreTwo of the greatest fundraising letters ever written
by Denny Hatch
In this fascinating article, marketing giant Denny Hatch presents two of the greatest fundraising letters of all time, and explains the complex, sometimes murky, story of how they came about.
Read moreRefugees build bridges across society
by Lyndall Stein
In an article originally written for Fair Observer during Refugee Week, Lyndall celebrates the contributions refugees have made to British society and how we can fight back against discrimination and prejudice.
Read moreTake a trip in SOFII’s time machine: the SOFII history project - introduction and contents
by SOFII
Welcome to the greatest collection of historical fundraising brilliance you'll ever find.
Read moreCrowdfunding: A lesson from World War II
by Roger Craver
In the latest addition to SOFII’s History Project, Roger Craver takes you back to World War II and explores a crowdfunding campaign that raised money for Spitfires.
Read moreStrike Debt: the Rolling Jubilee telethon
by Tain Joliffe
How a superb telethon dedicated to eradicating household debt in America grew out of the Occupy movement.
Read moreThe A to Z of writing fundraising appeals: A to F
by Steve Lynch
Writing a good appeal is a big undertaking and isn’t as easy as some may think. In this handy guide Blue Frog London’s Steve Lynch gives a handy alphabetical guide to the dos and don’ts of writing a fundraising appeal.
Read moreMarie Burnett: she lived, laughed, loved and left a huge hole in our hearts
by Sue Kershaw
We are sad to announce the death of Marie Burnett, co-founder of SOFII, trustee, company secretary, honorary treasurer and voluntary editor in chief.
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