The Ken Burnett archive
Welcome to the Ken Burnett archive! This is a repository of all the words and wisdom of SOFII’s founder, a man with over forty years’ (sorry Ken) experience in fundraising, charities and social change. Drawing on his extensive website, www.kenburnett.com and many other published sources, we’ll bring you recollections, thought pieces and case studies from a stellar career in the sector.
Ken Burnett’s archive on SOFII
by SOFII
Index to Ken Burnett's archive
START HERE! Click here for the full list of content with direct links to each article. For your convenience all content is grouped under headings: exhibits, case histories, stories, opinion pieces, techniques, books, videos and podcasts, plus additional material too. So dive in here, now.
Read moreCampaigning fundraisers can change the world
by SOFII
What is the future of fundraising? Will it be a bright one after the pandemic? Yes, says Ken Burnett. In fact, fundraisers like you can change the world.
Read moreMatched funding challenge has doubled donations for Ken Burnett’s 500-mile quest
by SOFII
Thanks to the kindness and generosity of Chip Grizzard and his team at Grizzard Global Consulting and Idearaising, the first £7,500 Ken raised will now be doubled! Could you help Ken reach his new goal and raise even more for SOFII?
Read moreStanding on the shoulders of giants – a book review
by David Love
SOFII is delighted to share this thoughtful review of The Essence of Campaigning Fundraising in 52 exhibits and 199 web links – a new book by Ken Burnett. It comes to you all the way from Canada and courtesy of a wonderful fundraiser, David Love.
Read moreThe book that will lead the campaigning fundraising revolution!
by Tanya Jackson
Fundraiser Tanya Jackson shares her review of Ken Burnett’s brand new book, The essence of Campaigning Fundraising in 52 exhibits and 199 web links.
Read moreThe essence of Campaigning Fundraising in 52 exhibits and 199 web links - get your copy today!
by SOFII
The essence of Campaigning Fundraising in 52 exhibits and 199 web links is the latest book by Ken Burnett, SOFII co-founder and managing trustee.
Read moreThe Bata Shoes story
by Ken Burnett
In this article from his archive, SOFII founder Ken Burnett muses on how fundraisers should look at the world and our profession. He also draws unexpected inspiration from the number one shoe company in Africa.
Read moreCommunication and the English language
by Ken Burnett
Ken Burnett tackles bad use of the English language in fundraising and explains why getting this crucial matter right can make all the difference.
Read moreThe Olive Cooke story
by Ken Burnett
How the tragic case of Olive Cooke impacted the fundraising sector and led to radical change.
Read moreContradictory signs: as the corona-crisis continues, what’s really happening in fundraising?
by Ken Burnett
If most charities expect to do so badly during this pandemic, how come some are now doing much better than ever?
Read moreThe essence of Campaigning Fundraising: weblinks and QR codes
by Ken Burnett
Reading Ken Burnett’s new book? Lost your handy USB key? Don’t worry!
Below you will find shortcuts to all the SOFII content linked from Ken’s latest book, The essence of Campaigning Fundraising in 52 exhibits and 199 web links.
Read moreIntegrity is not something you show others, it’s how you behave behind their back
by Ken Burnett
Ken Burnett, SOFII’s founder, looks at questions of integrity in fundraising and where it’s lacking, asking the question ‘Whatever has happened to plain ol’ knowing "right" from "wrong"?’
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