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35 pages tagged with Coronavirus:
- The time for leadership - giving in the time of coronavirus The latest body of research by Mark Phillips and Bluefrog Fundraising highlights the need for leadership at a crucial time for fundraisers.
- Armagh House: Covid-19 emergency appeal A wonderful example of how a small charity affected by the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic was able to maximise its potential and reach out to donors, with superb results.
- Coronavirus research finding. What do donors think about giving now? Are you communicating with donors during the coronavirus pandemic? Showing innovation? Valuing your donors? If so, this research by Bluefrog Fundraising shows that you could be on the right path in these uncertain times.
- DTES Response: Raising money for the community during coronavirus Learn how one Canadian organisation responded to the coronavirus pandemic and made a lasting impact on beneficiaries’ lives.
- From the UK’s Institute of Fundraising: spread the word, not the virus What might the coronavirus outbreak mean for your donors? Join an expert panel from the IoF on Monday for a unique webinar.
- Fundraising in a time of crisis: could this be fundraising’s finest hour? We’ve seen quarantined Italians serenading each other from their balconies - what can fundraisers learn from such solidarity? Ken Burnett explains all.
- Fundraising in a time of crisis: five ways to think about the supporter experience now Fundraiser Richard Turner shares how charities such as RNLI, Asthma UK, Freedom from Torture, and SolarAid are responding to the coronavirus crisis and reaching out to their supporters.
- 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.
- Fundraising in a time of crisis: the rise of altruism Richard Turner reflects on how people have shown their altruism and goodness in fundraising since the coronavirus outbreak.
- Fundraising successes at a time of catastrophe - part one Across the globe fundraisers are responding to the coronavirus pandemic in innovative and inspirational ways. In the first of two articles, we bring you their stories.
- Fundraising successes at a time of catastrophe - part two From the USA to Italy, Great Britain to Australia and beyond, fundraisers are showing how we can all make a difference. in these difficult times in part two of this collaborative article.
- Furloughed Fundraisers Chat: A safe space to be In a time of crisis for fundraisers, a wonderful group of furloughed charity professionals have gathered together on Facebook to help and support one another.
- Growing fear and a return to basic needs - week two of the coronavirus sentiment tracker Charity support appears to be up since last week, but the second week of the coronavirus sentiment tracker shows some worrying trends that charities will need to address.
- Italy’s fundraising task force: Helping hospitals during the pandemic Faced with an unprecedented crisis that put Italy at the forefront of the fight against coronavirus, over 40 of the country's leading fundraisers have volunteered their time and expertise to help raise money for struggling hospitals.
- IWITOT 2020: Sweet Farm’s Goat 2 Meeting For his presentation at IWITOT 2020, Josh Leigh wished he'd thought of getting goats to join Zoom calls during the coronavirus pandemic. Yes, that's a thing.
- Mountbatten Isle of Wight : Coronavirus appeal To cope with spiralling costs and declining income, Mountbatten Isle of Wight, a hospice in the UK’s smallest county launched a hugely successful online appeal that is exceeding all expectations.
- Our Right to Heal - Black women fundraisers share their stories 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.
- Right now, the supporter experience matters more than ever How are you going to maintain an excellent donor experience for your supporters in this time of crisis? Six expert fundraisers explain how their organisations are reacting to coronavirus, whilst still ensuring they are there for those who give to them.
- RNLI: We are one crew This short but wonderful video from the RNLI thanks donors for their ongoing support during the coronavirus pandemic. But crucially, it also sends out heartfelt hopes that they too are keeping safe and well through these trying times.
- Shocked and a little bit excited - how coronavirus will impact charity giving How will coronavirus impact giving to charities? Over the coming weeks, the lovely chaps at About Loyalty will analyse donor sentiments and report on their findings. They have kindly let us share the results, and these are the findings after one week.
- The face-to-face fundraisers back on the street after lockdown As face-to-face fundraising markets slowly reopened in parts of Europe, Peter Steinmayer, Head of Face-to-Face at the Austrian Fundraising Association (Fundraising Verband Austria), shared his insights from the fundraisers’ first days back on the streets of Vienna.
- The Fundraising Recruitment Universe - as a candidate, how do I get started? Getting a job in fundraising has been made harder by the coronavirus outbreak, but there are still ways to make your way into the sector or find a new role. Ryan Burdock of Prospectus looks at the basics of looking for a job in this first article in SOFII’s new recruitment series.
- The Fundraising Recruitment Universe - six tips for mastering a video interview The coronavirus pandemic means most interviews are happening on virtual platforms, so these top tips could be your key to getting a job in fundraising or finding the right candidate for your organisation.
- The Good Suspended video series part two - three more fantastic little films There is nothing ordinary about how these people are reaching out to help others. Innovation, kindness and generosity abound in these three videos celebrating the unsung heroes of the coronavirus pandemic.
- The Great Bungay Duck Race: Virtual success in 2020 How one small charity in rural England had to innovate and try out new ideas to ensure their event went ahead. When coronavirus forced them to go virtual, they did in style.
- The mood as lockdown continues - week five of the coronavirus sentiment tracker As we approach six weeks of lockdown, agency About Loyalty looks at how is this affecting the hearts and minds of the public and how they view charitable giving. Richard Spencer gives you the the latest findings of their coronavirus sentiment tracker.
- The Salvation Army: Coronavirus response campaign This multi-platform campaign shows the importance of flexibility in fundraising, especially during the time of coronavirus.
- The University of Manchester: Emergency hardship appeal In a difficult time, this appeal demonstrates the power of reaching out to your community and simply asking for their help.
- Toybox: Not just an Easter appeal During the coronavirus pandemic, Toybox (a charity dedicated to helping street children) came up with a clever campaign that gave their donors plenty of choice. What was the result? They raised average gift and smashed their fundraising target too.
- Trends of the Covid-19 pandemic on fundraising in the UK and the USA Could a focus on young people and new avenues of fundraising be a key to beating the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic?
- Why do people give? Talking to donors during the coronavirus crisis How are donors feeling towards charities and what do they expect from them during the coronavirus crisis? Mark Phillips and Amber Nathan of Bluefrog Fundraising discuss their recent research into this crucial question.
- Why do people give? The coronavirus special with Giles Pegram Mark Phillips of Bluefrog sits down with fundraising expert Giles Pegram to discuss the coronavirus crisis and how it affects charities in this edition of ‘Why do people give?’
- WILL YOU HELP SAVE FINZ? - A unique fundraiser-to-fundraiser (F2F) appeal This is the ongoing story of how the Fundraising Institute of New Zealand is running a possibly world-first matched giving DM appeal to save itself during the coronavirus pandemic.
- WILL YOU HELP SAVE FINZ? - A unique fundraiser-to-fundraiser (F2F) appeal, part two SOFII gives you an update on the matched funding appeal, straight from the horse’s mouth. Joe Burnett talks to FINZ CEO Michelle Berriman (who of course is more of a swan than a horse, but you know what we mean!).
- World-changers at Work - The Good Suspended video series part one All around the world, people are doing amazing things to help others cope during the coronavirus pandemic. Italian fundraiser Francesco Ambrogetti shares some of his favourites in this video series, entitled The Good Suspended.
