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53 pages tagged with Crisis fundraising:
- 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.
- Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation: ‘Sharing a vulnerability’ emergency appeal Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation in Vietnam ensured urgency, consistency and transparency in their emergency appeal. As a result, the charity raised much-needed funds and recruited a number of new supporters – all during a time of crisis.
- Born Free Foundation: Life in lockdown video campaign Discover how a UK charity used the voices of humans struggling with lockdown as a way to highlight the plight of animals in captivity. This short, clever video is the epitome of smart storytelling and yes, it certainly tugs on the heartstrings!
- Charities... the new supermarkets? Can charities take on the role of supermarkets in the time of coronavirus? This is the question asked by our friends at About Loyalty.
- Contradictory signs: as the corona-crisis continues, what’s really happening in fundraising? If most charities expect to do so badly during this pandemic, how come some are now doing much better than ever?
- Cork Simon Community: Small-scale pandemic crowdfunding How did an Irish charity make their very first crowdfunding campaign a success during the pandemic?
- 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.
- Diabetes UK: One Million Steps Challenge digital pivot How did Diabetes UK and Manifesto react to the coronavirus crisis and subsequent lockdown? They rescued, and actually enhanced, Diabetes UK’s flagship fundraising event.
- Don’t be out of tune 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.
- 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.
- France générosités: Vos dons agissent (Your donations have an impact) Discover how France générosités tapped into the spirit of generosity generated by coronavirus and engaged thousands of young people and bring them closer to the concept of giving.
- Fundraising and giving during COVID - a report from the CIOF The Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIOF) has gathered voices from within the sector to analyse fundraising in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. We think this is essential reading for all fundraisers who want to move forward from the crisis and look to the future with positivity and hope.
- 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.
- Greenpeace: Face-to-face reinvented during the pandemic With the coronavirus pandemic in full force, Greenpeace reinvented their face-to-face fundraising and did so with the needs of the donor in mind. Click to read why Shabby Amini celebrated this campaign at IWITOT: the supporter experience edition.
- 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.
- Marie Curie: Alpaca Meet & Greet Marie Curie fundraisers were inspired by an innovative fundraising idea they saw at I Wish I’d Thought of That (IWITOT) 2020. The team worked quickly to turn the idea into a quirky, low-cost campaign featuring alpacas on video calls.
- 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.
- 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.
- New research says the cost of living crisis doesn’t have to be a ‘cost of giving’ crisis A new study by agency Blue State looks at how people in the UK are engaging with charities. This research into UK giving behaviours, through the cost of living crisis, shows a mood of cautious generosity among the UK public. Click to read an overview then download the full report today.
- Omicron variant, new restrictions and failings of leadership. What should fundraisers do now? Will the Omicron variant and government responses to it, have had a negative or positive impact on donor needs and attitudes to giving? This video tells all – and crucially Mark provides an update on the kind of results they’ve seen recently.
- 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.
- People who have more money can give more away The impact of the pandemic means many people, particularly older donors, are wealthier. Mark Phillips of Bluefrog Fundraising offers you some simple ways to adjust your approach to mid-level donors as you plan for 2021.
- Pivoting and pirouetting: how face-to-face got the moves during coronavirus Despite the 1st International Face2Face Fundraising Congress being forced to move online during the pandemic, organiser Daryl Upsall sees a bright future ahead and celebrates the face-to-face fundraisers who have risen to the challenge.
- 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.
- Saigon Children’s Charity: Hybrid fundraising ball Saigon Children’s Charity (Saigonchildren for short) reacted superbly to the realities of coronavirus by creating an innovative and successful hybrid fundraising event.
- SAVE FINZ: Emergency direct mail appeal Facing difficult financial straits due to coronavirus, the Fundraising Institute of New Zealand launched an unprecedented matched funds appeal and brought in support from all around the world.
- Savvy students volunteer to help charities in times of crisis Studenteer pairs student volunteers looking for professional experience with charities that have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. This is a smart collaboration, in a time of crisis.
- 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.
- Should you enthusiastically promote legacy giving when people are dying? Is it a good time to be asking your donors to leave a legacy? Claire Axelrad explores this difficult question and comes to some thought-provoking conclusions.
- Sweet Farm: ‘Goat 2 Meeting’ digital fundraising 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.
- The F2F Hub – collaborative working keeps fundraisers on track through coronavirus Through mutual support and the sharing of experiences, face-to-face fundraisers around the world are bringing forth a bright new future – even in times of crisis.
- 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 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 pandemic: where has fundraising been, where is it going and where should we be focusing now? Help is at hand. A free online booklet and webinar are now available to help you deliver great fundraising during the coronavirus pandemic. And the advice all hinges on how to provide a superb supporter experience.
- The Trussell Trust: Michael McIntyre’s lockdown video calls Discover how one of the world’s most popular comedians showed love to his fans during lockdown in order to raise money for The Trussell Trust.
- 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.
- What are the long-term effects of coronavirus on fundraising? What has been the long-term impact of the coronavirus pandemic on fundraising? Mark Phillips of Bluefrog Fundraising tells all.
- What’s next for fundraising after coronavirus? What does the future hold for fundraising after coronavirus? This report, from The Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIoF) and THINK Consulting Solutions, explores that question in detail.
- Why coronavirus has been UNICEF’s catalyst for change in face-to-face fundraising The pandemic has hit all areas of fundraising hard, but none more so than face-to-face. Here, Daniel McDonnell of UNICEF shows you how the crisis has transformed their approach to street fundraising.
- 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.
- 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.
