Crisis Fundraising
The coronavirus outbreak is a turning point for all of society. It seems increasingly that our lives will be forever changed by the events of 2020. But this presents an opportunity for fundraisers - to be better, bolder and more creative and to harness our power of solidarity. In this series, SOFII will lead the way in demonstrating how charities can make the most of this time of crisis to band together and produce transformative fundraising.
Fundraising in a time of crisis: SOFII’s guide to navigating tough times
by Joe Burnett
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.
Read moreChoctaw Nation of Oklahoma and Ireland: ‘Pay it forward’ campaign
by Marie Quirke
When coronavirus hit and began to impact on the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, the people of Ireland stepped up to help. They repaid a gift from 173 years earlier by supporting the Choctaw Nation’s superb viral fundraising campaign.
Read moreDiabetes UK: One Million Steps Challenge digital pivot
by Gemma Reeve
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.
Read moreSavvy students volunteer to help charities in times of crisis
by Anna McDaid
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.
Read moreThe F2F Hub – collaborative working keeps fundraisers on track through coronavirus
by Rachael Moore
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.
Read morePivoting and pirouetting: how face-to-face got the moves during coronavirus
by Daryl Upsall
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.
Read morePeople who have more money can give more away
by Mark Phillips
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.
Read moreWhy coronavirus has been UNICEF’s catalyst for change in face-to-face fundraising
by Daniel McDonnell
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.
Read moreShould you enthusiastically promote legacy giving when people are dying?
by Claire Axelrad
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.
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 moreThe Salvation Army: Coronavirus response campaign
by Gemma Reeve
This multi-platform campaign shows the importance of flexibility in fundraising, especially during the time of coronavirus.
Read moreMarie Curie: Alpaca Meet & Greet
by Meredith Niles
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.
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