Crisis fundraising
The coronavirus outbreak was a turning point for all of society and so many lives were forever changed by the events of 2020. But this presented an opportunity for fundraisers - to be better, bolder, more creative and to harness our power of solidarity. In this series, SOFII demonstrates how charities can make the most of times of crisis by banding together and producing transformative fundraising.
New research says the cost of living crisis doesn’t have to be a ‘cost of giving’ crisis
by Lizi Zipser
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.
Read moreRecasting the ‘middle man’ - the role of charities in the age of disintermediation (part two)
by Meredith Niles
In part two of our series on the role of disintermediation in charitable giving, Meredith Niles discusses why disintermediated giving could be more attractive than traditional charitable giving (in some situations). She also shares some of the ways in which charities might respond to these changes in donor giving patterns.
Read moreRecasting the ‘middle man’ - the role of charities in the age of disintermediation (part one)
by Meredith Niles
In part one of a two-part series on the role of disintermediation in charitable giving, Meredith Niles takes an in-depth look at how the public responded philanthropically to the war in Ukraine. She draws on several research studies to look at donor motivations and help you answer the question, ‘should fundraisers be concerned that people might stop giving via charities altogether?’
Read moreIrregularity – is it the future of regular giving?
by Hannah Moysey
Recruiting regular donors, increasing engagement and reducing attrition are three things that feature in plenty of fundraising strategies. They remain a focus for good reason – all fundraisers want to help their cause with the reliable funds that a base of committed supporters brings. But what if the future of regular giving was less ‘regular’ and more ‘irregular’?
Read moreFundraising 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 moreMennonite Central Committee Canada: Tigray, Ethiopia crisis appeal
by BuildGood
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.
Read moreDTES Response: Raising money for the community during coronavirus
by Tamara Rahmani
Learn how one Canadian organisation responded to the coronavirus pandemic and made a lasting impact on beneficiaries’ lives.
Read moreDon’t be out of tune on Ukraine
by Claire Axelrad
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.
Read moreLar da Menina: ‘Blessed Beetle’ raffle
by João Paulo Vergueiro
Meet the wonderful fundraising nuns of Lar da Menina in Brazil, and pick up some tips from their unique and very successful ‘Blessed Beetle’ raffle.
Read moreThe Trussell Trust: Michael McIntyre’s lockdown video calls
by Natasha Rosenthall
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
Read moreOmicron variant, new restrictions and failings of leadership. What should fundraisers do now?
by Mark Phillips
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.
Read moreCork Simon Community: Small-scale pandemic crowdfunding
by Emma Doran
How did an Irish charity make their very first crowdfunding campaign a success during the pandemic?
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