Opinion and debates
Hot topics abound in fundraising and this showcase puts the spotlight on some of our sector’s most influential controversies and opinions. In these feature articles and debates, fundraisers are free to give their views. These pieces are designed to be balanced, constructive and respectful of the sensitivities of others. Some of the authors have started a debate within their articles, and we invite you to add your ideas in the comments.
Is Asian charity different from Western charity?
by SOFII
Looking for some insight into fundraising in Asia? Mitchell Hinz has some advice.
Read moreGive that gift back!
by SOFII
What happens if a donor wants their money back? Donna Caputo has some advice.
Read moreWhy should God have all the best ideas?
by Ken Burnett
Plagiarism, we all know, is the most sincere form of flattery. Why trouble to think of your own big idea, if you can steal – or, perhaps better, borrow – someone else’s?
Read moreCan we talk about community fundraising?
by Kevin Delaney
SOFII trustee and Irish fundraiser, Kevin Delaney, takes a closer look at the challenges facing community fundraising – before offering you some tips for how to unlock the potential of this income stream.
Read moreTo ask or not to ask, that is the question when saying thank you to a donor
by Lisa Sargent & Sean Triner
Find out what Sean Triner, co-founder and director, Pareto Fundraising in Australia and Lisa Sargent, principal at Sargent Communications, LLC in the USA have to say about this.
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