The Fundraiser’s Toolbox
You know that fundraising is hard work. To be successful you need to be well equipped to take on all its challenges. At SOFII, we thought you might like some help. So we’ve put together this fundraiser’s toolbox that we’ll be filling with essential examples, formats, articles, case studies, ideas and tips that we think every fundraiser should know about.
Serve or inspire? That is the question
by Richard Turner
Inspire is often a misused word in the fundraising world but it is not just a way of recruiting and even retaining donors. Inspiration can go much, much further.
Read moreWhat the gender pay gap is – and what it isn’t
by Beverley Callaghan
In the wake of the furore around pay at the BBC, experienced fundraiser Beverley Callaghan says it's time to clear up the confusion around the gender pay gap, and how this affects the voluntary sector.
Gender equality in salaries starts with us
by Marc Pitman
Marc A Pitman shares his anger at the way we accept gender disparity when it comes to salaries, and challenges the charities sector to change its ways for the good of all organisations.
Read moreSpot the elementary mistake in this advertisement
by Andrew Papworth
Embracing the Internet is of course crucial for modern charities. Andrew Papworth, however, argues that this World Food Programme ad makes the mistake of ignoring an important section of society by focusing so heavily on online users.
Read moreCDE project 21: working with suppliers as partners
by The Commission on the Donor Experience
This project will aim to show fundraisers how to be an effective client and so to get the most for their donors from their prudent and well-managed investment in supplier services.
Read moreCDE project 15 summary: the role of trustee boards and senior managers
by The Commission on the Donor Experience
Fundraising’s evolving future will inevitably have profound implications for volunteer boards and senior management teams. This project will help them to understand the changes in their roles and to prepare for, contribute to and respond to fundraising’s new agenda.
Read moreCDE project 15 appendix 1 & 2
by The Commission on the Donor Experience
CDE project 15 appendix 1 and 2: the role of trustee boards and senior managers
Read moreCDE project 15 appendix 3
by The Commission on the Donor Experience
A series of conversations with trustees, CEOs, fundraisers and others close to the sector about governance.
Read moreCDE project 15 appendix 4
by The Commission on the Donor Experience
Literature Review by Angela Routley
Read moreIt’s time to de-normalise the gender pay gap, and take action to close it
by Niamh Ferris
Our important series on gender equality in fundraising returns with the thoughts of Niamh Ferris, a fundraiser from Dublin, who outlines just how wide the pay gap between women and men is in both the UK and Ireland and asks the question: will you commit to ending this gap?
Read moreThe wisdom of Roger Craver part two
by Joe Burnett
‘It’s always a fantastic time to be alive – it beats the alternative!’ The second part of our interview with the legendary Roger Craver continues, exploring technology, fundraising techniques and Britain’s own Trumpism.
Read moreCDE project 4 summary: thank you and welcome
by The Commission on the Donor Experience
This project will look at all aspects of the first few days of a donor’s contact with a cause, to set out the ideal way to get each relationship off to a good start and to show appreciation appropriately throughout it.
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