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.
Cancer Research UK: Slimming World Big Clothes Throw partnership
by Marie Burnett
This is a case history of a fantastic partnership between Cancer Research UK and Slimming World – the Big Slimming World Clothes Throw. Going since 2013, this campaign allows Slimming World members to celebrate slimming success by donating their ‘before’ clothes to CRUK charity shops. This has generated over £5 million worth of stock for the shops, whilst also highlighting the issues of obesity and related cancers. All with minimal investment on the charity’s part!
Read moreRelationship fundraising ignite, part 2
by Craig Linton
In the second part of our Relationship Fundraising Ignite series: the Commission for the Donor Experience, how to build a relationship with donors by asking three questions, and how the Terrence Higgins Trust used relationship fundraising.
Read moreWhy so many organisations fail at Facebook
by Beate Sørum
Beate Sorum thinks that if Facebook isn’t working for your organisation, she is willing to bet that it is not Facebook’s fault – it’s yours.
Read moreFive big reasons your fundraising results could be better
by Rachel Beer
Rachel Beer asks what are the big things that make the really big differences to your fundraising results?
Relationship fundraising ignite, part 1
by Craig Linton
After the events of the past year in UK fundraising, relationship fundraising is once again a hot topic.
Read moreRelationship Fundraising ignited – why it’s relevant today
by Richard Turner
In the first of a new series, Richard Turner asks if the book is still relevant in today’s world and what lessons it has for current fundraisers?
Read moreEnabling volunteers to do the right stuff
by Simone Joyaux
Simone Joyaux is determined to help nonprofits get their governance right. In her latest article for SOFII she writes about the importance of enabling your volunteers.
Why I am not a fan of welcome packs
by Margaux Smith
‘They spent my entire first month’s gift on this stupid pack and I don’t really feel thanked at all’.
Read moreHow to nurture happy fundraisers
by Sarah Clifton
How do we ensure that, as experienced fundraisers, we are helping to nurture happy colleagues?
Read moreA tale of two donors – or the ENORMOUS difference in value between ‘what’ and ‘why’
by Charlie Hulme
Charlotte and Emily are almost identical donors with very different donation histories.
Read moreFollowing the fold
by Lyndall Stein
Lyndall Stein shows that you're never too old to learn some new tricks and passes on some fundraising tips for the young from the old.
Read moreThe treehouse of knowledge – the 34 fundamental foundations of fundraising
by Ken Burnett
Of all the nuggets of essential fundraising knowledge buried within all the lists, books and articles ever written, which would be the one list, that you’d choose to hang directly above your space, your workplace? This is that list.
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