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.
The UNICEF partnership with the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games
by Joe Jenkins
UNICEF's partnership with the Glasgow Commonwealth Games was the first time the opening ceremony of a global major sporting event was used by a charity to raise money: £3.7 million during that evening alone, much of it by texts from people in the audience.
Read moreInvolving your board and board members in fund development, part three
by Simone Joyaux
Your board members reluctance to take part in your fundraising could be down to plain fear. In Simone Uncensored this week you'll find some useful tips on how to show them that it is a great, fulfilling thing to do – nothing to be scared of at all.
Read moreIt’s time to create a strategy for your website that will increase your fundraising
by Beate Sørum
If you follow these five steps you will create a strategy that will make the content of your website work hard for you and your donors happy.
Read moreA simple equation, plus three big reasons to buy this book
by Craig Linton & Giles Pegram CBE
There are many good books on fundraising, says Craig Linton, but not many truly great ones. Retention Fundraising by Roger Craver of the Agitator is one of those books and is an instant classic. At its heart is the simple equation: retention + commitment = increased lifetime value. Read it, find the big reasons – and banish attrition forever.
Read moreLessons from the Annual Lectures: Kirsty Simpson’s view
by Kirsty Simpson
See the last of SOFII’s lessons learned at the 2014 Annual Lectures from Kirsty Simpson. Find out who are the fundraising fairies.
Read moreLessons from the Annual Lectures: Stephanie Drummond's view
by Stephanie Drummond
Now Stephanie Drummond, who also won a place at the Annual Lectures through SOFII’s competition, tells us the valuable lessons she learned on that day. Go and get your fishing rod!
Read moreDo we really need another book on storytelling? Part 2
by Bethan Francis & Rory Green
Click here to see more thoughts and opinions on Ken Burnett’s Storytelling can change the world from Bethan Francis in the UK and Rory Green in Canada. Just a little trailer: you can’t make important change if you aren’t an expert teller of stories.
Read moreWhat’s next in fundraising? Part 4
by Kirsty Simpson
Our final essay winner on the next big thing for fundraising. Click here to find out about Kirsty Simpson’s leap of faith.
Read moreDo we really need another book on storytelling?
by Charlie Hulme & Rob Woods & Joe Jenkins
An important new book about storytelling is given a special review from not just one, not just two but three of the UK's most eminently qualified reviewers.
Read moreWhat’s next in fundraising? Part 3
by Stephanie Drummond
Third of our essay winners on the theme of what’s the next big thing for fundraising? is here for you, now.
Read moreThe six essential building blocks of fundraising success
by Roewen Wishart
A fundraising text from Australia is unusual, says Roewenn Wishart. Read his review of Yes You Can Fund It by Shannon Anderson, which he says is well worth reading whether you’re new to fundraising or an old hand.
Read moreLessons from the Annual Lectures: Emily Henry’s view
by Emily Henry
Emily Henry, also a winner, says that the Annual Lectures was full of inspiring, thought-provoking insights into what fundraising is currently, where it is going and how it can improve. If you were one of the unfortunate souls who missed this event, she lists here her top 10 lessons – the ones you just have to know!
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