Data and reports
Creative and effective use of data can transform your fundraising. This showcase features a range of case studies from organisations who are committed to making the most of their data. It also includes articles that show you how to get more from the data you hold. Finally, you will find pieces on fundraising data and benchmarking that could offer you useful information when planning future budgets and communications.
As younger donors step up to donate, are charities ready for them?
by Anjali Bewtra
Younger donors are ready to give to charities, but delivering fundraising messages in the right way could make a big difference to if they choose your cause. Blue State’s Anjali Bewtra shares what fundraisers should consider when communicating with younger donors, as well as examples of charities that are already doing it well.
Read moreSix tips for building stronger relationships with supporters across generations
by Aurora Virtanen
Your donors come from a range of different generations, and it can be a challenge to build strong relationships with all of them. Recently, the team at Blackbaud devised some handy tips that will help you connect with supporters from each age group and build solid relationships.
Read moreFive key findings from Blackbaud’s 2024 ‘The Status of UK Fundraising’ report
by SOFII
Are you looking for views on the current state of charity fundraising in the UK? Well, look no further. Over 850 fundraisers shared their recent fundraising performance and experience with Blackbaud to help generate this useful benchmarking report.
Read moreBritish Muslims are the most generous group in the UK – how can fundraisers engage them?
by Jasmine Miah
Blue State’s essential report shows that UK Muslims gave four times more in the last 12 months than UK average. Almost half are planning to give more to charity in the next year. Three in four have already donated to support individuals impacted by the war in Gaza. And one in two are open to giving their Zakat to charitable organisations. What does this mean for charities and fundraisers like you?
Read moreNew study finds legacy giving has gained ground beyond boomer generation
by Remember A Charity
Legacy giving is one of the largest sources of voluntary income for UK charities, but what are the latest trends in legacy giving? These new findings from a long-running benchmarking study provide vital insights for fundraisers – simply click to learn more.
Read moreNew year, new changes in digital fundraising – five tips to help you prepare
by Eric Reif
Changes in online marketing and data privacy have made it harder than ever to find new donors. And as we embark on a new year in fundraising, more shifts are on the horizon. So what can fundraisers like you do to make sure you’re prepared to communicate with and nurture your donors in an ever-evolving digital landscape?
Read moreInclusion or disillusion – how do LGBT+ people in the UK feel about giving to charity?
by Amy Nield
The LGBT+ community represents a huge and growing demographic with considerable giving power. For charities and fundraisers, understanding how to engage this group has never been more important. In this report from sector specialists Consider, their team found out how LGBT+ people in the UK really feel about giving to charities.
Read moreNew 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 moreFundraisers, are you ready for a potential cyber attack?
by Jack Steadman
Jack Steadman, chief technology strategist at agency Blue State, shares some crucial steps that he believes could help your organisation maintain cyber security and protect donor data.
Read moreCDE project 3 summary: satisfaction and commitment
by The Commission on the Donor Experience
This project will create a practical guide to measuring other main indices of success than money or RFV and will show where relevant research and examples of best practice can be found.
CDE project 3 section 1: actions and approach
by The Commission on the Donor Experience
This section may be called Measurement, but it’s actually about culture, strategy and people.
Read moreCDE project 3 section 2: putting the principles and actions into practice - step 1 and 2
by The Commission on the Donor Experience
Step 1: Make a commitment to growing donor satisfaction and loyalty
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