Face-to-face
For many organisations face-to-face or street fundraising has proved to be the most cost-effective way of recruiting large numbers of new monthly donors. But there are problems and challenges too. Many lessons have been learned around the world since face-to-face fundraising first became popular, and this showcase seeks to capture these and share them with you.
Greenpeace: Face-to-face reinvented during the pandemic
by Shabby Amini
With the coronavirus pandemic in full force, Greenpeace reinvented their face-to-face fundraising and did so with the needs of the donor in mind. Click to read why Shabby Amini celebrated this campaign at IWITOT: the supporter experience edition.
Read moreWho’s the chugger?
by Anne Marshall
In this fictional story, Anne Marshall shares a ‘day in the life’ of a face-to-face fundraiser who braves the hideous cold and tries to make a difference, against all odds.
Read moreThe F2F Hub – collaborative working keeps fundraisers on track through coronavirus
by Rachael Moore
Through mutual support and the sharing of experiences, face-to-face fundraisers around the world are bringing forth a bright new future – even in times of crisis.
Read morePivoting and pirouetting: how face-to-face got the moves during coronavirus
by Daryl Upsall
Despite the 1st International Face2Face Fundraising Congress being forced to move online during the pandemic, organiser Daryl Upsall sees a bright future ahead and celebrates the face-to-face fundraisers who have risen to the challenge.
Read moreWhy coronavirus has been UNICEF’s catalyst for change in face-to-face fundraising
by Daniel McDonnell
The pandemic has hit all areas of fundraising hard, but none more so than face-to-face. Here, Daniel McDonnell of UNICEF shows you how the crisis has transformed their approach to street fundraising.
Read moreFace-to-face fundraising: Bill’s story
by Anne Marshall
Anne Marshall, Director of Field Operations for the Canada division of agency Up Fundraising, tells the inspirational tale of her friend Bill and how he is one of the best face-to-face fundraisers she’s ever met.
Read moreThe face-to-face fundraisers back on the street after lockdown
by Peter Steinmayer
As face-to-face fundraising markets slowly reopened in parts of Europe, Peter Steinmayer, Head of Face-to-Face at the Austrian Fundraising Association (Fundraising Verband Austria), shared his insights from the fundraisers’ first days back on the streets of Vienna.
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World Vision: The Story Shop
by Joe Burnett
Learn how World Vision took their cause into the world of high-end shopping – through an interactive, beautifully-designed store that was informative and made it easy for donors to make their gift.
Read moreUNICEF Canada: 360° immersive experience
by Joe Burnett
How UNICEF Canada brought donors and beneficiaries closer together through the excellent use of virtual reality.
Read moreBlue Cross: Tap Dogs
by SOFII
Terrific innovation by animal charity Blue Cross who found a funny and eye-catching way to get their rescue dogs to lend their paws to the cause.
Read moreBecoming the bee, with Jean Bishop
by Alfie Waldron
Meet Jean, a 91-year-old with a passion for fundraising, a smile for everyone she meets and a brilliant homemade bee costume.
Read moreWWF: Virtual Reality Tiger Experience
by SOFII
Experiential marketing and virtual reality are a roaring success for WWF-UK's Adopt a Tiger face-to-face campaign.
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