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.
This section is kindly sponsored by Fundraising Initiatives Limited.
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 both informative and allowed for easy donations.
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.
Read moreMinistry of Stories: Hoxton Street Monster Supply Store
by SOFII
Fiendish fun in this creative shop that raises funds for the children's writing and mentoring centre on the same premises that is accessed through a secret door.
Read moreThe day World Vision welcomed me to their world
by Laura Croudace
Here is Laura Croudace’s personal account of a new form of face-to-face experiential donor recruitment. It all started when she spotted a mud hut when out shopping with her family one day.
Read moreHow to reduce F2F attrition in the first 90 days
by Charlie Hulme
Read about an important webinar to be co-hosted by DonorVoice, the Agitator and SOFII. This session will be chock-full of ‘how-to’ and tactical specifics, along with case data that will have you clamouring to put this in place yesterday.
Read moreHelp the Oma
by Ben Swart
Having trouble finding volunteers for your charity? If yes, then please go to this great case history. Its splendid use of video shows that people really do want to help others less fortunate – you just have to give them a way to do it.
Read moreThe Collection Tin
by Sam Butler
Different ways to raise money for charities nowadays are seemingly endless. Yet the humble collection tin continues to stand silently by thousands of tills in shops, pubs, or in the hands of generous volunteers. Click here to see a variety of collection boxes from years passed and be astonished at the amazing amount of money raised.
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