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.

Youth PWR: Face-to-face funds youth empowerment initiatives

by Dee Onigbanjo

For a young, emerging charity, trying out a new form of fundraising can be a daunting prospect. But we hope this face-to-face (F2F) fundraising success story will motivate others to be brave and bold. 

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Fundraising in India – Exploring why face-to-face continues to grow

by Ryan Valasapali and Dominic Will

As Gather Campaigns work to expand face-to-face (F2F) fundraising in India, Ryan Valasapali and Dominic Will explore the cultural similarities and differences that determine how F2F can grow in new, international markets.

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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. 

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Who’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.

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The 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.

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Pivoting 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.

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Why 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.

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