Individual donors
What would fundraising be without donors? And what would SOFII be without a special area devoted to nurturing and developing donor relationships? Within this special space SOFII has selected and assembled a glittering array of specialist showcases in which we display a treasure trove of examples of the art and science of donor relationship development.
Sightsavers Ireland: The most sincere thank you ever written
by Reinier Spruit
When two of their donors passed away, Sightsavers Ireland reached out to their daughter to express their sorrow and explain how her parents’ donations had made a difference. This beautiful thank you message is a testament to the power of connecting to donors.
Read moreRNLI: We are one crew
by Joe Burnett
This short but wonderful video from the RNLI thanks donors for their ongoing support during the coronavirus pandemic. But crucially, it also sends out heartfelt hopes that they too are keeping safe and well through these trying times.
Read moreGrowing fear and a return to basic needs - week two of the coronavirus sentiment tracker
by Richard Spencer
Charity support appears to be up since last week, but the second week of the coronavirus sentiment tracker shows some worrying trends that charities will need to address.
Read moreSiloam Mission: hand-drawn gratitude report
by Mike Duerksen
This gratitude report is a wonderful piece of communication. By sharing the experiences of one beneficiary, Siloam Mission showed how their donors were at the heart of his story.
Read moreSt. Vincent de Paul: Cuddly bear direct mail pack
by Daniel Alvey
This festive direct mail campaign featured a cute, cuddly, heart-warming character. It was the first direct mail pack sent to warm donors who had been recruited online, and the results prove that thinking positively and telling a great story can lead you to fundraising success.
Read moreWorld 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 moreMind Pause Box
by Caroline Appleton
A beautifully designed self-care subscription box that was tailor-made for its target audience and encourages regular giving for Mind -the Pause Box is a trailblazer.
Read moreSecrets of direct mail 2: answering the right questions with your envelope
by Chris Keating
In part two of our series on the ideas of Siegfried Vögele, Chris Keating explains how to use Vögele’s method in how envelopes are designed. Something that simple can make all the difference to your direct mail campaign. And you could also help some capybaras too.
Read moreHabitat for Humanity: Happy Mother’s Day video
by John Lepp
By featuring actual beneficiaries in this video campaign Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region, Agents of Good and Atomic Spark found the emotional core of the cause to connect with donors.
Read moreIslamic Relief: ‘Saving lives isn't easy’ video
by Joe Burnett
A funny, intelligent video (featuring star in the making Yusuf) demonstrates the complexity of international aid and why organisations such as Islamic Relief are so important in the global fight against poverty.
Read moreHow Save the Dogs used a founder’s birthday for fundraising success
by Veronica Parise & Vania Pavan
Discover the multi-channel campaign that helped an Italian charity raise enough money to build a shelter for stray dogs.
Read moreHow the RNLI made me a donor
by Kathryn Holloway
Kathryn Holloway of Friends of the Earth shares the story of how she became a donor, inspired from a young age by a unique collection box.
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