The main areas of fundraising
Right now, the supporter experience matters more than ever
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by Joe Burnett
How are you going to maintain an excellent donor experience for your supporters in this time of crisis? Six expert fundraisers explain how their organisations are reacting to coronavirus, whilst still ensuring they are there for those who give to them.
Read moreGoderich ‘Mind and body’ campaign
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by Steve Thomas
A lesson in how to tap into community spirit, this campaign shows how far you can go with a little expertise, the right approach and clear donor-focused messaging.
Read moreBig Dog Ranch - Great Give 2017
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by Derrick Feldmann
With excellent donor stewardship using the latest technology and a bank of research to back its strategy, this campaign was a rip-roaring success and shows the value of learning from the past to improve on the present.
Read moreBaptist World Aid - Growth Giver
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by Fiona McPhee
A scene-stealer from I Wish I’d Thought of That at IFC 2019, this campaign shows the virtue of great donor-centred communications and a bold vision.
Read moreSiloam Mission: hand-drawn gratitude report
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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 moreThe Canadian Lung Association: Santa Door Drop
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by Steve Thomas
It’s the simplicity of this door drop that really makes it a hit. And a Canadian classic no less! By recreating the ruddy cheeks, red garb and big beard of the classic Coca-Cola Santa, Steve Thomas and Ross Reid gave donors something familiar and fun to latch onto.
Read moreLife Education Australia: ‘Healthy Harold’ and the giraffe business appeal
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by Steve Thomas
With a target audience of only a few hundred prospective donors, fundraiser Steve Thomas (of ST) and charity Life Education brought in thousands of Australian dollars with this iconic campaign.
Read moreGood Neighbors: Twinkle Twinkle Little Box
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by Borie Han
This exciting campaign from Korea rightly won the audience prize at SOFII’s flagship event I Wish I’d Thought of That (IWITOT) at the International Fundraising Convention in 2019.
Read moreSt. Vincent de Paul’s Bear Pack: bringing the cute and cuddly back to Christmas
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by Daniel Alvey
This great direct mail campaign shows the value of defying conventions and positive messaging, with astounding results.
Read moreNetherlands Red Cross and 3FM: Serious Request
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by Mark Astarita
Discover how a partnership between the Netherlands Red Cross and a leading radio station raised serious funds and made a serious impact.
Read moreWoW! Presents - Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity: Freya’s story
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by Joe Burnett
From World-changers at Work, this is the story of how one brave teenager turned tragedy into opportunity and raised money for the people who saved her life.
Read moreBreast Cancer Research Foundation: ‘Pink Mercy’ skin
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by Lucy Casey
Teaming up with gaming giants Blizzard, Breast Cancer Research Foundation showed true inspiration in coming up with the perfect marriage between a good cause and the world of modern video games.
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