The main areas of fundraising
Face-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 moreSightsavers 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 moreWhy do people give? The legacy podcast with Richard Radcliffe
by Mark Phillips
In this conversation, experienced legacy fundraiser Richard Radcliffe shares why people leave bequests and what changes he has noticed over the years, particularly as baby boomers have begun to seriously consider which charities they want to remember.
Read moreMountbatten Isle of Wight : Coronavirus appeal
by Jax Jones
To cope with spiralling costs and declining income, Mountbatten Isle of Wight, a hospice in the UK’s smallest county launched a hugely successful online appeal that is exceeding all expectations.
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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The University of Manchester: Emergency hardship appeal
by Jemma Gurr
In a difficult time, this appeal demonstrates the power of reaching out to your community and simply asking for their help.
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 moreFundraising in a time of crisis: five ways to think about the supporter experience now
by Richard Turner
Fundraiser Richard Turner shares how charities such as RNLI, Asthma UK, Freedom from Torture, and SolarAid are responding to the coronavirus crisis and reaching out to their supporters.
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 moreBluefrog Fundraising’s free resources for creating a coronavirus appeal
by Mark Phillips
During uncertain times it’s refreshing to find that people are offering help to fundraisers and charities who may be affected by the coronavirus outbreak. One such hero is Mark Phillips of UK agency Bluefrog Fundraising, who provides much-needed support, advice and useful templates in this excellent blog post.
Read moreRight now, the supporter experience matters more than ever
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
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.
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