The main areas of fundraising
The 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.
Read moreBig Dog Ranch - Great Give 2017
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
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
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
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.
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