The main areas of fundraising

Saying thank you nicely, in a letter

by SOFII Contributors

Remembering to thank donors for their support is vital. Here are five direct mail ‘thank you’ campaigns that really made a difference.

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DM from the higher ed. sector

by SOFII Contributors

There is a lot of inspiration to be had when it comes to direct mail from some of our greatest institutions: universities.

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Inspiration from Canada

by SOFII Contributors

O Canada! Our friends in the second-largest country on earth provide us with some superb examples of great direct mail fundraising.

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Great ideas from the USA

by SOFII Contributors

From sea to shining sea fundraisers in the United States are leading innovators and inspirers, notably in the field of direct mail campaigns.

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Direct mail from the UK

by SOFII Contributors

From Friends of the Earth to Greenpeace, the RSPB to Mencap: a collection of the best direct mail campaigns from the UK.

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European ideas worth swiping

by SOFII Contributors

Get your passports ready as we travel around Europe to explore some of the great direct mail ideas currently working wonders across the continent.

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Direct mail from Africa and Asia

by SOFII Contributors

Four essential campaigns showcasing the innovation and skills of organisations in Africa and Asia.

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Great ideas from Down Under

by SOFII Contributors

We look at great campaigns and novel ideas from the wonderful shores of Australia and New Zealand.

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Islamic 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.

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Enhance your online fundraising abilities in four steps

by Sarah Daren

In her second article for SOFII Sarah Daren shares her experiences of building successful crowdfunding campaigns and provides four key pieces of advice to make your online giving platform successful.

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How MQ’s brilliant faith in relationships is launching them into sustainability

by Rachel Stephenson Sheff

The major donors showcase: a great story from UK mental illness charity MQ shows the power of maintaining close relationships with donors. 

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SOFII stars: the best of corporate social engagement

by SOFII

Charities working in tandem with business can achieve remarkable results. In this edition of SOFII Stars, we present several wonderful examples where clever fundraising strategies led to exceptional partnerships!

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