The main areas of fundraising
SOFII’s small charity showcase
by Ken Burnett
The Foundation for Social Improvement (FSI) helps small charities by sharing knowledge, expertise and experience. Upwards of 1,500 charities are helped each year, not one of them with a turnover above £1.5 million and most raising considerably less. SOFII believes we should celebrate small charities more than we do so, together with FSI, has started this showcase with the aim of levelling the playing field, or even to get the ground sloping just a little in the small charity’s direction.
Read moreThe Royal Flying Doctor Service: ‘Buy a jet’ direct mail
by SOFII
This award-winning mailing certainly caught the eye of donors – donations poured in and income soared passed the target. A subsequent newsletter must have been especially good too, because 750 people gave again even though they hadn’t been asked!
Read moreUniversity of Leeds: direct mail cash appeal to alumni
by SOFII
The direct mail appeal that raised more in 12 weeks than the University had raised in their previous eight years of sending mail appeals.
Read moreEverything you need to know about the annual appeal letter. Made easy.
by Jay Love & Tom Ahern
In one simple infographic Tom Ahern and Jay Love tell you everything you need to know about the annual appeal letter.
Read moreCanadian Diabetes Association: Diabetes Summer Surge Campaign
by SOFII
This exhibit is an excellent example of how you can maximise the potential of your existing donors in an impressively short amount of time.
Read moreAudubon Society of Rhode Island: special recognition of long-time donors
by SOFII
The Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s superb care for their donors and courage in their approach have produced results that will be the envy of charitable organisations everywhere.
Read moreSt Michael’s Foundation: the 2011-2012 annual report, a bold vision realised
by SOFII
St Michael’s always put a lot of effort into making sure that they thank their donors properly and that they are always kept up to date with what thei…
Read moreUniversity of Leeds: the memories appeal
by SOFII
This multi-channel ‘prospecting’ campaign from the University of Leeds enabled them to reach former students who had drifted away from their former university and exceeded its target by 56 per cent.
Read moreWSPA: ‘Big bear build’ and ‘big bear rescue’ appeals
by SOFII
This campaign clearly showed donors that they were highly valued by WSPA and that their support was making a difference. Having been on a journey with WSPA rescuing the captive bears since 2006, the donors were able to see the influence they had made as well as the change they could make possible now.
Read moreTelephone fundraising, part 3: designing and delivering a campaign
by Bethan Holloway
The third – and last for the time being – article on telephone fundraising from Bethan Holloway explains how to design and deliver a campaign.
Read moreChange can take us by surprise
by Andrew Papworth
Understanding the changes that could influence how your donors view your legacy marketing is extremely important says Andrew Papworth.
Read moreSt Michael’s Hospital Foundation: personalised website
by SOFII
This detailed exhibit shows how the St Michael’s Hospital Foundation increased their online giving by 20 per cent by transforming their dated and difficult-to-use website to a user-friendly, simple, personalised medium of communication.
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