The main areas of fundraising

MCC-Murray Culshaw Consulting Pvt Ltd: 2007/8 annual report

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by SOFII

This is an annual report specifically designed to help India's nonprofit organisations to communicate effectively and economically through their annual report. But you don't have to be in India to benefit from this simple clear tutorial. Have a look now.

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ALS Canada: ‘Ways to Support’ document

A simple, low cost document that tells donors just how far their money will go.

by SOFII

SOFII has simple tastes. We love fundraising that costs little but raises lots. Anyone can copy these materials, which are so homemade they are reproduced on the office photocopier. Donors will love this, not just because it tells them all they need to know but also because it’s no frills/low cost.

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Children’s Hospital Foundation, Washington DC, USA: send a valentine to a child in the hospital

The landing page.

by SOFII

The Children's Hospital Foundation were convinced that Valentine's Day could have enormous potential for fundraisers. Even though the first attempts didn't live up to expectations, they perservered until, eventually, that vision paid off.

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Girlguiding UK: Impact Report 2011

The cover of the impact report.

by SOFII

Annual reports and their latest sidekick the impact report mustn't be boring – ever.

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Wikimedia Foundation: how banners can enhance fundraising

by SOFII

This exhibits shows how Wikipedia have managed to involve thousands of committed volunteers to create, test and translate each banner that we see. This really is volunteer-led fundraising at its best.

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Christian Aid: text for nets

Supporters were asked to share their experience of buying a net – both online using their social networks and in the real world using specially-made postcards.

by SOFII

This exhibit is a great example of modern fundraising. While there is a lot of talk about fundraising by text messages, rarely do we find an appeal that makes it so easy, so compelling and so tangible.

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Twestival: grassroots fundraising from volunteers

by SOFII

Twestival is the largest grassroots social media initiative to date and has raised an outstanding $1.2 million for charities all over the world.

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Tap-n-Give: modern technology for fundraising

Tap-n-Give is an innovative iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad application in which for a small donation, users receive customised images and wallpapers which they can show to family and friends.

by SOFII

This simple yet innovative exhibit shows how a new iPhone app is raising awareness and increasing donations. Will you try it out?

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Jan Uekermann: the fundraising podcasts

Jan Uekermann

by Jan Uekermann

Somebody in SOFII’s office asked ‘why do you think this exhibit deserves to be on SOFII?’ The answer is easy. It’s unique, as far as we know. It’s open and unashamed sharing of helpful information. Its content focuses on issues that are relevant to the majority of fundraisers. Jan (the creator of this podcast) says "the heart of fundraising is effective story-telling". Now, thanks to the Internet and podcasts, it's not difficult to share these stories worldwide.

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Greenpeace Italia: save the Parmigiano Reggiano from OGM

cheese

by SOFII

This email campaign is really a call to action, good image, very few words but with very high impact. It is perhaps one of the lowest cost exhibits on SOFII - and it might just be one of the most cost effective.

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Medicos Sin Fronteras: medicine for someone else’s pain

by SOFII

‘Pills for another person’s pain is a project of awareness and also a new symbol of hope.’

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Save the Children India: the ‘Every One’ campaign to reduce child deaths

No doubt, every child deserves a chance. SCF India stikes a blow against infant mortality.

by SOFII

Nearly two million children in India die every year from easily preventable diseases. Through online and face-to-face contact, the EVERY ONE campaign aims to raise awareness about this by focusing on child mortality.

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