The main areas of fundraising
So you want more major gifts this year? Here’s the secret!
by Claire Axelrad
Are you thinking of asking a major donor for a gift? Claire Axelrad’s top tips will guide you through how to do so successfully.
Read moreThe Salvation Army: Why is it so hard to see black and blue?
by Rebecca Wilson
Discover how the Salvation Army Southern Africa Territory used a viral meme to raise awareness of the serious issue of domestic violence.
Read moreMeals on Wheels San Francisco: ‘Deliver Hope’ Giving Tuesday appeal
by Clay Buck
Clay Buck was vaguely sceptical about Giving Tuesday, but then a campaign came along that changed his mind. It took the Giving Tuesday ethos and turned it into something very special – and here’s how.
Read moreShelter: Give People Change legacy proposition and campaign
by Joe Nicholson
In this case study you’ll discover how Shelter transformed their legacy fundraising and secured £1 million of pledges in just one year. Crucially, the charity began their campaign with a new and improved proposition for long-term donors.
Read morePlanned Parenthood: Donate in Pence’s name
by Laura Golland
At the FINZ Conference IWITOT session in 2020 Laura Golland shared how Planned Parenthood fought back against Mike Pence’s anti-abortion plans and raised vital funds – all while he attempted to defund the organisation.
Read moreLung Foundation Australia: Christmas 2020 digital campaign
by SOFII
Lung Foundation Australia wanted to increase their social media presence and convert click-throughs to donations for their upcoming Christmas campaign. With help from agency Bigfoot Fundraising, the charity delivered a hugely successful digital fundraising appeal.
Read moreThe F2F Hub – collaborative working keeps fundraisers on track through coronavirus
by Rachael Moore
Through mutual support and the sharing of experiences, face-to-face fundraisers around the world are bringing forth a bright new future – even in times of crisis.
Read moreJewish Foundation of Manitoba: The Book of Life legacy programme
by Kimberley MacKenzie
It’s hard to know how to start a conversation about legacies. But the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba found the perfect way to do just that. In this case study, Kimberley MacKenzie explains that instead of talking about death, the charity chose to talk about life – through the stories of their donors.
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Pivoting and pirouetting: how face-to-face got the moves during coronavirus
by Daryl Upsall
Despite the 1st International Face2Face Fundraising Congress being forced to move online during the pandemic, organiser Daryl Upsall sees a bright future ahead and celebrates the face-to-face fundraisers who have risen to the challenge.
Read moreToronto Dominion Charitable Trust: #TDThanksYou video
by Karla Paotonu
Can a bank’s way of thanking customers be an inspiration for fundraisers? In this presentation from our IWITOT session at the FINZ Conference 2020, Karla Paotonu got attendees thinking about how they acknowledge their donors.
Read moreHow to show the right gratitude attitude to new e-mail subscribers
by Ephraim Gopin
The first e-mail you send to new subscribers is crucial, as it will inform whether or not they open any subsequent messages. In this handy guide, Ephraim Gopin explains how to ensure you start off on the front foot.
Read moreWhy coronavirus has been UNICEF’s catalyst for change in face-to-face fundraising
by Daniel McDonnell
The pandemic has hit all areas of fundraising hard, but none more so than face-to-face. Here, Daniel McDonnell of UNICEF shows you how the crisis has transformed their approach to street fundraising.
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