10 of the best words to use in legacy fundraising
Some words matter more than others. Some have a rounder meaning, set a tone better and signal a mood more easily. In legacies the right words can be the difference […]
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4 simple words to use to describe giving to charity
Working with fundraisers is a constant journey of discovery. We were discussing how to respond in a simple way to a supporter who said they wanted to do more….what else […]
The Lost Fathers – spare a thought
Fathers Day. A moment to reflect on being and having a dad. A complex thing, boiled to a simple notion on a single day. But for all the love and […]
Did you reach the moon & the stars at the end of the financial year?
It’s the end of the financial year for many charities. The reconciliation of numbers. The contemplation of budget versus actual. The gap or the excess. Important as they are, what […]
I just gave to myself….
There’s a beauty in the sun burning a London pavement. Bright and hot and very much alive. A bright light shone on me last week. I was hurtling to the […]
It’s time fundraising became a movement..
Is it right to have a vision for fundraising. A grand aspiration. It is. I do. I believe fundraising should be a movement. I believe it needs everyone at every […]
10 ways we fail Community Fundraisers
We fail community fundraisers. All the time, every day, for years and years. Its time we were honest and did something about it. I’m not saying community fundraisers are angels […]
Celebrate the Independent on Sunday Happy 100
Here’s to the Independents alternative to The Sunday Times Rich List. The seventh annual Independent on Sunday Happy List – 100 people who, without thought of personal gain, give back and […]
5 reflections from the London Marathon and its amazing stories
The sun is shining. Early morning London stirs, its arteries held for the later procession of humanity. Road side places are captured, banners are hung, flags are raised as bleary […]
Those are the moments to live for…what’s yours….?
Bruce Forsyth is retiring from Strictly Come Dancing. When interviewed, Karen Hardy the dance partner of Mark Ramprakash who won in 2006 told a story of how they had a […]