When my grandmother met Nelson Mandela..
When my grandmother died, I think I missed her spirit the most. There is something that is empty when a guiding light leaves you. Someone you have known all your […]
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We need more shared bonding
You are thrown together with people you’ve not met before. Away from home, bonded in a common purpose. New and hopeful but a wee bit scared. Then you dive in […]
3 acts of kindness from tragedy and triumph
A beautiful soul I know used kindness as a theme in a job interview recently. She wove the heart of kindness into the role, who it was for,and what she […]
5 brill charity thank you videos ……
Thank you. Simple stuff maybe, and simply done makes a world of difference. But sometimes, the heartfelt message needs a little edge. Video continues to grow – from TV ads […]
Photos That Captured the Best Moments in People’s Lives
This is lovely….
30 fundraising memories in 30 fundraising years
The institute of Fundraising is celebrating its 30th birthday at its annual Convention. It’s an opportunity to reflect and celebrate how far we have come in british fundraising. But equally […]
The why and how of effective altruism …
if you’re lucky enough to live without want, it’s a natural impulse to be altruistic to others. But, asks philosopher Peter Singer, what’s the most effective way to give? This […]
The 21 habits of poor fundraisers…
We look for the best in fundraisers….but too often we find the worst. No ones perfect. No one does everything right. But the fundraiser living happily in this list probably […]
How to hold your own state funeral
The national funeral of Baroness Thatcher (whatever your view) – a spectacular experience of remembrance, theatre and private reflection. Planned with the complicated combination of state protocol and private wishes, […]
The 20 best films for fundraising inspiration…
The power of story is the core of great fundraising. Sometimes the power of story to connect and amplify emotional connection is what fundraisers need to help craft their own […]