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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Sunday Times 100 Best not-for-profit organisations to work for reveals some intriguing insights and a few juicy challenges Of the 100 listed in the not-for-profit list, only 21 are […]
Looking for stories, understanding them, capturing them and sharing them requires a mindset as much as practical tools. It all starts with defining what’s right in front of you, and […]
A second salute in two weeks. Barnardo’s ad is brave and hits hard. A clever contrast that highlights stolen childhoods for so many children with the difference that care and […]
Great stories get lost because they are often poorly told. The story-teller matters as much as the story. Simple, clear, emotional and true. Sometimes, we try too hard – when […]
3 things. Giles Pegram always summarised his genius at key points with the phrase 3 things. Always right. In time, we all learnt the art. Three things. So here are […]
Procrastination. A lovely word and something I naturally practice myself. Someone sent me a book on procrastination and how to deal with it. I will read it soon. Promise. There’s […]
This is tough. Brave, hard-hitting, honest, heartbreaking, direct, emotional. A powerful authentic story. Controversial but required. A rallying call. A solution. This is the sort of ad that floors you. […]