Time to get back to some fundraising basics
The torch is shining on us all right now, and it’s just got brighter. The sad death of Olive Cooke and the press feast unleashed has long been coming. Olive’s […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do you work for a best not-for profit? Why not?
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 […]
5 simple tips for sharing great stories
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 […]
An unexpected story..
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 […]