Why we need to learn how to pitch in fundraising
I saw a session once at a conference once upon a time where people tried to pitch, in that way in our head we all think of as a […]
I saw a session once at a conference once upon a time where people tried to pitch, in that way in our head we all think of as a […]
When Remember a Charity was born, the founders took a leap of faith. With no immediate return they could see that working together, there was a chance that a campaign might […]
There is an essential logic in fundraising. Hearts, minds and cash. The mantra for this is no gift is made without emotion to drive it. The moment you connect. A […]
At the heart of every legacy gift is always a story. It’s a currency that runs strong and is rarely devalued. Sometimes visible, most often not. Sometimes shared, sometimes celebrated. […]
Having my heartbroken at Starbucks… Drinking a latte, overlooking the platform in Starbucks at Paddington. Watching the bustle of travel and journeys that we make, we rarely get an insight into […]
Political Correctness still seems to raise a few headlines whenever it enters our world. Required medicine and correction for some, George Orwell 1984 and newspeak for others. In her TED talk above, Sally Kohn, shared what […]
Sometimes in adversity, good things can flow to greet you. Very often, the inspiration for that good comes from the past. A comforting place, when it was what it was […]
After much soul-searching in the fundraising sector in the last few months, and much anguish about the future and direction of travel, I have compiled a powerful list of 10 […]
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 […]
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 […]