The Good Leaders 10 step new year manifesto
As the clock struck 12 and 2018 ticked in, and in the aftermath of that midnight moment, you will have reflected. Year in and year out are natural moments, as […]
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Why spirit matters most in fundraising
Travel is a theme I keep coming back to. In those moments on the road, when you get to see, hear and feel the essence of motivation and inspiration becomes […]
Let’s focus on achievement in 2017
Do you remember achieving something remarkable? Something that you had built, had changed? For some, achievements are huge…for some, small and every day. Connecting with what achievement feels and looks […]
Remember a charity and its global legacy
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 […]
How to choose which charity to work for
How about this. Choose the charity you work for rather than they choose you. Find an adventure. Choose a mission and a cause. Choose a bright future and an urgent […]
The currency of community
The village fete in english summer sunshine. Rows of stalls around the green and the makeshift stage, held together by committees and clubs, by local heroes of all generations Among […]
10 emotional connections for legacy fundraising
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 […]
How to upgrade your thank you letter
Thank you. Simple words and simple sentiment. Trips off the tongue and the page. Yet in reality, it can be completely boring we don’t even see it. Time for […]
Having my heart broken at Starbucks
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 […]
My Personal tribute to Tony Elischer
There was a photo of Tony in the early days of the ICFM when Tony was still at the Imperial Cancer Research Fund, where he had huge 80’s glasses. I […]