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 […]
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The 7 pillars of legacy culture leadership
To make a change in legacies we need the right culture and the right leadership to make it happen. It’s about us personally but also our teams and our organisations […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Lost Fathers – spare a thought
Fathers Day. A moment to reflect on being and having a dad. A complex thing, boiled to a simple notion on a single day. But for all the love and […]
Eat the Legacy Fundraising Frog
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
You can’t take it with you…but you still need to talk…
The final episode of a quality TV programme about making wills marks a welcome contribution to a difficult subject by the BBC. And doesn’t it show the need for families […]