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 […]
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10 rules for ending, starting and ending a financial year
I tell a story in my workshops about the 9 month fundraising year. It goes like this. You start the year shattered. Its been a drain. So, time for some […]
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 […]
The principle of ‘opt in’ in a civil society
We have already opted in to charity. Its called a civil society. It our starting place that we need to assert and fight for. If we want a thriving sector […]
10 saviours of the fundraising sector
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 […]
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 […]
The why and how of effective altruism …
if you’re lucky enough to live without want, it’s a natural impulse to be altruistic to others. But, asks philosopher Peter Singer, what’s the most effective way to give? This […]
The 20 best films for fundraising inspiration…
The power of story is the core of great fundraising. Sometimes the power of story to connect and amplify emotional connection is what fundraisers need to help craft their own […]
7 lessons from a house to house collection…
I finally got round to doing my annual house to house collection for the Royal British Legion. As each doorbell, letter box and door knock wore on, I rediscovered a […]
Relax, just listen….5 ways to do it better…
Summer gives us some space to sit back and relax just a little bit before the dark nights and next frantic season is upon us. It also gives us some […]