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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]