‘Tis Halloween. Keep to the light and beware the Four Fundraisers of the Apocalypse!
In the eerie world of fundraising, not all strategies are as they seem—some lure you in with…
Is there something irregular about regular giving?
I’ve just published another video on LinkedIn that looks at regular giving (or recurring giving or committed…
Unleash the might of the donor! Power as a component of a fundraising plan.
Mention power in fundraising circles and you’ll perhaps find yourself hearing stories detailing how wealthy donors have…
Beyond words: How thanking can transform your relationship with your charity’s supporters.
When a charity reaches out asking for help with their fundraising, especially if they’re facing challenges such…
What street food can teach us about good fundraising
There is a Sunday street food market near where I live. It’s not called ‘Come and awkwardly…
Coronavirus fundraising. What we’ve learned so far
We are now about two weeks into the Coronavirus crisis in the UK. Dust is beginning to…
How to run a quick supporter experience audit
This was originally part of my recent Donor First beats Digital First post. But the length made…
The twelve appeals of the year
Right. It’s almost Christmas. What do most of us do to celebrate? Spend too much, eat too…
The new authenticity: Just adding handwriting to an appeal doesn’t equate to reality
Creating and maintaining an authentic relationship is a key part of the Bluefrog approach to fundraising. James…
The how to fundraise without annoying people checklist
People give to make a positive difference to something that matters to them. Spend as much time,…
What do donors need from you?
As fundraisers we are in a very fortunate position. We have more advice available to us through…
What’s the point of copying if we all have different exam papers?
A few days ago, I shared this quote from the ad man, Bill Bernbach on Twitter (if…
The Essentials
‘Tis Halloween. Keep to the light and beware the Four Fundraisers of the Apocalypse!
Why do people give? The Donor Participation Project with Louis Diez.
A guide to fundraising on the back of a postcard
What does the latest research tell us about the state of fundraising?
How do donors manage their philanthropic budgets?