Points to consider when raising funds during the attack on Ukraine
Few of us will have been unaffected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. I don’t think I’ll…
Heretical fundraising ideas for 2022
I’ve often thought that the best fundraising practices that inconveniently clash with that sparkly new product or…
What do donors think about giving now we are 7 months into the pandemic?
As the number of infections increase across the UK and restrictions on our movements are re-imposed, I…
Do your donors give to focus on a problem or to forget it?
One of the findings that’s been pretty consistent in our research into attitudes to giving in the…
The time for leadership – giving in the time of Coronavirus.
With more than a 100 days passing since the lockdown began in the UK, I’m happy to…
Fundraising in 2021 – what might we expect?
The roller coaster that is 2020 isn’t even half way through and we’ve seen huge changes in…
Lessons from the flu pandemic of 1918/19 that fundraisers can learn from today. A guest post by Giles Pegram CBE
There are a lot of words being used by politicians in the current crisis which irritate me: …
Free resources for creating a Coronavirus Appeal
I wanted to share an update on preparations at Bluefrog for working whilst the Covid-19 situations continues.…
Where is the value in subscription box fundraising?
Over the last few years, there’s been a huge growth in commercial subscription box schemes. Most work…
A guide to fundraising on the back of a postcard
A few weeks ago, I was reading BARB’s 2018’s Viewing Report and saw a mention of Harold…
How do donors manage their philanthropic budgets?
For much of the past decade, UK fundraisers have worked in a market that has struggled to…
What is your favourite fundraising book?
Today is World Book Day. Which is rather appropriate timing to ask you for some book related…
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?