Why fundraising feels worse than it used to
by
Mark
02/01/2026
Betwixmas reflections on how trend-chasing, short-term approval and moral signalling have combined to undermine a craft built on trust and long-term value. Regular readers here, and those of you who read my main blog over on substack, will know that I keep returning to the...
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Do rebrands tend to suppress fundraising success?
by
Mark
04/02/2025
I've been digging through annual reports lately, looking at which organisations have seen the most impressive growth over the last few years—huge credit to UNHCR, Tearfund, Islamic Relief, and MSF for their strong performance! One area that’s caught my eye in the reports that I’ve...
The Essentials

Crack the Code to Regular Giving: Insights, Strategies, and a Special Giveaway!

‘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?



