Looking after donors by looking after your team
Following on from the changes at Bluefrog Towers, we’ve caught our breath and looked at what we want Bluefrog Fundraising to be. It’s easy to see that there will be many differences from the old Bluefrog. The fundraising landscape is very different from what we...
How not to do PowerPoint
I've been both sides of the laptop for a fair number of PowerPoint presentations in my life. I've not seen many of these techniques but sadly, I have seen some of them. Instructional and funny video from Don McMillan. Life After Death PowerPoint from EMT...
Secret taping in the bar at the IOF conference 2005?
I've just stumbled upon this recording of some people talking about the popularity of different charities. It sounds like it was recorded at a UK fundraising conference back in 2005. Click on the link below to hear. IOF secret taping I'm sure you'll recognise the...
An eight point plan for when good intentions go wrong
Some interesting data regarding the impact of Action for Children's recent TV campaign has recently been published. It shows the campaign did very well, gaining 9% awareness along with a 20% increase in people saying they would be likely to consider donating to the charity. It's...
A new resource
There are a fair few blogs around with a focus on fundraising and a big chunk of other ones that look at management issues. But I haven't seen too many that look at management from a charity perspective. We work in a very special industry. One where people...
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?