Has Trump finally destroyed the mid-value donor?
How Sentinels and Arcadians Are Shaping the Future of Philanthropy From time to time, history gives us a sharp jolt - a moment that doesn’t merely disrupt the surface of things, but reshapes the very foundations of how we think, behave, and give. A financial...
Alternatives to Kmspico: Safe Ways to Activate Software
In the realm of software activation, terms like kmspico descargar often surface as quick solutions. However, relying on questionable tools can expose users to potential security threats. This article explores safer alternatives for activating software without resorting to piracy or harmful downloads. Understanding Kmspico Descargar...
Why I had to close Bluefrog down (and why I set up Bluefrog Fundraising)
UPDATE - 15 July 2015: HMRC reversed their decision on retrospective payments, in effect allowing agencies like Bluefrog to apply the new interpretation of rules moving forward rather than trying to reclaim the previous six years worth of payments (that were unrecoverable from charities). In...
An influential fundraiser
The poll for the most influential fundraiser has just been opened by Civil Society's Fundraising magazine and my thoughts on it haven't changed. Every year, we chat to people, read books, blogs, articles and watch presentations. What we learn influences us. As a result, we...
You really should write to your grandmother more often
One of the first tasks that I give to trainee copywriters is to write an appeal letter to their grandmother. Not people like their grandmother. They write the letter to their grandmother – by name. It doesn't matter if the appeal is for overseas aid,...
A CEO who actually does carry his charity
Jeremy Hulme, Chief Executive of SPANA, ably supported by Simon Pope, Director of Communications, and Peter Muffet, donkey running expert, achieved something amazing on Sunday. They completed the London Marathon dressed as fully laden donkeys. Their amazing costumes acted as a graphic reminder of the...
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?