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…
Donor needs
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…
Why you should stop f***ing about with your logo and stick to fundraising instead
A few weeks ago, I presented Rogare‘s inaugural Critical Fundraising lecture at Kingston University. My topic was…
Why do people give? The Donor Participation Project with Louis Diez.
Today’s podcast features Louis Diez, the founder of the Donor Participation Project (DPP). Louis set up the…
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…
Five fantastic insights for fundraisers from the British Red Cross Museum of Kindness
One of the many great things about charities is the people they attract to work for them…
The Omicron variant, more restrictions and failings of leadership. What should fundraisers do now? Video presentation
Back in September 2021, I recorded a presentation about the ongoing impact of Covid-19 on giving for…
Heretical fundraising ideas for 2022
I’ve often thought that the best fundraising practices that inconveniently clash with that sparkly new product or…
What are the long-term effects of Covid-19 on fundraising?
Month after month for well over a decade, at Bluefrog we have been speaking to donors about…
So, what did happen to giving in 2020?
I’ve been lucky enough to have been given early access to some of the key findings from…
People who have more money can give more away.
OK. OK. I know. That’s a truism. You obviously have to have some spare cash if you…
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…