More evidence why fundraisers should be focusing on older and wealthier donors.
I’ve been going through the latest British Social Attitudes survey looking at how attitudes to socially positive…
New research. What happened to giving in 2023?
CAF have just published their annual UK Giving report for 2024. That link takes you to the…
People give to charity for the most curious reasons
When it comes to giving to charity, there’s always a point of connection, an experience, a deep-seated…
Why do so many wealthy donors give so little?
If the typical UK donor has been giving just £20 a month to charity for much of…
Why do people give? The missing £5 billion one with Giles Pegram.
For the past month or so, I’ve been posting videos on LinkedIn examining the causes of the…
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…
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…
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?