Do we need to help?
Helping is a basic need state. Even before we are explicitly taught social rules, we seem to…
Research
How should we defend face-to-face fundraising?
During my recent break from blogging, I've been keeping an eye on the debate about face-to-face fundraising.…
Forgiveness or permission?
One thing that fundraising isn’t short of are rules and regulations (OK, I know that’s two, but…
Flashfunding – donor power in action
I’ve mentioned lendwithcare.org before. Rather than ask people to give money to charity, lendwithcare.org gives people a…
Why do older people give to charity?
Here’s a little research that helps shine a light on why it’s predominantly older people that give…
How does your charity compare to a serial killer?
If you find yourself thinking that your charity has a tough job raising funds because you can’t…
What happens after that mailing pack lands on the mat?
TNT Post have just released the results of a poll on the importance of direct mail for…
Ten (eleven) best practices for online fundraisers
Sean Powell has just published a rather useful free e-book that will point anyone who isn’t well…
Where are you on the remarkability curve?
Whenever we undertake research with donors, we rarely hear them question the grass roots work of the…
Understanding the barriers to giving
Donors don’t particularly like to say no to charities. That’s because charities are great. When you give…
Putting the power of mums to work
Nick Clegg is off to the UN Summit in New York at the end of September andSave…
Why have just one supporter, when you could have a whole group of them?
This is a quick follow-up to my recent post about lendwithcare.org. Even though it’s still in beta,…
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?