How do donors choose which charities they support?
I spent an interesting day at the CGAP conference in London on Friday. The highlight was Beth…
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What’s different about See The Difference?
I gave my first gift via See The Difference on Monday. If you haven’t heard of them,…
Why do we treat donors like mushrooms?
YouGov published an interestingpiece of research last week looking at attitudes to charity performance. They found that…
Are twittering charities still stuck on broadcast mode?
A number of people have commented on my increasing levels of generosity over the last month or…
The fundraiser’s wristband
Wear this at all times and consult it before making any decisions.
Social media in numbers (refreshed)
The ubiquitous Social Media in Numbers video has been refreshed. I've pulled out just a few facts…
The twelve tweets of April
With the year skipping along quite nicely, it's time for the April Twitter round up. It's another…
Do brands matter in a recession?
When your charity undertakes a re-brand does it stop and start at the design stage or does…
Today is World Malaria Day
Today is World Malaria Day. Not much news from the NGOs so I thought I’d put up…
Fundraising as fashion
I was out buying a giant map today and saw this display in a nearby clothes shop.…
Essential tips on successful face to face recruitment
Just discovered this, which made me chuckle. It’s more a lesson in how not to do it.