by
Mark
05/10/2010
Do we need to help?
Helping is a basic need state. Even before we are explicitly taught social rules, we seem to…
Research
by
Mark
04/10/2010
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.…
by
Mark
13/09/2010
Forgiveness or permission?
One thing that fundraising isn't short of are rules and regulations (OK, I know that's two, but…
by
Mark
11/09/2010
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…
by
Mark
09/09/2010
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…
by
Mark
05/09/2010
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…
by
Mark
31/08/2010
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…
by
Mark
29/08/2010
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…
by
Mark
24/08/2010
Where are you on the remarkability curve?
Whenever we undertake research with donors, we rarely hear them question the grass roots work of the…
by
Mark
23/08/2010
Understanding the barriers to giving
Donors don't particularly like to say no to charities. That's because charities are great. When you give…
by
Mark
21/08/2010
Putting the power of mums to work
Nick Clegg is off to the UN Summit in New York at the end of September andSave…
by
Mark
20/08/2010
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
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?