by
Mark
12/10/2010
Why all charities should thank donors
One of the most dangerous things you can do to any appeal is add a 'we don't…
Research
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…
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…
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?