Why do we treat donors like mushrooms?
YouGov published an interestingpiece of research last week looking at attitudes to charity performance. They found that…
Donor needs
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.
Fundraising 1880s style
Another treat from the archives from Gary Shearin at the YMCA. This time it's an appeal letter…
You reap what you sow
Having spent a few days in Cornwall, I had an opportunity to get on the delivery end…
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?