by
Mark
25/04/2010
Today is World Malaria Day
Today is World Malaria Day. Not much news from the NGOs so I thought I'd put up…
Creative
by
Mark
24/04/2010
Fundraising as fashion
I was out buying a giant map today and saw this display in a nearby clothes shop.…
by
Mark
23/04/2010
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.
by
Mark
23/04/2010
Fundraising 1880s style
Another treat from the archives from Gary Shearin at the YMCA. This time it's an appeal letter…
by
Mark
21/04/2010
You reap what you sow
Having spent a few days in Cornwall, I had an opportunity to get on the delivery end…
by
Mark
20/04/2010
Those young men knew how to fundraise
Gary Shearin from YMCA England has discovered a couple of great examples of YMCA fundraising materials in…
by
Mark
19/04/2010
Who makes the final decision about what you send to donors?
I've always loved research. It lies at the very heart of Bluefrog. We channel a large part…
by
Mark
16/04/2010
Do you need some help?
Most fundraisers work with tight budgets and to tough targets. It's part of the territory of fundraising.…
by
Mark
12/04/2010
Great logo, shame about the work
Another interesting piece of research has just been released by nfpSynergy. This study looks at how a…
by
Mark
09/04/2010
How I learned to stop worrying and love financial overheads
The debate about the relaxation of rules controlling comparative charity advertising continues (the Fundraising Detective has…
by
Mark
07/04/2010
So donors are rational are they?
A study by academics from East Carolina University, the University of Chicago, the University of Maryland and…
by
Mark
01/04/2010
The Twelve Tweets of March
The tradition continues with a round up of my favourite things found via Twitter over the last…
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?