The donor wears slippers
For many years I was rather critical of charity newsletters and magazines, mainly because of the very…
Magazines / newsletters
Secret taping in the bar at the IOF conference 2005?
I've just stumbled upon this recording of some people talking about the popularity of different charities. It…
How to raise money from face to face recruiters
Next time you are stopped in the street and asked if you have "a few minutes to…
Research results: What type of images generate most money?
One of the most contentious parts of putting together an appeal is choosing which photographs will be featured. I’ve…
Guy Stringer 1920 – 2009
I heard today the very sad news that Guy Stringer had died at the beginning of the…
The problem of face to face attrition
A few weeks ago I was preparing to give a presentation at the PFRA AGM. With a…
Giving by Christians staying strong in the economic down-turn
A recent poll undertaken by ComRes and published by Premier Christian Radio shows that the vast majority…
It’s the early bird that gets the worm!
Rapidata have released their mid-year update of their direct debit tracking report. In short, direct debit cancellations…
The power of a Twittering celebrity
There's a great post on Jonathan Waddingham's (from Just Giving) blog. He noticed that Stephen Fry had…
The Society for Nice, Middle-Class Older People needs your help
This is a simple way to increase response rates and average gift – by a big margin.…
What’s wrong with Mashable’s Summer of Social Good?
The desire to raise serious sums of money for charities (or non-profits as our American cousins might…
Why does it always have to be un-earmarked?
Which of the following statements are true? The earth is flat. Global warming isn’t happening. Lemmings commit…
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?