How a gold bikini took me back in time
When I was a fundraiser at the YMCA, we had a very specific problem to deal with – our…
Creative
One reason why Sainsbury’s supports Comic Relief
On Monday, Sainsbury's posted its best quarterly sales growth figures for two and a half years. One…
Why donors are like parrots
I can’t remember where I found this story, but it sums up a particular characteristic of donors……
Now and again, something happens that surprises you
In my efforts to keep this blog dynamic and useful, I’ve taken to late night and early…
I’ve given my first donation via Twitter
I’ve posted about FORGE in the past (A US based charity that works with displaced communities in…
How to use Twitter to raise money
Everyone is ranting about the massive amount raised by Comic Relief. But behind the huge numbers is…
So how much should people give to charity?
There are a great couple of video clips on tacticalphilathropy.com First off is an interview with Peter…
How the direct debit cycle works
I posted a piece last week on Rapidata's paper on what's happening to direct debits in the…
Return to Melksham
Just before my short break, I had a very interesting conversation with Helen Reynolds of Sue Ryder…
Direct debit cancellations are on the up – so what?
Rapidata has just released a fantastic report on what’s happening to charity direct debits in the UK.…
The true cost of the RBS loss
The Royal Bank of Scotland has just announced the largest annual loss in UK corporate history –…
Why we can afford to be confident
One of the key factors influencing Bluefrog's bullish approach to the impact of the recession on the…
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?