Today is World Malaria Day
Today is World Malaria Day. Not much news from the NGOs so I thought I’d put up…
Creative
You reap what you sow
Having spent a few days in Cornwall, I had an opportunity to get on the delivery end…
How to make sure your ideas will work
People often ask me about how we do such great work at Bluefrog. The answer is simple.…
Don’t be boring
Back in the 80’s when Errol Morris was interviewed about his recently released film, The Thin Blue…
Do you suffer from fundraising myopia?
Kimberley of Kimberley's Comments put up a post last week that got me thinking. She recounts a…
Focus on the single minded proposition
One of the most difficult parts of creating a good brief is writing the proposition. This is…
Do you want extra foam with your charity?
The Docklands Light Railway is under construction, it’s freezing cold in London so the bike isn’t getting…
Plant a tree with your iPhone
Here’s another example of charities using iPhone Apps. This time it’s to raise funds. It’s called A…
Secret taping of ad agency working for the RSPCA
I’ve managed to get my hands on some more secretly taped recordings. This time it’s an agency…
The Salvation Army iPhone App
I've found another great example of a charity using the iPhone to engage volunteers. This time its…
How to come up with great ideas
Where do great ideas come from? I don’t know. John Cleese gets his from Mr Ken Levinshaw…
Where do you hide the good stuff?
As I first walk through the doors of a charity, I often find myself having an Indiana…
The Essentials
‘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?
How do donors manage their philanthropic budgets?