by
Mark
03/09/2011
600 thank you letters
Charities spend a huge amount of money and time on creating appeal packs but the most important…
Donor needs
by
Mark
25/08/2011
Coca Cola turns vending machines into collection boxes
If you feel a little thirsty next time you're in Japan and decide to make a trip…
by
Mark
01/08/2011
Are you suffering from a royal wedding hangover?
Having analysed the results for a number of appeals and spoken to fundraisers from throughout the sector,…
by
Mark
28/07/2011
Have you got a magic drawer?
This is a photograph of Shanon Doolittle's magic drawer. As you'll see, it's packed full of cards…
by
Mark
20/07/2011
Where next for mobile giving?
Following from last week's post on mobile giving in the UK, I thought it might be useful…
by
Mark
06/07/2011
A great example of how to use Twitter as a campaign tool
I'm rather impressed by the Follow the Money Twitter app created in response to the allegation that…
by
Mark
21/06/2011
Why don't people care as much as you?
When you are committed to a cause it's easy to think that the only reason other people…
by
Mark
17/06/2011
A Father's Day fundraising tip
It's Father's Day on Sunday, which finally gives me an excuse to feature this video. It might…
by
Mark
01/06/2011
If you don't build what donors want, they aren't going to come
Blackbaud have just released their 2011 Internet and Multi-channel Giving Benchmarking Report. Based on data from 28…
by
Mark
28/05/2011
A topp way to raise money
There is one simple way to dramatically increase income and improve your donor retention. You don't need…
by
Mark
23/05/2011
If you prefer a milder view of why people give to charity, please consider another blog
Stewart Lee took a look at charity in a recent episode of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle. In…
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?