Five tweets for fundraisers for 19 July 2023
A rare Hobbit book, handwritten letters at scale with ChatGPT (of course), giving despite the cost of living crisis, new grantmaking analysis, and the return of the National Fundraising Awards in...
View ArticleBuilding an engaging fundraising culture is the key to unlocking success
Scotland’s newly-crowned Fundraiser of the Year for 2023, Stephanie Shanks from Sight Scotland, says collaboration and building a positive fundraising culture is the key to unlocking success....
View Article5 tips to get what you want from a salary negotiation
If you’ve ever been thrilled to start a new role but a few months in realised you left money on thetable during salary negotiations, it’s a resoundingly defeating feeling. Successfully securing the...
View ArticleNavigating the sea of misinformation: philanthropy’s role in climate action
In an era where disinformation poses a significant threat to communication and public trust, philanthropic and charity organisations find it harder and harder to land their key messages in a polluted...
View ArticleLessons I’ve learned… Tales from a departing charity Chair
As 2023 draws to a close, it’s a chance to reflect not just on this year for the sector, but also on my four years as Chair at Remember A Charity. I’ve thought a lot about all the challenges we, as a...
View ArticleCombating the cost-of-giving crisis: why learning data best practice will help
Many charities are fighting for survival this winter but there are some vital opportunities in early 2024 which could help fundraisers, explains Elise Hunter, Director of Marketing at the Data &...
View ArticleBereavement leave and insights from the legacy team
Earlier this year my father passed away. This experience and how the workplaces of myself and my siblings responded showed a variety of practices. It also made me reflect more deeply on how the best...
View ArticleFundraising World launched as global skillshare for fundraisers
Fundraising World is a new publication from UK Fundraising and Dekode, designed to share outstandingly successful fundraising campaigns from around the world. Each week on Fundraising World we...
View ArticleAI – a golden future for fundraising
The buzzword of the past year, AI may seem relatively new but in fact it’s already been around for a long time. It’s there if you use Siri or Alexa, or look at the recommendations served up by...
View ArticleHow HMRC awards grant funding to voluntary and community groups
For more than 20 years, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has been providing funding to voluntary, community and charitable groups to support customers who may need extra help in fulfilling their tax...
View Articleeasyfundraising – an always-on source of unrestricted funding
Unrestricted funding is something almost every charity could use more of, but it’s not always easy to find. easyfundraising offers a solution. Founded in 2005 by Ian Woodroffe – who recently received...
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