Our obsession with growth Western economic drivers are designed to push for more growth, all the time. Whether you run a company or charity, whether you’re an economist, politician or entrepreneur, the prevailing discourse seems to be that growth is good. One of my favourite business commentators, Paul Jarvis has written a book called “The…
If there’s one rule in fundraising that I’m more convinced about than ever, it’s that great fundraising and coaching go hand in hand. Whether you’re a fundraising director, manager, fundraising assistant or volunteer, coaching can transform the way you think, relate and fundraise. Fundraising is tough Let’s face it, fundraising can be a tough business.…
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Hiring a fundraising consultant – why it makes sense There are a million reasons for charities to employ a fundraising consultant. As a former freelance fundraiser and founder of a fundraising agency, I’m of course going to be biased. But having worked as a consultant for over 10 years now (and with decade’s experience of…
Organisational culture isn’t something that fundraisers talk about very much. But to thrive, successful fundraising needs the right climate. And that’s where culture comes in. What is a culture of philanthropy? Also known as a ‘fundraising culture’, charities that embody a culture of philanthropy view everyone as an ambassador for the organisation. They believe…