“This is the meaning of true love, to give until it hurts.” Mother Teresa. Valentine’s Day has again been and gone. Images of romantic love abound: roses, champagne, chocolates, intimate dinners for two. But instead of romantic love, I’ve been reflecting on a different kind of love. A love that is more gritty than pretty.…
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I recently had a call from a charity asking us to help them with bid writing. The caller explained that the charity was strong in terms of the substance of their funding applications- they knew what content to include. What they needed help with was primarily around style. Needless to say, this wasn’t the case.…
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The year like no other is over. But there is more to come. So, what can your charity or non-profit organisation do to survive – and even thrive – over the weeks and months ahead? As a fundraising consultancy business we are resolving to focus on three areas in 2021. I’m sharing our new year…
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For charities everywhere Christmas is the time for giving and not surprisingly, December is one of the most important months in the fundraising calendar. But this year will be a Christmas like no other. So, in these unprecedented times, where should you focus your Christmas fundraising efforts? Say thank you: With the pandemic still raging,…
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6 common mistakes charities make For a small charity, writing a case for support can feel like a daunting task. Where do you start? What’s the process? What do you include? And, faced with competing priorities is it even worth doing? In short, yes. A case for support is an essential tool for effective fundraising.…
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