By Associate Consultant and legacy specialist, Sanita Guddu Buying in the services of a fundraising consultant, agency or freelancer isn’t as simple as it might seem. First you need a clear brief for the work. Then you’ll have to hunt around for the right person or people. Then you’ll need to do your due diligence…
DetailsBy Ethan Kuhn Whether your organisation supports domestic abuse victims, educates children in Africa or rescues stray cats, chances are you are pretty competent at and confident in what you do. Delivering services is one thing. But when it comes to the world of digital, many charities feel far less confident. And for many voluntary organisations, SEO…
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Copywriting is crafting words that sell. Whether you’re a company selling fizzy drinks or a charity asking for funds, words are crucially important if you are to persuade, inspire and elicit a response. But great copy doesn’t just happen. Some of the world’s best copywriters have trained for years, and their work is often the…
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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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Hope on the horizon for charity fundraisers? Spring has sprung, restrictions are easing, and the sense of hope is almost tangible. True, Covid 19 has had a brutal impact on charities up and down the country. Increased demand for services, stiff competition for grant funding, loss of income from fundraising events and community fundraising activities.…
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