Photo by Zachary Nelson on Unsplash Guest blogger Caroline Danks of LarkOwl talks foul-mouthed Christian rock bands and sleepouts… Caroline is an expert in trusts and foundations and major gifts fundraising and has raised millions for good causes. She runs LarkOwl with her partner Tony which supports charities with income generation from fundraising and commercial
In this episode of the Fundraising Everywhere podcast, host Simon Scriver alongside guests Caroline Gaskin, and Mervi Slade dive deep into the concept of payroll giving. They discuss the ins and outs of setting up payroll giving programs, its benefits for both donors and companies, and strategies to maximise its potential.
Join us in this podcast episode as we dive into the detail and share some key highlights from the recent JustGiving Event Fundraising Report to give your charity the insights you should put into action in 2025 and beyond. With thousands of event fundraisers using JustGiving every day to raise
While it might seem that charities and corporations are unlikely collaborators due to different operating styles and goals, these organisations can help each other thrive through strategic partnerships. Through these partnerships, charities can receive funds for programmes (which can be more than individual donors can feasibly contribute), increase awareness of
As the year comes to a close, we're reflecting on an incredible 2024—filled with new initiatives, inspiring connections, and valuable lessons. From launching our first-ever Picnics Everywhere and IRL networking events to expanding professional development opportunities through the Digital Learning Grant, this year has been all about growth and community. As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited to continue improving how we support fundraisers with even more tailored learning experiences and opportunities to connect. Thank you for being part of this journey—we couldn’t do it without you!
With budget constraints being one of the key challenges fundraisers face, many charities are expanding their revenue streams to sustain their missions. Chief among those are corporate sponsorships, which empower charities to attain additional funds and foster long-term relationships with businesses and corporations.
Whether you’re seeking additional funds to power a 5K fundraiser or gauging support for your upcoming capital campaign, corporate sponsorships are a great way to attain that support. Let’s take a quick look at the steps and best practices for securing a sponsorship for your charity.
As we (fruitlessly) attempt to clear our inboxes for Christmas and look to a new year, I wanted to pause for a moment of reflection and gratitude for what has been an incredible year.
Going into 2024 we set ourselves modest growth goals to allow space to test new ways of reaching fundraisers and well, some went great…others didn’t.
This might not be the most exciting read for many of you. But, for transparency, I want it to exist somewhere so you can see behind the curtain.
Before I get into the stats though, I want to say ‘thank you’.
In our latest research exploring how access to learning can help you thrive in your job, 62% of fundraisers said their biggest barrier to learning new things was finding the time to learn.
And I get it.
As an ex-fundraiser, I remember the packed diary with one eye on my target and another on the numerous tasks piled up to reach it.
Throw in personal lives with maintaining relationships, physical and mental health, and all of life’s little admin tasks, you have this (showing my age here by using a meme…)
Major giving is your charity's ultimate tool to help manage challenges. Major gifts can help you work more effectively toward your mission, fund a critical need, or expand your services to a broader audience.
All major donor prospects will have given to and interacted with your charity at some point. Beyond that qualification, what additional indicators should you look for that demonstrate a prospect’s willingness and ability to become a major donor?
In this guide, we’re going to review the three major donor indicators noted in Bloomerang’s major gift fundraising guide (otherwise known as the three C’s):
Personalised event experiences can turn attendees into loyal supporters by making them feel individually valued and connected to your charity’s goals. When planning fundraising events, incorporating small personal touches—before, during, and after the event—can boost engagement and strengthen long-term commitment.
Let’s explore how you can create memorable, tailored experiences at each stage of your event to build deeper connections and lasting support for your cause.
Personalised event experiences can turn attendees into loyal supporters by making them feel individually valued and connected to your charity’s goals. When planning fundraising events, incorporating small personal touches—before, during, and after the event—can boost engagement and strengthen long-term commitment.
Let’s explore how you can create memorable, tailored experiences at each stage of your event to build deeper connections and lasting support for your cause.
As a fundraiser working in the philanthropy space, I am very excited by every single session happening at Trusts and Major Donors 2024.
This year’s conference will focus on practical skills (following feedback from last year’s shindig).
The curators have been very intentional in matching speakers to topics. Beth and Caroline have been doing this work for a long time. They know the state of the sector and have both done major gifts and trust fundraising successfully in a number of different settings.
As a One of Many™ certified leadership coach and trainer, Sarah Tite brings together many years of leadership experience with tools and techniques that help people face challenges with confidence. She is Director of Sarah Tite Coaching Ltd.
I was excited to have an opportunity to read and reflect on the findings of this important piece of research.
Learning and development (L&D) is crucial for fundraisers, but finding the time and the right opportunities can be challenging. Our recent research highlights these barriers, and at Fundraising Everywhere, we’re making L&D simple and flexible with content that fits your schedule and needs.
In the world of fundraising, Individual Giving remains a critical pillar of support for charities of all sizes. But as we move towards 2025, the landscape is shifting, presenting both challenges and opportunities for fundraisers.
Fundraising challenges come at you from all directions.
Sometimes the most disheartening and difficult challenge is the resistance you might receive from your co-workers. At some stage you’ve probably witnessed the other staff in your charity complain about fundraising or felt their lack of support and interest. You might even have felt alone in your organisation. Look around the staff meeting…are you the only fundraiser?
It doesn’t have to be us and them.
With a bit of ‘internal marketing’ you can get your co-workers on your side… and even get them happily fundraising for you. Here are five tips:
Feeling overwhelmed as a small charity leader? Discover essential strategies from David Page of Triceratops Training to tackle leadership challenges and burnout. Learn the importance of professional support, proactive help, and leveraging community connections. Connect with networks like Fundraising Everywhere and local CVS or VSO for crucial resources. Read more for valuable insights.
Hey Individual Giving fundraiser,
We know it's a tough fundraising landscape out there with continued economic uncertainty among everything else.
But, as ever, we're here to help you navigate these choppy waters with confidence and optimism.
Individual Giving Conference 2024 is back in October!
Before we get onto the specifics, we wanted to share something important with you first.
In 2025 the UK will overhaul its data protection laws. There are many changes (one could actually help you raise more money in the future!).
It’s easy to get caught up in our organisation’s needs when talking to supporters. Please give us money, please support our campaign. But to develop a strong, deep and long lasting relationship, we need to consider supporters’ needs too.
Yes, that absolutely means you should be sending loyalty emails to show how their support is making a difference. For example, how you spent their money or how they contributed to a campaign win. But you shouldn’t stop there. So what’s one simple, yet really effective, thing that could take your supporter experiences and relationships to the next level? Engagement actions.
We wanted to take a minute to say, fundraising leaders, we see you.
In the ever-changing landscape of charity work and fundraising, you know better than most that leadership isn’t just about steering the ship; it’s about guiding the crew through storms with courage and compassion.
It’s not about having all the answers, but fostering collaboration, empowering others, and harnessing the unique strengths of everyone.
Ever felt like you have nothing to say? Or don't even know where to begin Don't worry, you're not alone. Sarah Tite, coaching extraordinare, tackles that feeling head-on. Whether it's finding the time, feeling unsure about what to expect, or worrying about getting emotional, we understand the hesitations that may be holding you back. But here's the deal: those doubts and worries are completely normal. Join us as we unpack these common concerns and show you how coaching could be just the thing to help you break through.
I have always really enjoyed collaborating with others, be it the many bands I started as a
teenager, group research projects at university, co-op gaming online in the evenings or
building a career in face to face fundraising - give me people, and I am happy. Having the
confidence to try something new isn’t always easy, but the best punt I ever took was
knocking on a stranger’s door, aged 21, and saying “Hello, have you got a moment to talk?”
I immediately fell in love with fundraising; the incredible causes I was able to represent, the inspiring impact of each conversation I had, the soft skills I was rapidly developing without even noticing. All this immeasurably built my confidence both professionally and personally. Of course, more than anything, I stuck with fundraising for the incredible people who gave me these opportunities and put their all into doing a very difficult yet vital job every day.
Most of us are all too aware of stress. Fundraisers are part of a charity ecosystem that has never had a greater need to innovate, adapt, and deliver. We need to ‘do more, with less’. We need to be ‘resilient’. Many fundraisers need to be and do that with little support and development, within existing, or dwindling resources, whilst facing structural discrimination, inequality, or harassment, and in the context of difficult workplace relationships. To solve the challenges that we face, we need to be at our best, able to look up and out with confidence to see opportunities on the horizon.
In a world and sector in crisis, the cost of living surge bears down on society and charities, especially smaller ones, which face closure. Despite our efforts, we grapple within the confines of our own systems. The call for collaborative systemic change remains largely unanswered, leaving dedicated individuals to shoulder this colossal burden. It's time to align our actions with our asks, fostering cross-sector collaboration and putting partnership at the heart of every strategy. This is how we ignite the spark for collective progress.
Cookies have been used to build retargeting audiences and power modelling for targeting new audiences. They’ve had lots of uses. And they’re about to disappear. This is a good thing. The move toward a privacy and transparency-centric web is behind this.
When charities share the stories of those they support, we capture people in a particular set of circumstances: circumstances that, given the nature of our work, we hope will quickly change for the better. We reduce them to the challenge they are facing. We trap them in time. As a sector, we are starting to acknowledge the damage we do when we treat people’s stories as our property. So how do we change course?
Are you looking for top tips on creating a charity paid ad that generates a great return on revenue?
Look no further! In this blog post, we’ll go over 7 of the best ways to create a charity paid social media ad that gets results. Whether you’re just starting or an experienced marketer, these tips will help you create an effective, successful paid ad for your charity. So let’s get started!
A year ago, I was 2 months into my current role after almost a full year of redundancy, job hunting, interim work and a general feeling of being unsettled and unsafe. I had finally been fortunate to find a role that provided me with familiarity – working with people I had worked with previously so I could feel safe, whilst doing what I loved.
Amazon has recently announced that it will end its charity donation scheme, “AmazonSmile”. It will end by February 20th with some financial assistance given by Amazon to help with the transition.
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