The time has come again to reflect on the last 12 months and thank our clients and partners for inspiring us to keep researching topical issues in the sector with 12 free reports.

From trying to obtain an HMRC Gift Aid reference to getting your head around which donations are eligible - claiming Gift Aid can be a daunting and time consuming process, especially for small volunteer run organisations. Joe Saxton shares his experience of the process, complete with useful insights, tips and tricks (some with varying results!)

The majority of the British public who currently give to charity plan on giving the same amount (or more) over the next 12 months; but will this always be the case? And how can charities ensure they remain on good terms with supporters amidst looming change in the world of charity fundraising?

Our latest research with the public has revealed that public irritation with fundraisers has declined. 

How does a charity deal with the challenge of translating an unprecedented amount of one-off donations into the long-term support needed to make a lasting difference in the lives of beneficiaries?

Individual giving is the largest source of fundraising income for charities. It is extremely important that small charities, who often have limited or non-existent budgets, can compete with larger ones for individual giving funds.

This week's blog explores the psychology behind charitable giving, inspired by a recent BBC podcast.

This report aims to provide information about public views on ideal charity spending, the importance of CEO pay in the public eye as well as the public’s perceptions about which activities count as ‘charitable’.

There are three main conclusions:

The UK Giving report from CAF was released last month and in the sector press again.

At nfpSynergy we’ve spoken a lot about negative media coverage of charities over the last year, with a particular focus on fundraising practices.

This coverage, combined with the looming Fundraising Preference Service, has created a precarious atmosphere for charity fundraisers. More than ever fundraisers give careful consideration to how they approach people in order to maintain positive relationships without alienating potential supporters.