Let’s stop reinforcing the donor stereotype
This week's blog challenges existing misconceptions on which demographics are considered to be the most lucrative donors, and how charities can open the doors to a more diverse range of communities.
The Ukraine crisis response shows the appetite of the public to help, but also the risk to charities of disintermediation
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This week’s blog looks into the general public’s response to the Ukraine crisis, exploring the most popular methods of support and what this means for charities. Will disintermediation hinder charities and effective aid? How can charities overcome this challenge?
Where next for NHS charities?
Tim Harrison-Byrne
In 2020, NHS Charities Together raised £150m. In 2019, under a different name, it raised £388,000. That is a 38000% increase. I’m sure there is a story to be told by the charity on how you cope with such an unbelievable increase, which is surely unprecedented in the voluntary sector?
Countdown to Christmas - 9 fundraising strategies that have impressed us.
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We are finally at the most wonderful time of the year, especially for fundraising as it’s the season of giving. In this week's blog, we take you through some great charity campaigns and events that have impressed us this festive season.
Gone Viral - The impact of a second year of Covid-19 on charities
Last year, we released our ‘Going Viral’ report, exploring the initial response to the Covid-19 outbreak by charities. This is the second year of Covid-19, and it was time to revisit and delve into the experiences of charities in the sector again to take a longer-term perspective on the pandemic and its impact on the sector.
Puppy Love: canine charity campaigns and initiatives that have impressed us
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Charities helping man’s best friend have given us examples of paws-itively wonderful campaigns and initiatives.
For this International Dog Day, we’re sharing some of these examples of creative campaigning and ingenious fundraising with you.
Tasks for the new CEO of the Institute of Fundraising
Joe Saxton lays out five key things that the soon to be appointed CEO of the Institute of Fundraising should prioritise as they navigate rough waters and begin to map out the next decade.
Charity lotteries - big opportunities and minimal risks
We've released two reports looking at all things to do with charity lotteries. In this blog, we summarise some key findings from this research, undertaken on behalf of the Lotteries Council.
Hitting the Jackpot: How Charity Lotteries and the National Lottery are complementary, not in competition
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There has been considerable change in the lottery sector over the last decade, with various reforms to the sector and strong growth among large Charity Lotteries. Whilst seeing strong overall growth, the National Lottery has seen some dips in its sales and returns made to good causes. Various consultations and inquiries have discussed potential explanations for this, including, changes in the mechanisms of ticket prices, the odds of winning, and the possibility that competition from Charity Lotteries may be a threat to the National Lottery.