Our guest blog this week is essential reading for charities whose fundraising activities extend into foreign markets. How do fluctuations in foreign exchange rates affect the amount of donor's money that actually reaches causes overseas? And how can you make sure you're getting the best deal for your charity on foreign exchanges?

This week's guest blog from comms experts Spencer du Bois explains why it is essential that charity brands are set for the future- and reveals the worrying results of a survey into how well prepared the sector feels.

Ian Scott, of Sports, Insight and Strategy, explains which sports we Brits think we're best at and dives into the factors which affect how people gauge sporting success.
 

In this week's guest blog, Dr. Sarah-Louise Mitchell explores if the 'product life-cycle' can apply to charities, and how it can help non-profits identify optimal strategies for investment and growth.

The Love Island villa and its residents have already taught us so much – here’s three lessons just for charities buzzin’ this summer. 

Some small local charities make a huge impact on people's lives. This week's blog covers a story about a creation and development of such charity, written by its founder.

How​ ​a​ ​clever​ ​tool​ ​can​ ​help​ ​to​ ​expand​ ​your​ ​supporter​ ​base​ ​and​ ​engage​ ​the​ ​disengaged.

This week's guest blog from Richard Turner (@ifundraiser) is an introduction to a new compendium from the Commission on the Donor Experience packed with fundraising guidance, tips and case stories from outstanding people and charities.

Samiksha Rai is a former nfpSynergy Research Assistant with an MBA from Johnson and Wales University in the US. She now runs a small credit chasing agency in Nepal whose clients include nfpSynergy. This is her blog about what life was like in Nepal in 2015.

The natural earthquake