Giving in celebration

Presents are so last season. We live in a world of unthinkable excess – so it’s no surprise that there’s…


Are you doing all you can to support DIY fundraisers?

Do-It-Yourself fundraising is the holy grail of events fundraising. A supporter has chosen to fundraise for you without being lured…


Training: no money? No problem.

In the charity sector, we value people based on passion rather than experience. After all, people are our most valuable…


What are your fundraisers trying to tell you?

We all know the key to long-term relationships with supporters is making sure everyone is happy. By keeping your fundraisers…


Three things charities need to invest in to be digitally great

Last week, Care2 released their 2019 Digital Outlook Report. Their findings took a step back from digital delivery and focused…


5 things I wish I knew when I started Facebook Advertising

I don’t remember what the first Facebook post I ever put money on was. That’s what my charity called it…


How to bring a quiet charity social feed to life

It’s an interesting time to be on social media.  Having such a publicly accessible platform can be a powerful tool…


How we grew London marathon donations with one simple trick

For those new to the world of online fundraising, an ‘activated’ Fundraising Page is one that has received at least…


5 great free tools for charities to make the most of digital

Last month we wrote about discovering your inner eco-warrior to help max your office zen. This month, as part of…


How to deal with negative comments on your social media

Social media can be both a blessing and a curse. Most charities now have some presence on social, and use…


10 tips for crafting stories that inspire action

A few days ago, we shared two models of writing emails that inspire people to do things (catch up here…


Crafting stories that inspire action

Gather round – it’s time to talk about copywriting for activism! Writing compelling, motivating, inspirational emails is challenging. There are…