Start your fundraising with a bang in 2015 – some top tips

The beginning of the year is always a time for reflection and, as we start the new year, it’s a…


Eight and a half ways to use co-creation in your charity

Girlguiding’s head of digital and number one in The Drum’s UK 50 under 30 list, Jo Kerr, shares tips on…


The five biggest social media blunders of 2014

2014 saw some amazing social media successes, from the £8 million and $100 million raised by #nomakeupselfie and #icebucketchallenge respectively,…


Maximising charity donations this Christmas

For many of us Christmas Day is a chance to have a break from work, spend some quality time with…


Innovation for small charities – ten top tips

As head of fundraising innovation at Marie Curie Cancer Care, I am lucky to have what I consider one of…


Fundraising on social media on a shoestring

Whether you’re looking to increase donations or recruit supporters to participate in fundraising challenges, social media is among the most…


Five ways fundraising will increase participation at your event

Phil Best, head of growth at JustGiving, shares five top tips on how fundraising can increase participation for events. Traditionally,…


Why fundraising should be central to your CSR Strategy

Over the last 10 years in the corporate sphere we hear the term Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) being used more…


Getting cut-through at Christmas – three top tips

Our data shows that people give more in the week before Christmas than any other time of the year. So…


Five questions every board should ask about social media

When was the last time your board discussed your charity’s social media strategy? The Financial Times recently reported that almost…


Five expert tips for Giving Tuesday

Stand out from the crowd By Zoe Amar, director at Zoe Amar Communications   #GivingTuesday is going to be huge for…


Tips for getting your CEO on social media

In a world where social media campaigns like #Wakeupcall and Ice Bucket Challenge can raise thousands of pounds and change…