Practical steps towards a more diverse team

There are clear benefits to hiring a more diverse workforce. In teams, diversity brings with it better creativity, trust and…


How to start a DIY Fundraising campaign in 3 easy steps

It was recently revealed that nearly a third of UK charities are concerned about the rising cost of fundraising, so…


SCA: New payments legislation for UK charities

Does your organisation receive online payments? That could be for donations, events, memberships – or anything else. If yes, you…


Why I’m recruiting more remote workers

Emily Casson is Digital Marketing Manager at Cats Protection and a member of the IoF Expert Panel on Equality, Diversity…


A jargon-busting guide to Gaming for Good

Yesterday, I got the chance to speak at IoF Fundraising Convention on my favourite topic – Gaming for Good. Here’s…


Charity tips for London marathon success

The London marathon is an important fundraising event for many charities, with each place having the potential to generate valuable…


How to use A/B email testing to drive engagement

In a post-GDPR world, it’s more important than ever to look after those hard-earned opt-ins and make sure that people…


10 tips for using mindfulness at work

Working for a charity can be incredibly rewarding, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t without its stresses. It can seem…


Foundations for a finely-tuned supporter journey

Happiness is a finely tuned, well-delivered supporter journey. In an ideal world, we’d love to have all of our journeys…


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…