In all the years that I have been posting blogs; I have never featured a book. However, when something phenomenal is published, how can I NOT share it? Alan Clayton’s Great Fundraising Organizations, one of the very few (possibly the first – I have not been able to establish whether it holds this record – […]
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In an increasingly digital world, non-profit organisations’ staff and volunteers face mounting pressure to optimise their fundraising efforts. Limited budgets and competition for donor attention and funding (particularly following USAID cuts) are making it more challenging than ever to sustain vital projects. Fortunately, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs), offer transformative
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The terms ‘goals’ and ‘objectives’ are often confused by NPO staff members and volunteers. Importantly, these are understood by donors. Therefore, it’s vital that these are clear within the NPO sector, particularly by those applying to companies and donor trusts/foundations for funding. Well-run organisations’ projects have theories of change (which should have been developed in
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We are often reminded that fundraising is an art, not a science. Many of us go about resourcing our organisations differently. For instance, the most popular course I teach covers fundraising proposal writing. I share a suggested template and talk through the rationale behind and reasons for each section. But, I stress throughout this course
Most corporate and local trust/foundation donors fund projects for just a year at a time. Although there are a few notable exceptions, the majority of international donor trusts and foundations also restrict their giving to a year. It’s frustrating for fundraisers, CEOs and programme and project managers who want the security of sustained funding for
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Despite the plethora of social media platforms and these channels’ rapid adoption by non-profits, it’s vital to have a website. Potential donors expect NPOs to have websites. Social media platforms alone do not suffice. Having a website adds credibility in a world reeling from the ever-increasing and more and more sophisticated scams evolving at an
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No shortcuts in fundraising, that is. Resourcing a not-for-profit entity is, sadly, tough. And many great concepts to address crises never get off the ground due to the visionaries being unable to find funding. Many non-profits also close – go bankrupt – in the same way as businesses fold. Companies can’t sell their products or
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Fundraising from individuals is time consuming. It takes time to manage individual donations (issue receipts, thank and update records). Don’t fall into the easy trap of this all being automated. While posting appeals on social media is quick, easy and has a wide reach, the personal touch is vital. An upside of having a large
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