09 May 18
Online fundraising is a very effective way to make an impact. However, it’s often easy to underestimate just how many people it takes to make a campaign come together and achieve the heady heights of success. So, how do all of your teams work together to fundraise online? The frontline people You might…
29 April 18
In the world of online giving, opportunities to reach a broader audience and improve fundraising efforts should always be taken. And yet, many tend to overlook the importance of engaging with first-time donors in a meaningful way. Most of us remember the first time that we do something, whether that’s the first goal scored or…
22 April 18
When it comes to planning an online fundraising campaign, there’s always a point at which you need to work out how you’re going to attract attention to your efforts. Social media is incredibly effective – and blogging makes up a big part of that. Blogging has become big business commercially – according to Tech Client…
15 April 18
Online giving has proven something of a phenomenon, enabling givers to support a wide range of causes, whether local or not. But is it secure? Traditionally, we’ve assumed that there can be no more secure way of making a donation than handing it over in person or sending someone a cheque. However, there’s a lot…
06 April 18
If you’re planning to launch an online fundraising campaign this year, or you’re a charity keen to increase donations, then it is always beneficial to understand how online donations and giving work. With a little information and these 8 need-to-know facts about giving online, you could do even more with your fundraising goals this year….
26 March 18
Tackling social media is crucial for any charity or fundraiser looking to really engage with potential supporters. However, it can be something of a mystery if you don’t have a huge amount of experience with it. If you’re looking to use social media to build your online fundraising campaign then these are some of…
15 March 18
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a strong online fundraising campaign. With the right structure, strategy and planning you can build a community around your cause and raise crucial funds to deliver essential resources. However, not every online fundraising campaign lives up to expectations – and not all have the kind of longevity that…
10 March 18
Perhaps one of the biggest challenges in online fundraising is the fact that many existing methods are tried and tested. On the one hand this can be useful data when it comes to working out what might be the best option for your fundraising campaign. On the other hand, it makes it difficult to ensure…
05 March 18
Online fundraising is an increasingly powerful force in the giving world. Statistics vary but, while offline fundraising methods still raise more, there is every indication that we are beginning to move towards online as the donation method of choice. For non-profit organisations it’s important to note the trend towards online giving and, in particular, what…
25 February 18
You might have recently been asked the question “do you want to Gift Aid that?” If you haven’t come across Gift Aid before then no doubt you had no idea how to respond. Gift Aid is actually a really useful tool for UK charities and one that you need to be aware of if…