Mind your language!
This month at the IoF West Midlands conference, Liz Loudon brought a useful reminder of the importance of effective language…
Simon George
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Freelancing Fundraisers – what’s in it for charities?
This month (November 23rd) the UK celebrates National Freelancers’ Day and I hear there are even parties planned. Since 1998,…
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Raising Funds in Hard Times
Last week NCVO said 98% of charity leaders it sampled were pessimistic about the economic outlook and today BBC news…
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No will – no legacy
A good friend of mine is currently enduring the nightmare of sorting out the affairs of an aged relative who…
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Effectiveness v efficiency
Every couple of years, the tabloid media target charities that “waste money on fundraising and administration”. So how can you…
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Seeing is believing
What is it that best motivates a donor to give to your cause? It could be any one of a…