fundraising humour Archives

Mar 20, 2007

‘I look up to him’

The first issue of the new look Professional Fundraising last year carried an interview with Mike Tomlinson, the husband of…

Aug 13, 2006

One lucky charity could be £20,000 richer if the winner of the World Strip Poker Championships donates their winnings to…

Mar 01, 2005

Charities generate funds by selling items on eBay, but it makes sense periodically to check that your own organisation’s time…

Nov 29, 2004

The University of Exeter, which is facing an increased projected deficit of £4.46 million this year, was briefly for sale…

Nov 02, 2004

The BBC reports that the Mayor of Droitwich has turned down as “inappropriate” a donation of £200 for Girlguiding UK…

Jun 10, 2004

Sep 24, 1999

With celebrities taking their clothes off in the name of breast cancer awareness this month, it seems everyone wants to…

Sep 11, 1998

Third Sector magazine (6 August 1998) carried a news report on the problems that PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment…

Nov 06, 1997

Anneka Rice has been responsible for some impressive gifts-in-kind fundraising through her “Challenge Anneka” TV show over the years. Unfortunately,…