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What’s the main thing the public wants in a fundraising event? Fun. That’s what we’ve learned from our new Donor Pulse report, which launched today. The appetite for fundraising events in 2024 is healthy. 44% say they’re likely to get involved in one this year. A further 10% say they’re open to it. And there’s nothing that says raising money for a good cause has to be a chore. 53% of people described their ideal charity event as fun. 40% want it to be sociable. I think the public is trying to tell us something. You don’t have to scroll for long to find a bad news story at the moment. When that’s what’s surrounding us, it’s no surprise that some levity and time with friends and family is high on the agenda for many. At their best, fundraising events are a celebration of humanity. The charities that can tap into that look set for success in 2024. Let me know if you’re hearing the same in your conversations with fundraisers 👇 Get your free copy of Donor Pulse here: https://lnkd.in/e2ry4X7j #DigitalFundraising #FundraisingEvents #DonorPulse

Ever wondered why giving to charity is so crucial? 🤝🌟 #BuildingCommonGood is about community impact, personal fulfillment, social responsibility, networking, and building a lasting legacy. Dive into the article below to explore six powerful reasons that make fundraising a game-changer for both the giver and the receiver: https://lnkd.in/eFNMdagS 💙 #FundraisingForACause #CharityMatters #ImpactfulGiving

Wondering how your business can get involved and make a meaningful impact in your local community? Here are a few ways to partner with us at Age UK Staffordshire: ✅ Choose Us as Your Charity of the Year: Consider making Age UK Staffordshire your business's Charity of the Year. In return, we offer positive PR and local media coverage. Your support will help us provide vital services to vulnerable individuals. ✅ Sponsor Our Events: Get your staff involved in our activities and events by sponsoring them. Your support helps cover our costs, and in return, you gain valuable PR and local media exposure. ✅ Donate Raffle Prizes or Services: Contribute to our fundraising efforts by donating raffle prizes or services, such as wine, chocolates, gift vouchers, or free services. Every little bit helps us make a difference. ✅ Donate Equipment: Consider donating equipment for our Day Centres, or computer equipment for our staff. Your contributions directly impact the quality of care we provide. ✅ Send Employees to Volunteer: Encourage your team to volunteer at our events or activities. It's a fantastic team-building opportunity that also helps vulnerable older people in our community. ✅ Run Fundraising Events: Empower your employees to run their own fundraisers, from cake sales to sponsored walks. The possibilities are endless, and we're here to support your ideas! 💛 Partnering with Age UK Staffordshire isn't just about corporate social responsibility; it's about making a real difference in the lives of older adults in #Staffordshire. Talk to us for more information on how we can work together to make a lasting impact. Together, we can make a world of difference. 🌍💙 #CommunityPartnership #Charity #Community #CorporateResponsibility #SocialResponsibility #Getinvolved #Midlands #AgeUK #Support #Donations #Donate #SupportUs #CharitySupport https://lnkd.in/eaQ3rTPB

Does your charity have established public fundraising income streams? Are you seeing a worrying decline in your income generation results? Or does it just feel like there’s a lot at stake over the coming months (particularly from your planned Q3 activities, because this is such an important income generation period for many charities)? Perhaps you'd benefit from a fresh perspective and expert support to make sure your fundraising activities over Q3 are optimal. I can help you identify: - Where your untapped opportunities are (quick wins and longer-term gains) - Where small changes to existing activities will increase your net income now - Where you can focus your resources to increase your return on investment (in the short, medium, and long-term) I have very limited availability over the summer to support charities who want an expert review of their public fundraising plans and activities in time to ensure the best possible results during quarter three of this financial year (and benefits to your longer-term income generation). This can be across any of these income streams: - Individual giving - Prize led giving - In memory giving - Events fundraising - Community fundraising - Trading / e-commerce I love sharing the experience I've gleaned over 25 years working in public fundraising, across more than 120 charities, on hundreds of appeals and campaigns, to help the charities I work with achieve far better results than they thought possible. My flexible way of working means there's always ways you can access my expertise and support that fit with your budgets and team structure. But we'll need to get started soon to make sure your Q3 fundraising results are the best they can possibly be in this challenging climate. So, if you want to raise thousands more in unrestricted income and re-engage hundreds or thousands more of your supporters in the process, ping me a DM and we can book a free exploratory call while there's still time to get your ducks in a row. (Please note, it's highly unlikely any ducks will feature - unless your charity's mission includes ducks) #fundraising #PublicFundraising #IndividualGiving #Results #IncomeGeneration #Q3

Want to inspire supporters to donate? Doing good just isn’t enough. Whilst your work might be life-changingly-brilliant it alone won’t secure donations. Some of the challenges I see often are: 🫥No one knows you are actually a charitable cause. They think you are part of the council, or maybe a club or group, who knows! 💷 No one knows how you pay for what you do, or they don’t realise it costs anything at all, so they don’t know you need and are reliant on donations. 📋 You don’t know what you are planning to do next, or what it will cost. Donors like to support tangible change. ❗️You don’t talk about the good stuff you do with any urgency, you are too passive and polite and don’t shout about the difference you make and the need you serve. 🤹♀️You forgot that fundraising is a whole team effort. A fundraiser (or even a gaggle of them) can’t do it all alone. Fundraising starts with brilliant relationships inside your organisation which helps to develop brilliant relationships with supporters. To be fundable you need to have great messaging, strong plans and budgets and a fundraising culture, oh and do good life-changing stuff too. Easy! 🫠 #Fundraising #Donations

I’m amazed by the generosity of supporters, and have been humbled to see five and six figure sums given to charity. But the truth is, any amount is incredible because no one has to give and it’s often a sacrificial choice ❤️ Even if the amount seems inconsequential to you, it may have the power to transform somebody else’s world 😇 It may come naturally for you to give money, but we may overlook the many other ways in which donors generously give to support a charity’s mission. Here’s just a handful of examples… ⏱ Volunteering time, expertise, or perhaps donating office space for a charity’s use. 🎟 Organising a fundraising event for a cause close to your heart - like the amazing humans hiking Kilimanjaro in aid of Hope4❤️ with Chris ❤️ Lomas (have you sponsored them yet?) 🍎 Donating tangible items such as foodbank supplies, clothes, books, or prizes for an auction. 🤝 Forming mutually beneficial partnerships between businesses and charities. Whatever the method, you are helping charities to further their cause, helping people to live a better story. There are endless giving opportunities - find a method that’s enjoyable and resonates with YOU ☺️ What’s your favourite way of giving? #fundraising #giving #charity

Do you donate to charity? List your favorites below! As someone living in a foreign country, you may wonder if you can still make a difference by donating to charities or volunteering your time to not-for-profit organizations. To skip to the punchline: Yes! There are some nuances you need to know to make sure that your time and effort goes to the right place, but know that supporting charity is one of the best things you can do for your new community.

Useful insight about the differences between fundraising and awareness events.

Small is beautiful   Why I, as Appeals Director of a large charity, often envied small ones   “Ah, but we’re a small charity.  None of what you’re doing applies to us.” I have heard this so often.  And it’s so frustrating.  Philanthropy is universal.  Donors are donors.  Whether we’re large or small.  National or local.  Donors need to give.  And every charity can inspire people to want to give to help their cause. As Appeals Director of the NSPCC, I often used to think, “If we were a small charity, we could do that.  But, dammit, as a large charity, we can’t.”   I don’t think I’m going to get much sympathy from you, here, but let me try to give some real and practical examples of where small charities can do things the NSPCC couldn’t. Whatever you do, and wherever you do it, you have a base of people who will be inspired by your cause, however local or niche, and be ready to support you.  Your charity exists because your founders identified a need, and joined together to work towards meeting that need, with their own time and money, spent on engaging others.  Put yourself in their shoes, and you won’t go far wrong.  If your founders hadn’t been successful, you wouldn’t be in the role you are now. https://lnkd.in/eB6wcTHF

Online Workshop: Coping With Competition for Charities 📈 Stand Out in a Crowded Charity Landscape! 🏆 Is your charity facing tough competition for resources, volunteers, and attention? Our workshop, "Coping With Competition for Charities," offers strategies and insights to help you stand out and succeed. What You’ll Learn: *Navigating challenges in a competitive landscape *Defining and enhancing your brand *Identifying and promoting your organization's unique selling points *Crafting compelling messages to engage supporters *Diversifying funding sources and building robust relationships with donors and funders *Maximizing social media and digital fundraising tools *Leveraging collaboration and partnerships for greater impact Why Watch? *Gain practical insights from an experienced expert *Learn effective techniques to stand out in a crowded market *Access valuable resources and tools to improve your competitive edge *Watch at your convenience and apply the knowledge immediately 💡 Don't let competition deter your charity's goals. Access our on-demand workshop today and move forward with confidence! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/emHPixHn #CharitySuccess #CompetitiveEdge #NonProfitTips #CharityGrowth #SocialImpact #NonProfitSupport