It’s time for fundraisers who are tiptoeing around the world to rediscover their voice. Being bold takes confidence and the sector as a whole should be united in taking fundraising to the next level...

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Anna is currently Supporter Experience Strategist for the NSPCC. Ahead of her session at the Future Fundraising conference on 23 March 2020, Anna spoke to us about harnessing the power of data to build a supporter-centric fundraising strategy.

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Joe is Director of Supporter Impact and Income at The Children's Society, leading the Income Generation and Supporter Engagement teams. Ahead of his session at the Future Fundraising conference on 23 March 2020, Joe spoke to us about the importance of creating a seamless supporter journey...

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Creating a strong brand is an essential way to engage people with your organisation and communicate your values. In busy and under-resourced organisations it’s easy to put branding and marketing to the bottom of a to-do list and categorise them as ‘nice to have’ rather than crucial...

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Investing in quality merchandise can lead to a rise in product sales; in turn, your charity will incur a profit. But let’s be honest, merchandise can be pretty pricey and rarely is it environmentally-friendly. So, the million-dollar question is: how can you keep within budget, support sustainability and still generate some income from merchandise?

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The room is booked, post-it notes and coloured pens are ready and you have gathered your brightest minds – let the creative ideation begin! Or maybe not if like us you have experienced that tumbleweed moment when people struggle to contribute ideas, shut down each other’s ideas or just go quiet…

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Recently there has been quiet murmurings within the charity sector about blockchain technology and the benefits it can bring. Although charity professionals are aware of the technology, there doesn’t seem to be enough practical information about how blockchain can be used…

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Many charities view emotions as dangerous and unpredictable – but they are the rocket fuel of effective fundraising, according to Nick Thomas at Campfire Marketing…

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AI (artificial intelligence) has arrived and it’s here to stay, but how it might impact our jobs as fundraisers? John Baguley explores the trends, threats and opportunities that AI brings to the sector

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It’s been a difficult year for fundraising, but it’s not all doom and gloom; we remain a profession of passion, resilience and adaptability. Five of this year’s IoF Convention speakers stop in to share some words of encouragement

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