Business partners overloaded with data? Reshape Insights and Analytics for Sensemaking!

Business and marketing leaders are continuing to invest in data programmes because they recognize the tremendous power of data. Insights and Analytics leaders have always known about the power of data, but now the secret’s out. Data is not just for researchers and analysts to dig around in anymore – it’s for everyone! Businesses are […]

Back of the napkin privately-held company value calculator

On 15th June 2020, I took part in the first PyroTalks NanoConference and presented ResourceRush – a six minute run through resources to help you through the current pandemic. Here is part 4 of the key resources shared. For private companies that aren’t listed on the stock exchange, Helen Brown has come up with a […]

Wealth and COVID-19

On 15th June 2020, I took part in the first PyroTalks NanoConference and presented ResourceRush – a six minute run through resources to help you through the current pandemic. Here is part 3 of the key resources shared. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on wealth across the world. The Wealth Report by […]

Secure more funding – Charity Excellence Framework

On 15th June 2020, I took part in the first PyroTalks NanoConference and presented ResourceRush – a six minute run through resources to help you through the current pandemic. Here is part 2 of the key resources shared. The Charity Excellence Framework is a comprehensive online resource to provide you with the tools to create […]

Resources available to help you through coronavirus and beyond

On 15th June 2020, I took part in the first PyroTalks NanoConference and presented ResourceRush – a six minute run through resources to help you through the current pandemic. Here is part 1 of the key resources shared. It wouldn’t be fair to run through a list of resources without referencing the big three charity […]

How to Boost Your Email Open Rate

If there’s one thing that we’re not short of in this digital age, it’s marketing tactics. You can reach out via PPC advertising, mobile, social media, email, and so on. There are a lot of choices, and every day, a new expert pops up with the latest fad. Trying to keep up can be exhausting, […]

The role of prospect research in major donor fundraising

As part of an MA in Philanthropic Studies (undertaken at the Centre for Philanthropy at the University of Kent), Nicola Williams completed a study which aimed to identify the role that prospect research plays in major donor fundraising. The study involved a survey, undertaken in 2018, of major donor fundraisers and prospect researchers working in […]

How you can judge a major donor programme by a cup of tea

Mike Bartlett, a high value fundraising consultant, gets to meet a lot of fundraisers. He states: “Over the years I’ve got better at assessing early on whether a major donor programme is likely to be successful. I always kept an open mind and did my upmost to help each charity develop the tools and skills […]

21 Key Performance Indicators Nonprofit Management Needs to Track

When it comes to determining how efficiently your nonprofit operates, there’s nothing quite as helpful as a large pool of accurate, relevant performance indicators that can objectively show you exactly how well you’re doing. But sometimes, it can be tough to figure out exactly what measurements your organization needs in order to identify where your […]

“Waiting for Bono”

In the late 80s hit “Where the streets have no name” by U2, Bono doesn’t start to sing for nearly two minutes… In 2017, the typical song intro is 10 seconds. In this fun blog, Richard Sved discusses the lessons we can learn from music intros when preparing our case for support elevator pitches. https://www.3rdsectormissioncontrol.co.uk/charities-attention-span/