Impact investing, which aims to generate measurable social and environmental impact as well as financial return, is a wealth management buzz term right now. Yet while wealthy individuals and foundations are drawn increasingly to impact investing to advance their social missions, it is creating a few tensions in the philanthropic community. Some argue that impact … Continue reading How impact investing can complement but not displace philanthropy
7 key considerations before you embark on major donor fundraising
Major donor fundraising is not about quick wins. Instead, careful and considered relationship building between key stakeholders can support the process in much more effective terms. How can this be achieved and institutional expectations met? UKFundraising comes to the rescue with 7 key considerations to make. https://fundraising.co.uk/2016/02/03/7-key-considerations-before-you-embark-on-major-donor-fundraising/
A simple predictive score you can probably build in Excel
Many smaller fundraising and non-profit teams can't make the investment to fully utilise analytics. In this blog, the great Peter Wylie uses data from two schools to demonstrate how to build a very simple predictive score using nothing but Excel. https://cooldata.wordpress.com/2016/07/05/a-simple-score-you-can-probably-build-in-excel/
How data analysis can help your charity to enhance its fundraising results
This article by Becky Slack first appeared in the Guardian some time ago, but it's still a great starting point for those interested in understanding how analytics can drive insight and aid decision making in non-profits. Don't be put off by data. It's all about understanding your audiences. This guide contains some straight forward steps … Continue reading How data analysis can help your charity to enhance its fundraising results
How To Get Better At Saying “No”
Do you always find yourself saying "yes" to requests and then wondering what to do? While it is always worth being helpful, not delivering on promises made isn't being helpful either. In this blog, Mikaela Kiner provides helpful thoughts on how to say "no". Food for thought. https://www.fastcompany.com/40561649/how-to-get-better-at-saying-no
Is Your Project Urgent or Important?
How do you cope when others decide which of your tasks take priority? Some tasks seem important and others come by that need your immediate attention. Urgent tasks out us in a reactive mode, so how can we become better at spotting the longer-term important tasks? Fundraising author, speaker and consultant Lynne Wester provides useful … Continue reading Is Your Project Urgent or Important?
Prospect Research and GDPR-compliant wealth screening
Prospect research and wealth screening do not sit easily with GDPR: Can individuals reasonably expect to be researched for wealth? Would they expect to charities to find public information about them and use it? How about if the charity uses a third-party supplier? Nicola Williams, MA in Philanthropic Studies, has written several helpful guides at … Continue reading Prospect Research and GDPR-compliant wealth screening
How to write a great fundraising appeal
There are many steps to undertake when planning a fundraising appeal. In this guide, Mary Cahalane walks us through the thinking process behind writing a great letter and response mechanism. Another must read. https://mcahalane.com/how-to-write-a-great-fundraising-appeal/
Seven Golden Prospecting Strategies for Major Gifts
We are all searching for the right prospecting strategies for major gifts. Here, @GailPerrync, shares her favourite prospecting strategies to help you take a faster route to finding new major gifts prospects. https://www.gailperry.com/7-golden-rules-for-identifying-prospects
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