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 … Continue reading Back of the napkin privately-held company value calculator
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 … Continue reading Wealth and COVID-19
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 … Continue reading Secure more funding – Charity Excellence Framework
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 … Continue reading Resources available to help you through coronavirus and beyond
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, and … Continue reading How to Boost Your Email Open Rate
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 … Continue reading How you can judge a major donor programme by a cup of tea
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 … Continue reading 21 Key Performance Indicators Nonprofit Management Needs to Track
“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/
The lure of celebrity
Using celebrity endorsement in appeals can have a profound effect. A national treasure, someone who is trusted and loved by millions, can be responsible for attracting over half the responses to an appeal However, in tests comparing endorsements from celebrities against those of donors able to talk with authority about the work of the charity, … Continue reading The lure of celebrity
CASE-Ross Support of Education Survey, United Kingdom and Ireland 2020
And we are off! The CASE-Ross survey for 2018-19 has been released. Continuing on from last year's popular posting, here is the latest report as published by CASE. Following three years of hovering around the £1bn mark, in 2018-19 participating institutions’ new funds secured leapt to a total of £1.3bn secured. And for the first … Continue reading CASE-Ross Support of Education Survey, United Kingdom and Ireland 2020
Propper Fundraising 