We could all use a little help sometimes, especially in the world of charity fundraising, which can be more than a little complex. Rather than searching the depths of the internet for advice which may be woefully out of date, or not regionally relevant, we decided to help you navigate the current fundraising landscape by collecting articles and advice from leading industry experts in one place.
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Having survived the huge disruption of the pandemic, society is now experiencing multiple aftershocks hitting everything from the health service to household budgets to support for the most vulnerable in society. The charity sector is at the sharp end of these multiple crises, and we’re now starting to see the impact in data.
With inflation shocking the economy and putting pressure on our standard of living, charity fundraisers may feel caught between a rock and a hard place. We explore current data with Jay Kennedy, Director of Policy and Research at the Directory of Social Change, to see what it can tell fundraisers and charities about their donors right now.
One of the most important considerations for all funders when giving grants to any charity is whether that organisation is well run. That is the heart of what good governance means.
Corporate giving to charitable causes in the UK is worth around £2.5 billion a year (National Council for Voluntary Organisations). This includes donations made in cash, sponsorship, through staff volunteering, and by providing free advertising. Securing a corporate donation/gift doesn’t happen overnight (especially where you are looking for larger contributions), but making time to grow relationships with businesses is worthwhile; for every £1 invested in fundraising from corporates, charities receive an average of £4.28 in return.
