Cost of Living: Help and Hope

From increased demands on services to reduced donations, the current cost of living crisis is placing the charitable sector under significant pressure.

From increased demands on services to reduced donations, the current cost of living crisis is placing the charitable sector under significant pressure. Despite this the CAF 2022 Landscape Report found that 81% of charity leaders still feel optimistic about their own organisations future. However, only half felt as positive about the future of the charity sector overall.

Watch this recording to discover:

What myths, truths and perceptions are informing views of the charity sector today
How fundraisers and leaders can minimise the cost of giving crisis
What lights are on the horizon

Webinar speakers

With over 50 years working in the charity sector between them our expert speakers are both knowledgeable and well placed to help you navigate the current climate.

Jay Kennedy, Director of Policy & Research, Directory of Social Change
Rob Cope, Executive Director of Membership and Charitable Giving, Chartered Institute of Fundraising
Debra Allcock Tyler, CEO, Directory of Social Change

The fundraising plan

A fundraising plan is a must to enable your organisation to have the confidence that it can generate income and run the services it provides.

The fundraising sources

Support from individuals, corporates and grant-making bodies are just three key areas to source income for your charity.

Your fundraising message in current times

Fundraising is ineffective when it’s a one-way process.

Going digital

Many charities are keen to tap into digital opportunities both to raise money but also to maintain relationships with donors.

Funding Applications: A Practical Guide

Expert insights on increasing your chances of grant application success.

Digital Fundraising; More questions than answers?

Watch our recorded Q&A digital fundraising webinar where your questions are answered by an expert panel.

Corporate Partnerships

Working with the Directory of Social Change we brought together an expert panel who shared their tips on all things corporate fundraising.

Managing fundraising events

Expert insights on what the cost-of-living crisis means for fundraising events.

Legacy Fundraising 101

Legacies (or gifts in Wills) are the fastest growing source of income for charities. In this recorded webinar, we attempt to simplify legacy fundraising and cover why legacy giving is growing, why people leave legacies and when and why people make a Will.

Social Media Fundraising

Over 4.7 billion people around the world use social media. It can be a fantastic way for charities to build their network, reach new audiences, share success stories and importantly, boost donations.

Fundraising is friend-raising: Donor care and stewardship

Effective donor care and stewardship underpin successful fundraising efforts and is all about building long term relationships.

Valuing volunteers

Volunteers are the life blood of the charitable sector. So how can we ensure we engage with and attract potential new volunteers, retain existing volunteers, and build volunteer advocacy?

Pitch-perfect funding applications

With increasing demand on funders, applications have become very competitive. To maximise your chances of success it’s vital that any application is as close to perfection as possible.

How to deliver successful fundraising challenge events

Events can provide a valuable source of funding. Join us for guidance on how to maximise income from your attendees and help your participants hit the ground running.. … or cycling, walking, skydiving, etc!

A practical introduction to social impact measurement

Being able to demonstrate the impact of your work can improve your chances of funding. Join us for this introductory session on social impact measurement and discover simple and practical steps to begin or improve your impact reporting journey.