simongeorge's blog

I recently came across a charity that has been running a £3 million appeal for new facilities that has now got stuck.

It is amazing how a capital appeal can galvanise donors into action compared with ongoing revenue appeals.

One thing no book or training course can teach fundraisers is passion for the cause.

The influence of organisational culture on fundraising is rarely discussed in our sector.

In the current climate, and despite its often low ROI, community fundraising is still a great way to engage with donors and prospects, but to justify the time and effort you really need to ensure y

I saw recently that the IoF will be 30 years old this year - a moment perhaps to take stock? Certainly, fundraising has come a long way since the ICFM, as it then was known, was established.

A common demand placed on trust fundraisers is to find new prospects, which in a mature operation can often be a challenge, especially if all the usual sources have been exhausted.

In my post today was This Way magazine. Not heard of it?

This month, the IoF launched its new consolidated Code of Fundraising Practice.

Under current constraints, it is vital for charities to squeeze the most value from their resources. This includes selecting the right consultants for any projects they are developing.