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10 intriguing session titles at the 2013 National Convention

For once I've managed to plan my National Convention schedule in advance.

The telephone is every fundraiser’s greatest tool... if used correctly

We all know that communication is at the very heart of every relationship.

Hiring zombie fundraisers – not!

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When I worked at Amnesty or was it at Friends of the Earth or maybe at the Medical Foundation I found that our new well organised recruitment process wasn’t working in the way I intended.

The Power of Capital Appeals

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

Fundraising with Facebook pays off

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New research from Canadian online fundraising solutions provider Artez Interactive has revealed just how valuable Facebook can be as a fundraising tool.

Why is Help for Heroes so successful?

Last week Third Sector reported that Help for Heroes had received over £600,000 in donations following the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich.  This adds to the impressive sum of over £150m the charity has raised and allocated in just a handful of years since its creation in 2007.

How come they are so successful when many other established charities are finding it tougher right now?

Results of The Data Agency's data bursary for Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres

Last year Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres won a data bursary from The Data Agency to help them make better use of their data to enhance their fundraising.
 

Volunteer fundraiser of the year

For any volunteer who has made a major contribution to fundraising over a significant period, for one or more organisations

The shortlisted entries are:

Most committed to learning and development

The non-profit organisation that demonstrates a commitment to accessing and providing tailored learning that supports and develops their staff at every point in their career.

Best business/charity partnership (larger charities with over £1m income)

For the best relationship between a charity and a business that provides benefit to the charity within the eligibility criteria.

The shortlisted entries are:

Your UK Fundraising

UK Fundraising - improving the effectiveness of charity and non-profit fundraisers

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