Now that it is public knowledge (The Guardian, 19 October 1998, p.3), UK Fundraising's Howard Lake can share one of his more satisfying experiences as a fundraiser for Amnesty International UK. "I remember the time" he says, "when, four years ago, AIUK received a letter from Ruth Rogers, co-owner of prestigious restaurant the River Cafe in Hammersmith, London.
UNICEF are seeking to recruit a Business Development and Training Officer . The post provides expert knowledge and advice to the brand teams to support the development of private sector fundraising and marketing activities undertaken by UNICEF National Committees and Field offices.
It's difficult to stand out from so many fundraising events, but Imperial Cancer Research Fund have done so by coming up with a novel idea for a sponsored event. They are asking men to show their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October by wearing a bra to work on the outside of their shirt.
Should fundraisers work on commission or be paid a set fee irrespective of the amounts raised? The question doesn't go away, and is hotly debated. Fundraising consultant Tony Poderis has published "The Argument Against Paying Development Professionals Based Upon The Amount Of Funds Raised For Non-Profit Organizations." The article is available on CharityChannel's "GuestShare" space.
Last month, UK Fundraising's Howard Lake was interviewed by Michael Gilbert of Nonprofit Online News. "Howard talked about his projects", said Gilbert, "shared some great advice for organizations hoping to raise money online, and championed the value of making mistakes."
The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust has published a database with information on new Members of Parliament. It is designed to help the trust's grant recipients in their parliamentary lobbying work. MPs' employment background, personal and political interests, and other experience are profiled.
The set of five first-class stamps from the Royal Mail bearing photographs of Diana, Princess of Wales, have raised £9 million for her memorial fund. More than 80 million Diana stamps have been sold since February 1998, and the Royal Mail has announced its donation from their sale in its Annual Report.
The British Fashion Council has set up a charitable trust in recognition of the late Princess of Wales' commitment to the British fashion industry. The British Fashion Council Princess of Wales Charitable Trust will provide an annual scholarship award to a British fashion school design graduate in financial need to help them study for an MA course.
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