Wealth screening…the way forward

Whilst the waters have yet to clear on the topic of wealth screening and prospect research, some excellent commentary and research is emerging to inform the way forward. Many people, myself included, find all this eye-wateringly boring, and would rather not spend...

What future for Major Donor Fundraising?

I’m sure I can’t be the only person in the charity sector feeling confused and overwhelmed by all the recent developments around data protection. The proliferation of blogs, articles, on-line forums and briefing seminars on the topic are evidence of that. And yet,...

Diversifying income: using a funding review process

Many charities find their current approach to fundraising threatened by changes in the funding environment, in particular a reduction in statutory grants and contracts. There are also more opportunities opening up, for example for smaller charities to develop...

Small charities can get big gifts too!

In a climate of reduced public sector funding and greater competition for other sources of funds, charities are increasingly exploring alternative funding streams. Major gifts are one of the fastest growing sources of new income for charities in the UK, and whilst...