by Janet | Mar 7, 2017
I first came across the Bevern Trust when Matthew Cornish started working there two years ago, in a newly created role of Fundraising & Development Manager. I remember being curious about this move at the time, as I had never heard of the Bevern Trust, and it...
by Janet | Feb 9, 2017
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,...
by Janet | Nov 17, 2016
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...
by Janet | Sep 28, 2016
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...
by Janet | Jul 14, 2016
In my last blog I highlighted the importance of smaller charities investing in raising their profile, whether through print and social media, or the personal networks of staff, volunteers, trustees and beneficiaries.What happens though if some of the people who find...
by Janet | May 19, 2016
Well here it is – my first ever ‘blog’! I hope that in these reflections you may find something useful to take away. I also plan to provide pointers to websites and other resources that are relevant to anyone involved with fundraising, particularly for charities...