Topic: Fundraising

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As a fundraiser, how can I bring up the question of legacies?

The Big Give

5 years ago

Fundraising

As a fundraiser, how can I bring up the question of legacies?

Meet our Expert Ilana Jackman – Senior Consultant, Mira Kelly Fundraising Consultants Ilana joined Mira Kelly, a strategic fundraising consultancy, in 2013. Prior to that, as a fundraiser, Ilana has raised in excess of £20m during her career across small to large organisations, including The NSPCC and Jewish Care. She has in-depth senior experience across fundraising markets … Continued

As a fundraiser, do you have any tips on how to network effectively at events?

The Big Give

6 years ago

Fundraising Practical

As a fundraiser, do you have any tips on how to network effectively at events?

Meet our Expert Debbie Hockman – Co-Founder and Director, The I Am Group Debbie is the Co-Founder and Director of the The I Am Group, set up in 2012 to bring together those working in charities, social enterprises and not-for-profits to learn, share knowledge, make meaningful connections and find jobs! She has an extensive career in … Continued

How do we market our first charity event and make it a success?

The Big Give

6 years ago

Fundraising Marketing Practical

How do we market our first charity event and make it a success?

Do you have any advice on approaching companies for donations?

The Big Give

6 years ago

Fundraising

Do you have any advice on approaching companies for donations?

Do you have any advice on ways in which charities self-fund to cover core costs?

The Big Give

7 years ago

Core costs Financial Fundraising

Do you have any advice on ways in which charities self-fund to cover core costs?

Meet our Expert Laura Smith – Sustainable Fundraising Manager, NCVO Laura joined NCVO in 2009 to manage the Sustainable Funding programme. She manages relationships with sector experts and private sector partners to create NCVO’s training and direct support on funding and finance, including specialist training on trading, tendering and marketing, and our popular Sustainable Funding Conference. … Continued

Is it possible to claim Gift Aid on the profits from items sold in a charity shop?

The Big Give

7 years ago

Fundraising Gift Aid

Is it possible to claim Gift Aid on the profits from items sold in a charity shop?

Meet our Expert Lizzie Jones – Associate, Farrer & Co Lizzie joined Farrer & Co as a solicitor in 2007, after training at Baker & McKenzie. Lizzie advises sponsors of new charities, directors, trustees and officers of existing charities and other not-for-profit bodies, as well as individuals and companies wishing to make charitable gifts or do business … Continued

How do we allow guests to claim Gift Aid on their ticket price for a charity event?

The Big Give

7 years ago

Financial Fundraising Gift Aid Legal

How do we allow guests to claim Gift Aid on their ticket price for a charity event?

Under what circumstances can or should a charity refuse a gift or donation?

The Big Give

8 years ago

Fundraising Management Practical

Under what circumstances can or should a charity refuse a gift or donation?

Meet our Expert Frances Barnwell – Managing Associate, Farrer & Co. Associate Director of Legal Services Oxford University; joined Farrer & Co in 2010. Frances has a wealth of experience in handling a wide range of contentious and non contentious matters arising in higher education including complex issues relating to constitution and governance and the impact … Continued

What is the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS) and how may it help my charity?

The Big Give

8 years ago

Fundraising Gift Aid

What is the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS) and how may it help my charity?

General advice from the Fundraising Standards Board

The Big Give

8 years ago

Fundraising

General advice from the Fundraising Standards Board

Meet our Expert Alistair McLean – Chief Executive, Fundraising Standards Board Alistair has been the Chief Executive of the FRSB since 2009 and in that time has overseen strong growth in membership and awareness of the FRSB brand. Prior to joining the FRSB, he was CEO of the NGRC, which was the self regulatory arm of … Continued