Catherine Miles appointed fundraising director at Battersea

The former director of fundraising at Breast Cancer Now will take up the role in January

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/catherine-miles-appointed-fundraising-director-battersea/fundraising/article/1521672

Catherine Miles appointed fundraising director at Battersea

The former director of fundraising at Breast Cancer Now will take up the role in January

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/catherine-miles-appointed-fundraising-director-battersea/fundraising/article/1521672

Ian MacQuillin: Fundraising ethics isn’t easy

It’s not meant to be – there are few black-and-white answers to its dilemmas

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/ian-macquillin-fundraising-ethics-isnt-easy/fundraising/article/1521403

Digital donations help drive Mayor of London’s homelessness fundraising campaign

More than 40 per cent of a total so far of £78,000 has been given by digital means

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/digital-donations-help-drive-mayor-londons-homelessness-fundraising-campaign/fundraising/article/1521236

Digital donations help drive Mayor of London’s homelessness fundraising campaign

More than 40 per cent of a total so far of £78,000 has been given by digital means

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/digital-donations-help-drive-mayor-londons-homelessness-fundraising-campaign/fundraising/article/1521236

Save the Children launches contactless Christmas jumper for festive fundraising

The international aid charity has linked up with Visa to develop the technology

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/save-children-launches-contactless-christmas-jumper-festive-fundraising/digital/article/1521185

Save the Children launches contactless Christmas jumper for festive fundraising

The international aid charity has linked up with Visa to develop the technology

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/save-children-launches-contactless-christmas-jumper-festive-fundraising/digital/article/1521185

Five firms run by disqualified fundraiser file to close

CSDM Strategic Fundraising, Pony Refuge, Clearlight, Lean Digital and Lean Marketing are all linked to Chris Stoddard, who was disqualified from being a company director for nearly ten years

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/five-firms-run-disqualified-fundraiser-file-close/fundraising/article/1521136

Local authorities give thumbs up to site-management agreements

According to a report from the Institute of Fundraising, the vast majority believe agreements about where street fundraising can take place have been effective or very effective

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/local-authorities-give-thumbs-site-management-agreements/fundraising/article/1521055

Grant-makers accused of bias against ethnic minority-led charities

A report by the Grant Givers’ Movement says a lack of diversity at trusts and foundations affects the fundraising efforts of charities run by people from minority backgrounds

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/grant-makers-accused-bias-against-ethnic-minority-led-charities/fundraising/article/1521049

Five firms run by disqualified fundraiser file to close

CSDM Strategic Fundraising, Pony Refuge, Clearlight, Lean Digital and Lean Marketing are all linked to Chris Stoddard, who was disqualified from being a company director for nearly ten years

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/five-firms-run-disqualified-fundraiser-file-close/fundraising/article/1521136

Local authorities give thumbs up to site-management agreements

According to a report from the Institute of Fundraising, the vast majority believe agreements about where street fundraising can take place have been effective or very effective

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/local-authorities-give-thumbs-site-management-agreements/fundraising/article/1521055

Grant-makers accused of bias against ethnic minority-led charities

A report by the Grant Givers’ Movement says a lack of diversity at trusts and foundations affects the fundraising efforts of charities run by people from minority backgrounds

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/grant-makers-accused-bias-against-ethnic-minority-led-charities/fundraising/article/1521049

Half of complaints to Gosh Children’s Charity ‘related to Presidents Club’

The charity’s annual report says it received a large number of complaints from people about its initial decision to return money to the controversial fundraising organisation

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/half-complaints-gosh-childrens-charity-related-presidents-club/fundraising/article/1520748

Half of complaints to Gosh Children’s Charity ‘related to Presidents Club’

The charity’s annual report says it received a large number of complaints from people about its initial decision to return money to the controversial fundraising organisation

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/half-complaints-gosh-childrens-charity-related-presidents-club/fundraising/article/1520748

Regulator says former trustees of Muslim Aid seriously mismanaged the charity

In a report published yesterday, the Charity Commission says the charity failed to comply with its own monitoring procedures and had insufficient measures in place to monitor its spending

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/regulator-says-former-trustees-muslim-aid-seriously-mismanaged-charity/governance/article/1520625

Leesa Harwood: The future lies in a more ‘co-created’ fundraising

We need to empower supporters by relinquishing ownership and control

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/leesa-harwood-future-lies-co-created-fundraising/fundraising/article/1520273

Claire Rowney joins Macmillan Cancer Support as director of fundraising

Rowney will take up the post in February next year

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/claire-rowney-joins-macmillan-cancer-support-director-fundraising/fundraising/article/1519974

Claire Rowney joins Macmillan Cancer Support as director of fundraising

Rowney will take up the post in February next year

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/claire-rowney-joins-macmillan-cancer-support-director-fundraising/fundraising/article/1519974

Claire Rowney joins Macmillan Cancer Support as head of fundraising

Rowney will take up the post in February next year

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/claire-rowney-joins-macmillan-cancer-support-head-fundraising/fundraising/article/1519974

Claire Rowney joins Macmillan Cancer Support as head of fundraising

Rowney will take up the post in February next year

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/claire-rowney-joins-macmillan-cancer-support-head-fundraising/fundraising/article/1519974

UK students raise £1m in a week for Islamic Relief

The money was raised during the charity’s Charity Week from a range of activities, including a banana auctioned for £6,000

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/uk-students-raise-1m-week-islamic-relief/fundraising/article/1519901

UK students raise £1m in a week for Islamic Relief

The money was raised during the charity’s Charity Week from a range of activities, including a banana auctioned for £6,000

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/uk-students-raise-1m-week-islamic-relief/fundraising/article/1519901

From fire to fundraising success

Despite a blaze gutting its centre and cuts to its local authority funding, the youth disability charity Challengers still hit its £1.4m fundraising target last year

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fire-fundraising-success/fundraising/article/1519629

From fire to fundraising success

Despite a blaze gutting its centre and cuts to its local authority funding, the youth disability charity Challengers still hit its £1.4m fundraising target last year

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fire-fundraising-success/fundraising/article/1519629

Charities, retailers and celebrities take part in fifth Giving Tuesday

Run by the Charities Aid Foundation in the UK, the fundraising day brought in more than £235m last year

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/charities-retailers-celebrities-part-fifth-giving-tuesday/fundraising/article/1519623

Charities, retailers and celebrities take part in fifth Giving Tuesday

Run by the Charities Aid Foundation in the UK, the fundraising day brought in more than £235m last year

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/charities-retailers-celebrities-part-fifth-giving-tuesday/fundraising/article/1519623

Fundraising Regulator to name charities it investigates

It will do this for all charities it investigates after receiving complaints, beginning from 1 March

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraising-regulator-name-charities-investigates/fundraising/article/1519508

Fundraising Regulator warns of fraudulent email

The email purports to come from the regulator and offers gift certificates – something the regulator warns that it would never offer

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraising-regulator-warns-fraudulent-email/fundraising/article/1519490

Fundraising Regulator to name charities it investigates

It will do this for all charities it investigates after receiving complaints, beginning from 1 March

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraising-regulator-name-charities-investigates/fundraising/article/1519508

Fundraising Regulator warns of fraudulent email

The email purports to come from the regulator and offers gift certificates – something the regulator warns that it would never offer

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraising-regulator-warns-fraudulent-email/fundraising/article/1519490

Strange tale of the UFO (Unidentified Fundraising Object)

NCVO consultant Daniel Francis sparks mystery by tweeting picture of a Fundraising Regulator-branded car – the regulator says no such car exists

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/strange-tale-ufo-unidentified-fundraising-object/fundraising/article/1519179

Strange tale of the UFO (Unidentified Fundraising Object)

NCVO consultant Daniel Francis sparks mystery by tweeting picture of a Fundraising Regulator-branded car – the regulator says no such car exists

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/strange-tale-ufo-unidentified-fundraising-object/fundraising/article/1519179

IoF launches initiative to improve diversity in fundraising

The Change Collective scheme has been set up with support from an advisory panel on equality, diversity and inclusion

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/iof-launches-initiative-improve-diversity-fundraising/fundraising/article/1518967

IoF launches initiative to improve diversity in fundraising

The Change Collective scheme has been set up with support from an advisory panel on equality, diversity and inclusion

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/iof-launches-initiative-improve-diversity-fundraising/fundraising/article/1518967

Fundraising Regulator appoints new chair

Lord Harris of Haringey will succeed Lord Grade in January

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraising-regulator-appoints-new-chair/fundraising/article/1518957

Fundraising Regulator appoints new chair

Lord Harris of Haringey will succeed Lord Grade in January

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraising-regulator-appoints-new-chair/fundraising/article/1518957

7 ways to turbo charge your fundraising: Parts 4 and 5

In today’s post-GDPR world, many charities are braced for a fall in fundraised income. But it doesn’t have to be this way, writes Rebecca Cooney

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/7-ways-turbo-charge-fundraising-parts-4-5/fundraising/article/1499027

7 ways to turbo charge your fundraising: Parts 6 and 7

In today’s post-GDPR world, many charities are braced for a fall in fundraised income. But it doesn’t have to be this way, writes Rebecca Cooney

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/7-ways-turbo-charge-fundraising-parts-6-7/fundraising/article/1499028

7 ways to turbo charge your fundraising: Part 1

In today’s post-GDPR world, many charities are braced for a fall in fundraised income. But it doesn’t have to be this way, writes Rebecca Cooney

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/7-ways-turbo-charge-fundraising-part-1/fundraising/article/1498985

7 ways to turbo charge your fundraising: Parts 2 and 3

In today’s post-GDPR world, many charities are braced for a fall in fundraised income. But it doesn’t have to be this way, writes Rebecca Cooney

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/7-ways-turbo-charge-fundraising-parts-2-3/fundraising/article/1499025

We would consider ‘naming and shaming’ online platforms, says Fundraising Regulator chief

Gerald Oppenheim, chief executive of the regulator, says the ultimate sanction for any platform that failed to follow its recommendations in the wake of a complaint would be public censure

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/consider-naming-shaming-online-platforms-says-fundraising-regulator-chief/fundraising/article/1497669

We would consider ‘naming and shaming’ online platforms, says Fundraising Regulator chief

Gerald Oppenheim, chief executive of the regulator, says the ultimate sanction for any platform that failed to follow its recommendations in the wake of a complaint would be public censure

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/consider-naming-shaming-online-platforms-says-fundraising-regulator-chief/fundraising/article/1497669

Budget round-up: Changes to Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme and trading limit rise

But Chancellor Philip Hammond’s speech makes no mention of a ban on online fundraising platforms taking fees from Gift Aid claimed on donations

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/budget-round-up-changes-gift-aid-small-donations-scheme-trading-limit-rise/finance/article/1497463

Budget round-up: Changes to Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme and trading limit rise

But Chancellor Philip Hammond’s speech makes no mention of a ban on online fundraising platforms taking fees from Gift Aid claimed on donations

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/budget-round-up-changes-gift-aid-small-donations-scheme-trading-limit-rise/finance/article/1497463

Fundraiser of the Week: Jill Taylor of Kidscape

The fundraising officer at the anti-bullying charity Kidscape talks to Third Sector about meeting beneficiaries and keeping fundraising simple

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraiser-week-jill-taylor-kidscape/fundraising/article/1497452

Budget round-up: Changes to Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme and trading limit rise

But Chancellor Philip Hammond’s speech makes no mention of a ban on online fundraising platforms taking fees from Gift Aid claimed on donations

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/budget-round-up-changes-gift-aid-small-donations-scheme-trading-limit-rise/article/1497463

Ikhlaq Hussain: It’s not who you know, but who knows you with major gifts fundraising

Trawl your databases and find out from your existing donors who might be in a position to offer larger donations

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/ikhlaq-hussain-its-not-know-knows-major-gifts-fundraising/fundraising/article/1496960

Large traditional fundraising charities ‘must change the way they work’

A fundraising expert tells a closed session of the International Fundraising Congress that beneficiaries must be given more power if such charities are to survive

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/large-traditional-fundraising-charities-must-change-work/fundraising/article/1496792

Large traditional fundraising charities ‘must change the way they work’

A fundraising expert tells a closed session of the International Fundraising Congress that beneficiaries must be given more power if such charities are to survive

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/large-traditional-fundraising-charities-must-change-work/fundraising/article/1496792

You can’t annoy people into giving any more, says fundraising consultant

Alan Clayton tells the International Fundraising Congress in the Netherlands that this is not a sustainable model

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/cant-annoy-people-giving-more-says-fundraising-consultant/fundraising/article/1496684

Better culture, not quotas, will improve gender diversity, IFC told

Margaret Rose, founder of consultancy U-Solve, tells the fundraising congress that changing values is key to helping women fulfil their potential

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/better-culture-not-quotas-will-improve-gender-diversity-ifc-told/fundraising/article/1496677

You can’t annoy people into giving any more, says fundraising consultant

Alan Clayton tells the International Fundraising Congress in the Netherlands that this is not a sustainable model

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/cant-annoy-people-giving-more-says-fundraising-consultant/fundraising/article/1496684

Better culture, not quotas, will improve gender diversity, IFC told

Margaret Rose, founder of consultancy U-Solve, tells the fundraising congress that changing values is key to helping women fulfil their potential

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/better-culture-not-quotas-will-improve-gender-diversity-ifc-told/fundraising/article/1496677

Don’t assume lack of donations is down to donor fatigue, says Giving Tuesday lead

Asha Curran of the New York-based community body 92Y tells the International Fundraising Congress that the sector has to ask itself if it’s engaging with people on an outdated set of assumptions

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/dont-assume-lack-donations-down-donor-fatigue-says-giving-tuesday-lead/fundraising/article/1496546

Don’t assume lack of donations is down to donor fatigue, says Giving Tuesday lead

Asha Curran of the New York-based community body 92Y tells the International Fundraising Congress that the sector has to ask itself if it’s engaging with people on an outdated set of assumptions

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/dont-assume-lack-donations-down-donor-fatigue-says-giving-tuesday-lead/fundraising/article/1496546

MD of JustGiving leaves the company amid accusations of harassment

The online fundraising platform has confirmed the departure of Neil Bannister, three months after a newspaper alleged he had been suspended for harassing a member of staff

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/md-justgiving-leaves-company-amid-accusations-harassment/management/article/1496254

MD of JustGiving leaves the company amid accusations of harassment

The online fundraising platform has confirmed the departure of Neil Bannister, three months after a newspaper alleged he had been suspended for harassing a member of staff

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/md-justgiving-leaves-company-amid-accusations-harassment/management/article/1496254

Direct mail has ‘disappeared’ from the sector’s fundraising arsenal, says Oxfam executive

Nick Pride, deputy director of fundraising at the charity, tells a direct mail conference that the medium has fallen out of favour with charities since the 2015 fundraising scandals

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/direct-mail-disappeared-sectors-fundraising-arsenal-says-oxfam-executive/fundraising/article/1495983

Direct mail has ‘disappeared’ from the sector’s fundraising arsenal, says Oxfam executive

Nick Pride, deputy director of fundraising at the charity, tells a direct mail conference that the medium has fallen out of favour with charities since the 2015 fundraising scandals

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/direct-mail-disappeared-sectors-fundraising-arsenal-says-oxfam-executive/fundraising/article/1495983

Sector paid a price for industrialising direct mail, says Oxfam executive

Nick Pride, deputy director of fundraising at the charity, tells a direct mail conference that it has virtually disappeared from the arsenal of donor recruitment tools since 2015

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/sector-paid-price-industrialising-direct-mail-says-oxfam-executive/fundraising/article/1495983

Sector paid a price for industrialising direct mail, says Oxfam executive

Nick Pride, deputy director of fundraising at the charity, tells a direct mail conference that it has virtually disappeared from the arsenal of donor recruitment tools since 2015

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/sector-paid-price-industrialising-direct-mail-says-oxfam-executive/fundraising/article/1495983

Fears of being ‘bombarded’ deter almost two-thirds of people from telling charities about legacy gifts

A survey by the marketing data company fastmap was presented at the Institute of Fundraising’s legacy conference

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fears-bombarded-deter-almost-two-thirds-people-telling-charities-legacy-gifts/fundraising/article/1495526

Fears of being ‘bombarded’ deter almost two-thirds of people from telling charities about legacy gifts

A survey by the marketing data company fastmap was presented at the Institute of Fundraising’s legacy conference

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fears-bombarded-deter-almost-two-thirds-people-telling-charities-legacy-gifts/fundraising/article/1495526

Ian MacQuillin: Fundraising’s problem isn’t a lack of talent, it’s a lack of knowledge

A defined entry route into the profession would make sure fundraisers had the knowledge they need

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/ian-macquillin-fundraisings-problem-isnt-lack-talent-its-lack-knowledge/fundraising/article/1495466

Chris Stoddard to repay £77k to former company

The man behind a number of now defunct fundraising-related companies, who has been disqualified from being a company director, has come to an agreement with the liquidator CS Incentive

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/chris-stoddard-repay-77k-former-company/fundraising/article/1494809

Chris Stoddard to repay £77k to former company

The man behind a number of now defunct fundraising-related companies, who has been disqualified from being a company director, has come to an agreement with the liquidator CS Incentive

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/chris-stoddard-repay-77k-former-company/fundraising/article/1494809

Leesa Harwood: Stuck in a silo? Then it’s an organisational failure

The integration of fundraising into the business model is a perennial issue for charities

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/leesa-harwood-stuck-silo-its-organisational-failure/fundraising/article/1494188

Poor spelling is a clue to legitimacy of collection bags, regulator warns

The Fundraising Regulator and the Local Government Association have issued advice on weeding out fraudulent charity collection bags from legitimate ones

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/poor-spelling-clue-legitimacy-collection-bags-regulator-warns/fundraising/article/1494091

Poor spelling is a clue to legitimacy of collection bags, regulator warns

The Fundraising Regulator and the Local Government Association have issued advice on weeding out fraudulent charity collection bags from legitimate ones

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/poor-spelling-clue-legitimacy-collection-bags-regulator-warns/fundraising/article/1494091

Regulator appoints interim manager to Islamic charity linked to convicted imam

The regulator had opened an inquiry into the already deregistered Fazal Ellahi Charitable Trust after it learned that an imam hosted by the organisation was later convicted of encouraging terrorism

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/regulator-appoints-interim-manager-islamic-charity-linked-convicted-imam/governance/article/1494088

London Marathon runners raised a record £63.7m this year

The event set another high for an annual single-day charity fundraising event, with an increase of £2m on last year – the event has raised £955m since it began in 1981

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/london-marathon-runners-raised-record-637m-year/fundraising/article/1493510

London Marathon runners raised a record £63.7m this year

The event set another high for an annual single-day charity fundraising event, with an increase of £2m on last year – the event has raised £955m since it began in 1981

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/london-marathon-runners-raised-record-637m-year/fundraising/article/1493510

London Marathon runners raised £63.7m this year

The event set another world record for an annual single-day charity fundraising event, with an increase of £2m on last year – the event has raised £955m since it began in 1981

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/london-marathon-runners-raised-637m-year/fundraising/article/1493510

London Marathon runners raised £63.7m this year

The event set another world record for an annual single-day charity fundraising event, with an increase of £2m on last year – the event has raised £955m since it began in 1981

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/london-marathon-runners-raised-637m-year/fundraising/article/1493510

MP accuses JustGiving of ‘picking the pockets of terrorism victims’

In a letter to charities minister Tracey Crouch, Labour’s Neil Coyle says the online fundraising platform should donate the £500,000 it received in fees last year from fundraising pages for victims of terror attacks and the Grenfell fire

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/mp-accuses-justgiving-picking-pockets-terrorism-victims/fundraising/article/1493365

MP accuses JustGiving of ‘picking the pockets of terrorism victims’

In a letter to charities minister Tracey Crouch, Labour’s Neil Coyle says the online fundraising platform should donate the £500,000 it received in fees last year from fundraising pages for victims of terror attacks and the Grenfell fire

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/mp-accuses-justgiving-picking-pockets-terrorism-victims/fundraising/article/1493365

Beware fraudulent emails asking for money, Fundraising Regulator warns

Some charities have received emails asking for money specifically for funding the Fundraising Preference Service, but these are not from the regulator and should be reported

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/beware-fraudulent-emails-asking-money-fundraising-regulator-warns/fundraising/article/1492594

Beware fraudulent emails asking for money, Fundraising Regulator warns

Some charities have received emails asking for money specifically for funding the Fundraising Preference Service, but these are not from the regulator and should be reported

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/beware-fraudulent-emails-asking-money-fundraising-regulator-warns/fundraising/article/1492594

Fundraising Regulator ‘might have to become part of Charity Commission’, Grade warns

In an interview with Third Sector, the departing chair of the Fundraising Regulator says this could happen if the government decides it no long wishes to fund the charities watchdog

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraising-regulator-might-become-part-charity-commission-grade-warns/article/1492469

Interview: Lord Grade regrets nothing

The outspoken chair of the Fundraising Regulator tells Rebecca Cooney that controversial comments he has made were mild and absolutely justified (subscribers only)

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/interview-lord-grade-regrets-nothing/fundraising/article/1492444

Military charity ‘reconstructed’ after regulator’s inquiry and police investigation

The Veterans Charity was the subject of a Charity Commission statutory inquiry into its fundraising practices and financial controls

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/military-charity-reconstructed-regulators-inquiry-police-investigation/governance/article/1492435

Government and National Lottery backed #iwill Fund supported by Oxfordshire Community Foundation with The Good Exchange

Newbury, 11th September 2018 – Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF), funded through the #iwill Fund, is working in partnership with The Good Exchange’s not-for-profit, online matching cloud platform.The #iwill Fund was created through £40 million of seed funding from Government, and the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund. It supports the aims of the #iwill

source http://www.realwire.com/releases/Government-and-National-Lottery-backed-iwill-Fund

Government and National Lottery backed #iwill Fund supported by Oxfordshire Community Foundation with The Good Exchange

Newbury, 11th September 2018 – Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF), funded through the #iwill Fund, is working in partnership with The Good Exchange’s not-for-profit, online matching cloud platform.The #iwill Fund was created through £40 million of seed funding from Government, and the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund. It supports the aims of the #iwill

source http://www.realwire.com/releases/Government-and-National-Lottery-backed-iwill-Fund

Fundraising Regulator ‘completely overhauls’ Code of Fundraising Practice

Published today, the new version of the code is subject to consultation until 16 November

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraising-regulator-completely-overhauls-code-fundraising-practice/fundraising/article/1492261

Fundraising Regulator ‘completely overhauls’ Code of Fundraising Practice

Published today, the new version of the code is subject to consultation until 16 November

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraising-regulator-completely-overhauls-code-fundraising-practice/fundraising/article/1492261

Fundraising Regulator ‘overhauls’ Code of Fundraising Practice

Published today, the new version of the code is subjec to consultation until 16 November

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraising-regulator-overhauls-code-fundraising-practice/fundraising/article/1492261

Fundraising Regulator ‘overhauls’ Code of Fundraising Practice

Published today, the new version of the code is subjec to consultation until 16 November

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraising-regulator-overhauls-code-fundraising-practice/fundraising/article/1492261

Muslim worship centre ‘did not properly consult members’ over sell-off plans

A report from the Charity Commission adds that there is no evidence of financial irregularity at Imamia Mission London

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/muslim-worship-centre-did-not-properly-consult-members-sell-off-plans/governance/article/1491981

CAF publishes free online fundraising guide

Fundraising Fundamentals has been put together by the Charities Aid Foundation for fundraisers who work for small and medium-sized charities

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/caf-publishes-free-online-fundraising-guide/fundraising/article/1491954

CAF publishes free online fundraising guide

Fundraising Fundamentals has been put together by the Charities Aid Foundation for fundraisers who work for small and medium-sized charities

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/caf-publishes-free-online-fundraising-guide/fundraising/article/1491954

Alex McDowell: Fear of charity legacies is still all too prevalent

The ban by a supermarket of posters advertising legacy giving shows that familiar misunderstandings linger in this area of fundraising

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/alex-mcdowell-fear-charity-legacies-prevalent/fundraising/article/1491788

Let Your Networking Lead to Donations

If your nonprofit networking is off to a rocky start, these steps can make the process go a little smoother. It may even lead to a new set of donors. The post Let Your Networking Lead to Donations appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

source http://nonprofithub.org/fundraising/how-networking-can-lead-to-donations/

Leesa Harwood: You must ask the right questions about the future of fundraising

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, technological transformation, means using the existing fundraising paradigm is like sleepwalking backwards into the future

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/leesa-harwood-ask-right-questions-future-fundraising/fundraising/article/1491270

Fundraiser of the Week: Jasmine Jappy of Evolve Housing + Support

The community and challenge events fundraising officer at the London-based homelessness charity talks to Third Sector about exercise, diversified income and being human on the job

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraiser-week-jasmine-jappy-evolve-housing-+-support/fundraising/article/1491251

Andrew Taylor-Dawson: We must change the discourse on fundraising spend

Not only is it an essential part of the way we do business, but it’s also a key driver of our outputs

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/andrew-taylor-dawson-change-discourse-fundraising-spend/fundraising/article/1491008

Regulator appoints interim manager at east London mosque

A member of the Ripple Road Mosque in Barking, Essex, was jailed in March for terrorism offences, and now the Charity Commission has given a lawyer the task of overseeing implementation of safeguarding procedures

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/regulator-appoints-interim-manager-east-london-mosque/governance/article/1491064

Liz Tait appointed director of fundraising at the Teenage Cancer Trust

She will move from the same role at the animal welfare charity Battersea on 12 November

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/liz-tait-appointed-director-fundraising-teenage-cancer-trust/fundraising/article/1490887

Liz Tait appointed director of fundraising at the Teenage Cancer Trust

She will move from the same role at the animal welfare charity Battersea on 12 November

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/liz-tait-appointed-director-fundraising-teenage-cancer-trust/fundraising/article/1490887

Fundraiser of the Week: Lindsey Cape of FareShare UK

The head of fundraising at the food redistribution charity talks to Third Sector about relationships in fundraising, cookbooks and individual giving

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraiser-week-lindsey-cape-fareshare-uk/fundraising/article/1490868

The Good Exchange registers with the Fundraising Regulator

Newbury, 20th August 2018 – Not-for-profit cloud platform, The Good Exchange, has today announced that it has officially registered with the Fundraising Regulator. The Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice requires that fundraising platforms take all reasonable steps to treat donors fairly, enabling them to make informed decisions to donate. It also dictates that all fundraising

source http://www.realwire.com/releases/The-Good-Exchange-registers-with-the-Fundraising-Regulator

National Marine Aquarium starts social media fundraising campaign

The aquarium’s partners in the campaign, Friends of Glass, will donate £1 for every #CheersTotheOcean post on social media

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/national-marine-aquarium-starts-social-media-fundraising-campaign/digital/article/1490657

National Marine Aquarium starts social media fundraising campaign

The aquarium’s partners in the campaign, Friends of Glass, will donate £1 for every #CheersTotheOcean post on social media

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/national-marine-aquarium-starts-social-media-fundraising-campaign/digital/article/1490657

Education charity reviews Boris Johnson’s patronage following inflammatory burka comments

Classics for All is reviewing Boris Johnson’s involvement with the charity after his comments comparing Muslim women wearing Islamic veils to “letter boxes” and “bank robbers”.

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/education-charity-reviews-boris-johnsons-patronage-following-inflammatory-burka-comments/communications/article/1490580

Total income falls across the top 25 fundraising events

New figures show that falls in income established mass participation events run by Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support were behind overall reduction in fundraised income

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/total-income-falls-across-top-25-fundraising-events/fundraising/article/1490464

Total income falls across the top 25 fundraising events

New figures show that falls in income established mass participation events run by Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support were behind overall reduction in fundraised income

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/total-income-falls-across-top-25-fundraising-events/fundraising/article/1490464

Louise Mitchell: Lessons from a fundraising challenge

Raising money in these cash-strapped times requires determination, co-operation and a willingness to face the skeletons in your closet

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/louise-mitchell-lessons-fundraising-challenge/fundraising/article/1490350

Louise Mitchell: Lessons from a fundraising challenge

Raising money in these cash-strapped times requires determination, co-operation and a willingness to face the skeletons in your closet

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/louise-mitchell-lessons-fundraising-challenge/fundraising/article/1490350

Ian MacQuillin: Accountability in fundraising applies to the regulators too

Fundraising has to be regulated, but that doesn’t make those who are regulating exempt from criticism

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/ian-macquillin-accountability-fundraising-applies-regulators/fundraising/article/1489779

Lewis Coghlin to head up RSPCA fundraising

Coghlin, currently director of fundraising at Cats Protection, will take up the role in October

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/lewis-coghlin-head-rspca-fundraising/management/article/1489658

RSPB rejects criticism of the number of press and fundraising staff it employs

The former cricketer and grouse-shoot owner Sir Ian Botham has accused the charity of being ‘obsessed with PR’

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/rspb-rejects-criticism-number-press-fundraising-staff-employs/fundraising/article/1489635

Lewis Coghlin to head up RSPCA fundraising

Coghlin, currently director of fundraising at Cats Protection, will take up the role in October

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/lewis-coghlin-head-rspca-fundraising/management/article/1489658

RSPB rejects criticism of the number of press and fundraising staff it employs

The former cricketer and grouse-shoot owner Sir Ian Botham has accused the charity of being ‘obsessed with PR’

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/rspb-rejects-criticism-number-press-fundraising-staff-employs/fundraising/article/1489635

Fundraising Regulator advertising for new chair

Existing chair Lord Grade’s tenure ends in December and whoever secures the post will be paid £500 a day for one day a month

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraising-regulator-advertising-new-chair/fundraising/article/1489436

Fundraising Regulator advertising for new chair

Existing chair Lord Grade’s tenure ends in December and whoever secures the post will be paid £500 a day for one day a month

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraising-regulator-advertising-new-chair/fundraising/article/1489436

London-based Voyage Youth fundraises for leadership BTEC for BME youngsters with The Good Exchange

Newbury, 1st August 2018 – Not-for-profit cloud platform, The Good Exchange, has today announced that London-based Voyage Youth has won a free fundraising project on its platform, following a prize draw at the NCVO Annual Conference in April 2018. Voyage – which stands for Voice of Youth and Genuine Empowerment – was set up to

source http://www.realwire.com/releases/Voyage-Youth-fundraises-for-BTEC-for-BME-youngsters-with-The-Good-Exchange

How to Bounce Back When You’re Told No

Donors are going to tell you no; it’s just a fact of fundraising. You can bounce back and turn that rejection into a positive learning experience. The post How to Bounce Back When You’re Told No appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

source http://nonprofithub.org/donor-retention/how-to-bounce-back/

Government to hold ‘light-touch’ review of Fundraising Regulator

The DCMS says it wants to review the progress of the regulator to ensure it is fulfilling its role

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/government-hold-light-touch-review-fundraising-regulator/fundraising/article/1489021

Andrew Taylor-Dawson: Digital fundraising requires thinking beyond our silos

We need to create working cultures where fundraising practitioners wear digital hats and campaigners think about fundraising

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/andrew-taylor-dawson-digital-fundraising-requires-thinking-beyond-silos/fundraising/article/1488999

Government to hold ‘light-touch’ review of Fundraising Regulator

The DCMS says it wants to review the progress of the regulator to ensure it is fulfilling its role

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/government-hold-light-touch-review-fundraising-regulator/fundraising/article/1489021

A guide to the top fundraising platforms

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/guide-top-fundraising-platforms/fundraising/article/1488120

Fundraising code must be made more accessible, says chair of body that oversees it

Suzanne McCarthy, chair of the Fundraising Regulator’s Standards Committee, wants charities to respond to a consultation on the layout and presentation of the code

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraising-code-made-accessible-says-chair-body-oversees/fundraising/article/1488189

More than 100 charities still ignoring levy payment requests, says Fundraising Regulator’s chair

At its second annual review event today, the regulator’s chair Lord Grade says 26 eligible charities are refusing to pay and 105 have simply not replied

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/100-charities-ignoring-levy-payment-requests-says-fundraising-regulators-chair/fundraising/article/1488184

Fundraising code must be made more accessible, says chair of body that oversees it

Suzanne McCarthy, chair of the Fundraising Regulator’s Standards Committee, wants charities to respond to a consultation on the layout and presentation of the code

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraising-code-made-accessible-says-chair-body-oversees/fundraising/article/1488189

More than 100 charities still ignoring levy payment requests, says Fundraising Regulator’s chair

At its second annual review event today, the regulator’s chair Lord Grade says 26 eligible charities are refusing to pay and 105 have simply not replied

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/100-charities-ignoring-levy-payment-requests-says-fundraising-regulators-chair/fundraising/article/1488184

A Beginner’s Guide to Planned Gifts

Chances are, you probably aren’t putting enough emphasis into your planned giving strategy. Let’s look at how you can ramp up your efforts. The post A Beginner’s Guide to Planned Gifts appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

source http://nonprofithub.org/fundraising/beginners-guide-to-planned-gifts/

Matthew Lagden appointed head of the Institute of Legacy Management

The former director of fundraising at St Paul’s Cathedral takes over from Chris Millward, who has joined the Legacy Voice consultancy

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/matthew-lagden-appointed-head-institute-legacy-management/management/article/1488029

Matthew Lagden appointed head of the Institute of Legacy Management

The former director of fundraising at St Paul’s Cathedral takes over from Chris Millward, who has joined the Legacy Voice consultancy

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/matthew-lagden-appointed-head-institute-legacy-management/management/article/1488029

Inquiry into Islamic school after police seized weapons and cash from premises

The Charity Commission is probing governance at the Darul Uloom School London in Chiselhurst after police arrested the headteacher and another member of staff

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/inquiry-islamic-school-police-seized-weapons-cash-premises/governance/article/1488021

Fundraiser of the Week: Ian Vallance of Smile Train

The director of fundraising at the charity that helps to provide cleft lip and palate repair surgery to children in developing countries talks to Third Sector about advice, resilience and which fundraisers he admires

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraiser-week-ian-vallance-smile-train/fundraising/article/1488020

Fundraiser of the Week: Ian Vallance of Smile Train

The director of fundraising at the charity that helps to provide cleft lip and palate repair surgery to children in developing countries talks to Third Sector about advice, resilience and which fundraisers he admires

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraiser-week-ian-vallance-smile-train/fundraising/article/1488020

Institute of Fundraising collates guidance on fundraiser safety in one publication

Safety and Safeguarding in Fundraising has been launched to coincide with publication of Charity Commission and Fundraising Regulator reports on the Presidents Club

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/institute-fundraising-collates-guidance-fundraiser-safety-one-publication/fundraising/article/1487746

Presidents Club breached charity law and fundraising code, regulators conclude

The Charity Commission says measures taken by the charity to protect the privacy of its guests were in stark contrast to those designed to deal with improper behaviour

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/presidents-club-breached-charity-law-fundraising-code-regulators-conclude/fundraising/article/1487740

Institute of Fundraising collates guidance on fundraiser safety in one publication

Safety and Safeguarding in Fundraising has been launched to coincide with publication of Charity Commission and Fundraising Regulator reports on the Presidents Club

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/institute-fundraising-collates-guidance-fundraiser-safety-one-publication/fundraising/article/1487746

Presidents Club breached charity law and fundraising code, regulators conclude

The Charity Commission says measures taken by the charity to protect the privacy of its guests were in stark contrast to those designed to deal with improper behaviour

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/presidents-club-breached-charity-law-fundraising-code-regulators-conclude/fundraising/article/1487740

Ending the Stigma: Fundraising is Sales

Nonprofit professionals are reluctant to compare fundraising to sales, but why? Let’s take a look at why they’re not so different after all. The post Ending the Stigma: Fundraising is Sales appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

source http://nonprofithub.org/fundraising/ending-the-stigma-fundraising-is-sales/

Movers: Ropinder Gill appointed chief executive of Lymphoma Action

Plus: Beverley Jacobson takes top role at Norwood; Matthew Patten to step down from chief’s seat at Mayor’s Fund for London; and Catherine Deakin takes fundraising and comms position at Changing Faces

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/movers-ropinder-gill-appointed-chief-executive-lymphoma-action/management/article/1487111

Minister moves to stop online fundraising platforms claiming fees from Gift Aid

Treasury minister Robert Jenrick says the government will take action if the practice doesn’t stop

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/minister-moves-stop-online-fundraising-platforms-claiming-fees-gift-aid/fundraising/article/1487169

Minister moves to stop online fundraising platforms claiming fees from Gift Aid

Treasury minister Robert Jenrick says the government will take action if the practice doesn’t stop

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/minister-moves-stop-online-fundraising-platforms-claiming-fees-gift-aid/fundraising/article/1487169

Changes to International Statement of Ethical Principles in Fundraising agreed

The updated statement replaces one of the five key qualities expected, empathy, with ‘responsibility’

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/changes-international-statement-ethical-principles-fundraising-agreed/fundraising/article/1487083

Only a quarter of charities report on the donor experience to boards, survey finds

A report from the Institute of Fundraising says charities should make regular reports to trustees on this issue

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/quarter-charities-report-donor-experience-boards-survey-finds/fundraising/article/1487066

Changes to International Statement of Ethical Principles in Fundraising agreed

The updated statement replaces one of the five key qualities expected, empathy, with ‘responsibility’

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/changes-international-statement-ethical-principles-fundraising-agreed/fundraising/article/1487083

Only a quarter of charities report on the donor experience to boards, survey finds

A report from the Institute of Fundraising says charities should make regular reports to trustees on this issue

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/quarter-charities-report-donor-experience-boards-survey-finds/fundraising/article/1487066

IoF says only a quarter of charities report on the donor experience to boards

A report from the Institute of Fundraising says charities should make regular reports to trustees on this issue

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/iof-says-quarter-charities-report-donor-experience-boards/fundraising/article/1487066

IoF says only a quarter of charities report on the donor experience to boards

A report from the Institute of Fundraising says charities should make regular reports to trustees on this issue

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/iof-says-quarter-charities-report-donor-experience-boards/fundraising/article/1487066

Challenge sexist behaviour, says British Youth Council fundraising head

Victoria Ward tells the IoF annual convention that all fundraisers should tackle head on sexist behaviour and comments

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/challenge-sexist-behaviour-says-british-youth-council-fundraising-head/fundraising/article/1486951

Challenge sexist behaviour, says British Youth Council fundraising head

Victoria Ward tells the IoF annual convention that all fundraisers should tackle head on sexist behaviour and comments

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/challenge-sexist-behaviour-says-british-youth-council-fundraising-head/fundraising/article/1486951

Why Nonprofit Stories Are the Secret to Success

As fundraisers and marketers, we are the storytellers. We are the keepers of the lore of our organization. These five categories of stories are a helpful way of organizing stories for both our internal and external audiences. The post Why Nonprofit Stories Are the Secret to Success appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

source http://nonprofithub.org/fundraising/stories-are-the-secret/

Fundraising Regulator upheld four-fifths of complaints it investigated, says head of casework

Sarah Fox tells the IoF annual convention the regulator received more than 1,100 complaints in the year to 31 March, but most were outside its remit

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraising-regulator-upheld-four-fifths-complaints-investigated-says-head-casework/fundraising/article/1486845

Fundraising Regulator upheld four-fifths of complaints it investigated, says head of casework

Sarah Fox tells the IoF annual convention the regulator received more than 1,100 complaints in the year to 31 March, but most were outside its remit

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraising-regulator-upheld-four-fifths-complaints-investigated-says-head-casework/fundraising/article/1486845

IoF replaced its whole finance team in the past year

At the Institute of Fundraising’s annual general meeting yesterday, chief executive Peter Lewis said he believed the new finance team would turn things around

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/iof-replaced-its-whole-finance-team-past-year/fundraising/article/1486838

IoF replaced its whole finance team in the past year

At the Institute of Fundraising’s annual general meeting yesterday, chief executive Peter Lewis said he believed the new finance team would turn things around

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/iof-replaced-its-whole-finance-team-past-year/fundraising/article/1486838

Focus on wider benefits of partnerships, not just cash, says report

The report, by the fundraising consultancy the More Partnership, says charities that focus only on receiving money from corporate partners ‘are likely to encounter disappointment’

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/focus-wider-benefits-partnerships-not-just-cash-says-report/fundraising/article/1486561

Focus on wider benefits of partnerships, not just cash, says report

The report, by the fundraising consultancy the More Partnership, says charities that focus only on receiving money from corporate partners ‘are likely to encounter disappointment’

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/focus-wider-benefits-partnerships-not-just-cash-says-report/fundraising/article/1486561

Charity Commission opens statutory inquiry into deregistered Muslim charity

The Fazal Ellahi Charitable Trust had continued to run a mosque whose imam was convicted of terrorism offencesd

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/charity-commission-opens-statutory-inquiry-deregistered-muslim-charity/governance/article/1486427

10 Summer Fundraisers for 2018

To ring in the season, here are ten fun, unique and affordable summer fundraisers that will make everyone excited to give back. The post 10 Summer Fundraisers for 2018 appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

source http://nonprofithub.org/fundraising/10-summer-fundraiser-ideas/

Charity Commission opens statutory inquiry into deregistered muslim charity

The Fazal Ellahi Charitable Trust had continued to run a mosque whose imam was convicted of terrorism offences

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/charity-commission-opens-statutory-inquiry-deregistered-muslim-charity/article/1486427

Stephen Cook: The banning of Chris Stoddard is a boost for fundraising

His methods were cynical, ruthless and questionable, but now the former founder and director of a string of fundraising companies has been banned from being a director for nearly 10 years

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/stephen-cook-banning-chris-stoddard-boost-fundraising/fundraising/article/1486209

Richard Taylor to step down from fundraising role at Macmillan

The executive director of fundraising, marketing and communications is to pursue a career in executive coaching

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/richard-taylor-step-down-fundraising-role-macmillan/management/article/1486069

Director of failed fundraising agencies receives nine-year ban

Chris Stoddard, who has run at least nine now defunct fundraising-related agencies, signed an agreement with the Insolvency Service shortly before a court case was due to begin

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/director-failed-fundraising-agencies-receives-nine-year-ban/fundraising/article/1486053

Richard Taylor to step down from fundraising role at Macmillan

The executive director of fundraising, marketing and communications is to pursue a career in executive coaching

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/richard-taylor-step-down-fundraising-role-macmillan/management/article/1486069

Director of failed fundraising agencies receives nine-year ban

Chris Stoddard, who has run at least nine now defunct fundraising-related agencies, signed an agreement with the Insolvency Service shortly before a court case was due to begin

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/director-failed-fundraising-agencies-receives-nine-year-ban/fundraising/article/1486053

Fundraiser of the Week: Jane Beaven of the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, Putney

The director of fundraising and communications at the medical charity talks about meeting beneficiaries, the GDPR and competitiveness among charities

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraiser-week-jane-beaven-royal-hospital-neuro-disability-putney/fundraising/article/1486040

Ian MacQuillin: We need more thought on fundraising ethics

Far from overthinking this subject, not enough time has been spent on theory development in this important area

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/ian-macquillin-need-thought-fundraising-ethics/fundraising/article/1486029

Fundraiser of the Week: Jane Beaven of the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, Putney

The director of fundraising and communications at the medical charity talks about meeting beneficiaries, the GDPR and competitiveness among charities

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraiser-week-jane-beaven-royal-hospital-neuro-disability-putney/fundraising/article/1486040

Ian MacQuillin: We need more thought on fundraising ethics

Far from overthinking this subject, not enough time has been spent on theory development in this important area

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/ian-macquillin-need-thought-fundraising-ethics/fundraising/article/1486029

Telephone fundraisers exempted by regulator from TPS Assured Certification

The Fundraising Regulator has updated the fundraising code to stress the need for agencies to comply with the Telephone Preference Service

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/telephone-fundraisers-exempted-regulator-tps-assured-certification/fundraising/article/1485572

Telephone fundraisers exempted by regulator from TPS Assured Certification

The Fundraising Regulator has updated the fundraising code to stress the need for agencies to comply with the Telephone Preference Service

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/telephone-fundraisers-exempted-regulator-tps-assured-certification/fundraising/article/1485572

Brain Tumour Research ‘broke fundraising code, but did not intentionally mislead’

A report from the Fundraising Regulator says there is no evidence the charity set out to deceive donors, but it must consider its use of language and how it deals with complaints

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/brain-tumour-research-broke-fundraising-code-not-intentionally-mislead/fundraising/article/1485567

Brain Tumour Research ‘broke fundraising code, but did not intentionally mislead’

A report from the Fundraising Regulator says there is no evidence the charity set out to deceive donors, but it must consider its use of language and how it deals with complaints

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/brain-tumour-research-broke-fundraising-code-not-intentionally-mislead/fundraising/article/1485567

What Type of Fundraiser Are You?

Answer a few questions and find out which type of fundraiser you are! Aligning your fundraising strategy with your strengths will pay off in the long run. The post What Type of Fundraiser Are You? appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

source http://nonprofithub.org/fundraising/what-type-of-fundraiser-are-you/

Allow for electronic donations or fall behind, charities warned

Debit card payments in general became more common than cash payments last year, and Rick Lay, head of fundraising at Sue Ryder, says charities should sit up and pay attention

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/allow-electronic-donations-fall-behind-charities-warned/fundraising/article/1485314

Allow for electronic donations or fall behind, charities warned

Debit card payments in general became more common than cash payments last year, and Rick Lay, head of fundraising at Sue Ryder, says charities should sit up and pay attention

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/allow-electronic-donations-fall-behind-charities-warned/fundraising/article/1485314

Fundraising Regulator appoints new board member

Kieron James, founder of the donation platform Wonderful, has taken up the role

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraising-regulator-appoints-new-board-member/fundraising/article/1484893

Fundraising Regulator appoints new board member

Kieron James, founder of the donation platform Wonderful, has taken up the role

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraising-regulator-appoints-new-board-member/fundraising/article/1484893

Make match funding central to fundraising, says academic Beth Breeze

In a report based on evaluation of the Catalyst grant programme, the University of Kent’s Beth Breeze says the matching encourages donors to give to endowment appeals

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/match-funding-central-fundraising-says-academic-beth-breeze/fundraising/article/1484885

Make match funding central to fundraising, says academic Beth Breeze

In a report based on evaluation of the Catalyst grant programme, the University of Kent’s Beth Breeze says the matching encourages donors to give to endowment appeals

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/match-funding-central-fundraising-says-academic-beth-breeze/fundraising/article/1484885

IoF defends face-to-face fundraising after Daily Mail criticism

The Mail had criticised the ‘millions of pounds’ it said was spent on using the firms to recruit donors

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/iof-defends-face-to-face-fundraising-daily-mail-criticism/fundraising/article/1484602

IoF defends face-to-face fundraising after Daily Mail criticism

The Mail had criticised the ‘millions of pounds’ it said was spent on using the firms to recruit donors

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/iof-defends-face-to-face-fundraising-daily-mail-criticism/fundraising/article/1484602

IoF defends use of fundraising firms after Daily Mail criticism

The Mail had criticised the ‘millions of pounds’ it said was spent on using the firms to recruit donors

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/iof-defends-use-fundraising-firms-daily-mail-criticism/fundraising/article/1484602

IoF defends use of fundraising firms after Daily Mail criticism

The Mail had criticised the ‘millions of pounds’ it said was spent on using the firms to recruit donors

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/iof-defends-use-fundraising-firms-daily-mail-criticism/fundraising/article/1484602

Donation via Echo will soon be available in the UK, says Amazon Pay head

Karen Pepper, speaking at the IoF’s Technology Group Conference today, says one unnamed charity is set to go ahead with fundraising through the ‘Alexa’ technology

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/donation-via-echo-will-soon-available-uk-says-amazon-pay-head/fundraising/article/1484494

Donation via Echo will soon be available in the UK, says Amazon Pay head

Karen Pepper, speaking at the IoF’s Technology Group Conference today, says one unnamed charity is set to go ahead with fundraising through the ‘Alexa’ technology

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/donation-via-echo-will-soon-available-uk-says-amazon-pay-head/fundraising/article/1484494

Regulator updates code to make online fundraising platforms more transparent

The Fundraising Regulator has published guidance on changes it has made to the Code of Fundraising Practice, aimed at both the public and the platforms themselves

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/regulator-updates-code-online-fundraising-platforms-transparent/fundraising/article/1484360

Regulator updates code to make online fundraising platforms more transparent

The Fundraising Regulator has published guidance on changes it has made to the Code of Fundraising Practice, aimed at both the public and the platforms themselves

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/regulator-updates-code-online-fundraising-platforms-transparent/fundraising/article/1484360

Online fundraising platforms must be transparent, says regulator

The Fundraising Regulator has published guidance on changes it has made to the Code of Fundraising Practice, aimed at both the public and the platforms themselves

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/online-fundraising-platforms-transparent-says-regulator/fundraising/article/1484360

Online fundraising platforms must be transparent, says regulator

The Fundraising Regulator has published guidance on changes it has made to the Code of Fundraising Practice, aimed at both the public and the platforms themselves

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/online-fundraising-platforms-transparent-says-regulator/fundraising/article/1484360

How to Use Communication to Engage With Your Constituency

Communication is key. It unlocks every door, behind which are donor and staff retention, increased fundraising, engaged volunteers and so much more. The post How to Use Communication to Engage With Your Constituency appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

source http://nonprofithub.org/featured/how-to-talk-to-your-constituency/

Don’t take us to a cliff edge on cash payments, IoF tells government

Responding to a consultation on cash and digital payments, the Institute of Fundraising says many charities need time to adapt as the role of cash diminishes

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/dont-us-cliff-edge-cash-payments-iof-tells-government/fundraising/article/1466586

Don’t take us to a cliff edge on cash payments, IoF tells government

Responding to a consultation on cash and digital payments, the Institute of Fundraising says many charities need time to adapt as the role of cash diminishes

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/dont-us-cliff-edge-cash-payments-iof-tells-government/fundraising/article/1466586

Number of redundancies at the National Trust for Scotland lower than expected

The figure has emerged as the charity publishes its strategy for the next five years, which includes plans to almost double its fundraising income

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/number-redundancies-national-trust-scotland-lower-expected/management/article/1466448

Sector played a key role in response to Grenfell, says Muslim Aid report

But the report adds that voluntary organisations could have performed better in some respects and there are lessons to be learned

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/sector-played-key-role-response-grenfell-says-muslim-aid-report/management/article/1466159

Watch: The digital fundraising challenges for small charities

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/watch-digital-fundraising-challenges-small-charities/fundraising/article/1466080

Watch: The digital fundraising challenges for small charities

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/watch-digital-fundraising-challenges-small-charities/fundraising/article/1466080

Leaflets promoting Fundraising Preference Service arrive in GP surgeries

Seventy-six thousand of the awareness-raising leaflets, mainly aimed at older people, have been distributed by the Fundraising Regulator

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/leaflets-promoting-fundraising-preference-service-arrive-gp-surgeries/fundraising/article/1466030

Leaflets promoting Fundraising Preference Service arrive in GP surgeries

Seventy-six thousand of the awareness-raising leaflets, mainly aimed at older people, have been distributed by the Fundraising Regulator

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/leaflets-promoting-fundraising-preference-service-arrive-gp-surgeries/fundraising/article/1466030

Disasters Emergency Committee appoints new fundraising director

Simon Beresford has been head of fundraising and marketing at the Methodist development charity All We Can for the past four years

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/disasters-emergency-committee-appoints-new-fundraising-director/fundraising/article/1465912

Fundraising study: Giving remains a national pastime

Third Sector’s annual Donating Trends survey finds few people are signing up to the Fundraising Preference Service, there is work to do on public trust, but a refreshingly high number of people still give, writes Rebecca Cooney

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraising-study-giving-remains-national-pastime/fundraising/article/1465904

Disasters Emergency Committee appoints new fundraising director

Simon Beresford has been head of fundraising and marketing at the Methodist development charity All We Can for the past four years

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/disasters-emergency-committee-appoints-new-fundraising-director/fundraising/article/1465912

Watch: How crowdfunding can help charities

Jes Bailey of Crowdfund 360 gave Third Sector her thoughts about development of crowdfunding during the Fundraising Week Conference

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/watch-crowdfunding-help-charities/fundraising/article/1465853

Watch: How crowdfunding can help charities

Jes Bailey of Crowdfund 360 gave Third Sector her thoughts about development of crowdfunding during the Fundraising Week Conference

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/watch-crowdfunding-help-charities/fundraising/article/1465853

Watch: GDPR and its impact on fundraising

David Boorman from Bliss discusses fundraising once the regulation is introduced

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/watch-gdpr-its-impact-fundraising/fundraising/article/1465792

Watch: The challenges for community fundraising

Polly Rigby from Clic Sargent gives her views on the role of community fundraising including the impact of the GDPR

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/watch-challenges-community-fundraising/fundraising/article/1465780

Watch: GDPR and its impact on fundraising

David Boorman from Bliss discusses fundraising once the regulation is introduced

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/watch-gdpr-its-impact-fundraising/fundraising/article/1465792

Watch: The challenges for community fundraising

Polly Rigby from Clic Sargent gives her views on the role of community fundraising including the impact of the GDPR

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/watch-challenges-community-fundraising/fundraising/article/1465780

Charities should ‘lobby foundations for changes to grant-giving’

Ed Gairdner, chief executive of the Good Exchange, tells Third Sector’s Fundraising Conference there must be a change of mindset in the whole market

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/charities-lobby-foundations-changes-grant-giving/fundraising/article/1465713

Charities should ‘lobby foundations for changes to grant-giving’

Ed Gairdner, chief executive of the Good Exchange, tells Third Sector’s Fundraising Conference there must be a change of mindset in the whole market

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/charities-lobby-foundations-changes-grant-giving/fundraising/article/1465713

Voluntary sector too focused on self-preservation, says British Asian Trust chief

Richard Hawkes tells Third Sector’s Fundraising Conference that it would be healthy if some prominent charities closed and that leaders should get rid of staff that aren’t ‘absolutely brilliant’

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/voluntary-sector-focused-self-preservation-says-british-asian-trust-chief/fundraising/article/1465662

Sector could be left behind on digital skills, says Big Lottery Fund chief

Dawn Austwick tells Third Sector’s Fundraising Conference that the sector has been ‘quite late to the party’ and should get more skilled

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/sector-left-behind-digital-skills-says-big-lottery-fund-chief/fundraising/article/1465656

Voluntary sector too focused on self-preservation, says British Asian Trust chief

Richard Hawkes tells Third Sector’s Fundraising Conference that it would be healthy if some prominent charities closed and that leaders should get rid of staff that aren’t ‘absolutely brilliant’

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/voluntary-sector-focused-self-preservation-says-british-asian-trust-chief/fundraising/article/1465662

Sector could be left behind on digital skills, says Big Lottery Fund chief

Dawn Austwick tells Third Sector’s Fundraising Conference that the sector has been ‘quite late to the party’ and should get more skilled

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/sector-left-behind-digital-skills-says-big-lottery-fund-chief/fundraising/article/1465656

Voluntary sector too focused on self-preservation, says British Asian Trust chief

Richard Hawkes tells Third Sector’s Fundraising Conference that it would be healthy if some prominent charities closed, the sector is too meek and leaders should get rid of staff that aren’t ‘absolutely brilliant’

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/voluntary-sector-focused-self-preservation-says-british-asian-trust-chief/article/1465662

Sector could be left behind on digital skills, says Big Lottery Fund chief

Dawn Austwick tells Third Sector’s Fundraising Conference that the sector has been ‘quite late to the party’ and should get more skilled

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/sector-left-behind-digital-skills-says-big-lottery-fund-chief/article/1465656

Charities ‘got a head start on GDPR’ because of the ICO fines, says DMA executive

John Mitchison, head of preference services, compliance and legal at the Direct Marketing Association, tells Third Sector’s Fundraising Conference that the fines led to charities preparing earlier than they might have done

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/charities-got-head-start-gdpr-ico-fines-says-dma-executive/fundraising/article/1465446

Charities ‘got a head start on GDPR’ because of the ICO fines, says DMA executive

John Mitchison, head of preference services, compliance and legal at the Direct Marketing Association, tells Third Sector’s Fundraising Conference that the fines led to charities preparing earlier than they might have done

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/charities-got-head-start-gdpr-ico-fines-says-dma-executive/fundraising/article/1465446

Valerie Morton: All trustees have responsibility for fundraising

The whole board has to take an interest in fundraising and support trustees with specialist knowledge to understand governance

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/valerie-morton-trustees-responsibility-fundraising/fundraising/article/1465373

Fundraiser of the Week: Jodie Marshall of Initiatives of Change

The national coordinator at the Christian community cohesion charity talks about the fundraising levy, being arrogant and musical superpowers

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraiser-week-jodie-marshall-initiatives-change/fundraising/article/1465425

Valerie Morton: Trustees with fundraising experience aren’t the only board members responsible for fundraising

The whole board has to take an interest in fundraising and support trustees with specialist knowledge to understand governance

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/valerie-morton-trustees-fundraising-experience-arent-board-members-responsible-fundraising/fundraising/article/1465373

Fundraiser of the Week: Jodie Marshall of Initiatives of Change

The national coordinator at the Christian community cohesion charity talks about the fundraising levy, being arrogant and musical superpowers

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraiser-week-jodie-marshall-initiatives-change/fundraising/article/1465425

Tom Woolveridge: Running the London Marathon made me a better community fundraiser

Running alongside his charity’s supporters gave the Terrence Higgins Trust’s senior community fundraising officer an insight into what support they need

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/tom-woolveridge-running-london-marathon-made-better-community-fundraiser/fundraising/article/1465375

If donations fall ‘don’t blame the GDPR’, says academic

At an event to kick off Fundraising Week, Ian MacQuillin of the think tank Rogare says the General Data Protection Regulation should not present a problem to charities

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/donations-fall-dont-blame-gdpr-says-academic/fundraising/article/1465294

If donations fall ‘don’t blame the GDPR’, says academic

At an event to kick off Fundraising Week, Ian MacQuillin of the think tank Rogare says the General Data Protection Regulation should not present a problem to charities

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/donations-fall-dont-blame-gdpr-says-academic/fundraising/article/1465294

Earned Income for Nonprofits: What it is and How it Works

Earned income has become an increasingly attractive option for nonprofits that need to supplement their traditional fundraising efforts. The post Earned Income for Nonprofits: What it is and How it Works appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

source http://nonprofithub.org/fundraising/earned-income/

Fundraising Week 2018: Join Third Sector and special guests for Twitter Q&As

Get your questions ready for our experts on the GDPR and crowdfunding

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraising-week-2018-join-third-sector-special-guests-twitter-q-as/fundraising/article/1465010

Fundraising Week 2018: Join Third Sector and special guests for Twitter Q&As

Get your questions ready for our experts on the GDPR and crowdfunding

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraising-week-2018-join-third-sector-special-guests-twitter-q-as/fundraising/article/1465010

Fundraisers: The New Generation 2018

Bold, ambitious, determined – this year’s New Generation winners show the future of fundraising is in safe hands

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraisers-new-generation-2018/fundraising/article/1464917

Claire Newton: Not thanking properly is an opportunity missed

Charities need to stop paying lip service to supporter care and start thanking supporters in a meaningful way, says the director of John Grain associates, which runs a fundraising mystery shopper scheme, the Secret Giver programme

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/claire-newton-not-thanking-properly-opportunity-missed/fundraising/article/1464847

3 Major Takeaways from CrowdRise’s Data Report

With the rise of GoFundMe and its newly acquired nonprofit arm, CrowdRise, we’ve seen firsthand the power of social media when it comes to fundraising. GoFundMe pages on Facebook get tons of exposure through the power of sharing in order to collect personal funds for study abroad programs, weddings or surgeries, but now, with CrowdRise,…

source http://nonprofithub.org/fundraising/crowdrise-data-report/

The 7 Deadly Sins of Asking for Donations

As long as you avoid these common mistakes, your fundraising efforts will be just fine—even if your palms are still a little sweaty. The post The 7 Deadly Sins of Asking for Donations appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

source http://nonprofithub.org/fundraising/the-7-deadly-sins-of-asking-for-donations/

Digital round-up: BT and TechHub seek technology to change lives

Plus: Free workshops planned for charities focusing on Facebook and Google ads; Muslim Aid ask donors to make their Zakat count during Ramadan

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/digital-round-up-bt-techhub-seek-technology-change-lives/digital/article/1464171

British Red Cross appoints Paul Amadi to top fundraising job

Amadi, director of fundraising at the MS Society, will be called chief supporter officer

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/british-red-cross-appoints-paul-amadi-top-fundraising-job/fundraising/article/1464259

British Red Cross appoints Paul Amadi to top fundraising job

Amadi, director of fundraising at the MS Society, will be called chief supporter officer

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/british-red-cross-appoints-paul-amadi-top-fundraising-job/fundraising/article/1464259

Charities and fundraising bodies ‘must have publicly available complaints procedure’

A change to the fundraising code, overseen by the Fundraising Regulator, also means charities must investigate complaints fairly, proportionately and without undue delay

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/charities-fundraising-bodies-must-publicly-available-complaints-procedure/fundraising/article/1464108

Charities and fundraising bodies ‘must have publicly available complaints procedure’

A change to the fundraising code, overseen by the Fundraising Regulator, also means charities must investigate complaints fairly, proportionately and without undue delay

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/charities-fundraising-bodies-must-publicly-available-complaints-procedure/fundraising/article/1464108

5 New Ways to Fundraise

If you’re a nonprofit trying to make an impact in your community, you need to keep new ways to fundraise in the front of your mind. The post 5 New Ways to Fundraise appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

source http://nonprofithub.org/fundraising/5-new-ways-to-fundraise/

Digital round-up: New buy-and-sell fundraising app launched

Plus: Twitter issues password advice after error; Cancer video uses gaming to tell story

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/digital-round-up-new-buy-and-sell-fundraising-app-launched/digital/article/1463824

Digital round-up: New buy-and-sell fundraising app launched

Plus: Twitter issues password advice after error; Cancer video uses gaming to tell story

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/digital-round-up-new-buy-and-sell-fundraising-app-launched/digital/article/1463824

Ethics is not the decisive factor in rejecting donations, says IoF guide

New guidance from the Institute of Fundraising says values are important, but charities have to show accepting a particular donation will have a negative effect

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/ethics-not-decisive-factor-rejecting-donations-says-iof-guide/fundraising/article/1463813

Ethics is not the decisive factor in rejecting donations, says IoF guide

New guidance from the Institute of Fundraising says values are important, but charities have to show accepting a particular donation will have a negative effect

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/ethics-not-decisive-factor-rejecting-donations-says-iof-guide/fundraising/article/1463813

Academics ‘want clocks to go back to a world before 2015’, says Fundraising Regulator

Ian MacQuillin and Adrian Sargeant have called for responsibility for the Code of Fundraising Practice to be taken from the regulator and returned to fundraisers

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/academics-want-clocks-go-back-world-2015-says-fundraising-regulator/fundraising/article/1463612

Academics ‘want clocks to go back to a world before 2015’, says Fundraising Regulator

Ian MacQuillin and Adrian Sargeant have called for responsibility for the Code of Fundraising Practice to be taken from the regulator and returned to fundraisers

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/academics-want-clocks-go-back-world-2015-says-fundraising-regulator/fundraising/article/1463612

Government has ‘no plans’ to limit fundraising platforms’ fees, says minister

Charities minister Tracey Crouch provided the information in response to a written question from Labour’s Stephanie Peacock

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/government-no-plans-limit-fundraising-platforms-fees-says-minister/fundraising/article/1463606

Stephen Service: Fundraising Regulator’s increased emphasis on the public is good for fundraising

The policy manager at the regulator says there must be a balance between donors and beneficiaries

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/stephen-service-fundraising-regulators-increased-emphasis-public-good-fundraising/fundraising/article/1463591

Government has ‘no plans’ to limit fundraising platforms’ fees, says minister

Charities minister Tracey Crouch provided the information in response to a written question from Labour’s Stephanie Peacock

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/government-no-plans-limit-fundraising-platforms-fees-says-minister/fundraising/article/1463606

Fundraiser of the Week: Rick Lay of Sue Ryder

The head of public fundraising at the hospice and neurological care charity talks about digital fundraising, charity shops and grant applications

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraiser-week-rick-lay-sue-ryder/fundraising/article/1463463

Fundraiser of the Week: Rick Lay of Sue Ryder

The head of public fundraising at the hospice and neurological care charity talks about digital fundraising, charity shops and grant applications

source https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraiser-week-rick-lay-sue-ryder/fundraising/article/1463463