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.

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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