A list of our services
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Getting started
How do we get started in fundraising? How did other people do it? If we’ve failed before how do we start afresh? How much money can we hope to raise? What resources and skills do we need? How do I formulate a fundraising strategy?
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Assessing progress to date
How well are we really doing? Could we be raising more money than we are now? Do we have the right structure and resources? Is our fundraising strategy right?
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Benchmarking with others
How well are we doing compared with others? Who should we be comparing ourselves with? And whose performance should we seek to emulate?
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Launching a campaign
Are we ready to run a fundraising campaign? How do we set the objectives and the strategy? How much do we need to raise and is this realistic?
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Attracting more major gifts
We might be good at raising lots of little gifts, but how can we attract more big ones?
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Fundraising from companies
How can we raise more money from corporate donors? How should we distinguish between philanthropy and sponsorship?
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Sustaining regular giving
How can we make sure donors keep on giving? How should we thank and reward them? How do regular givers turn into donors of major gifts?
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Communicating your message
How should we communicate with our donors and prospects? How do we go about writing a case for support? When and how should we use direct mail?
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Researching possible donors
Who are our potential donors? How do we identify them? What’s the best way to research wealthy individuals? What tools and databases will be of most help to us?
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Managing data
What data should we be trying to capture? Which database system should we be using? How do we get what we want out of it? How can we comply with data protection laws?
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Recruiting and retaining staff
How can I find the best staff? What skills do I need in my team? How do I write a job advert or job description? How do I structure the recruitment process?
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Training and mentoring
How can I train my staff to make the ask? What can I do to ensure they work effectively with volunteers, academics, scientists or other specialists? How can we help our volunteers and senior staff to become better fundraisers?
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Filling in for fundraising staff
A key member of staff is leaving – how can we keep the momentum while we find someone else? How should we cover maternity leave, long-term sick leave or a sabbatical? Should we recruit a new development director in the midst of organisational change?
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Working with volunteers and senior management
How can we set a fundraising strategy that gets buy-in from above? How should it fit with the organisation’s overall strategic plan? How should I involve senior management?
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