by Megan Thorn | May 12, 2016 | All blog posts, Donations, Fundraising, Marketing and Communication
Last updated May 12, 2016 We all talk about how important it is to thank our donors and supporters, but many small organisations lack any real systems to make sure it is done well. Saying Thank You takes more than a generalised letter and a Christmas card at the end...
by Megan Thorn | Apr 13, 2016 | All blog posts, Donations, Fundraising
Last updated April 13, 2016 I can’t think of a single organisation that would say no to a $20,000 gift of untagged funds, yet so few organisations have a plan for attracting those kinds of donations. Is it any wonder that the gifts don’t come? If you want to create a...
by Megan Thorn | Apr 7, 2016 | All blog posts, Donations, Fundraising
Last updated April 7, 2016 You and I both know that fundraising is a full-time job, whether you’re paid for it or not. Even if you’re not actively phoning donors, negotiating with event suppliers, or writing a sponsorship letter, your brain is always on the job and...
by Megan Thorn | Feb 27, 2016 | All blog posts, Donations, Fundraising, Grants
Last updated February 27, 2016 Hiring a professional fundraiser can be an effective way to help grow your organisation, but just like any role, you need to make sure you have the right person for the job. Would you employ a Finance Administrator who didn’t know the...
by Megan Thorn | May 13, 2015 | Donations, Fundraising
Last updated May 13, 2015 It’s no secret that telemarketers are the people we all love to hate. It doesn’t seem to matter whether they’re selling a product, conducting a survey or trying to generate donations for a worthy cause, most people instantly go on the defence...
by Megan Thorn | Aug 20, 2014 | All blog posts, Donations, Fundraising
Last updated October 12, 2018 There are two topics in the world that most people feel a little uncomfortable talking about: Death and Money. It’s no surprise then that ‘Bequest Giving’ can be a difficult conversation for non-profits to instigate, but it doesn’t have...
