by Megan Thorn | Jan 21, 2015 | All blog posts, Events, Fundraising
Last updated January 21, 2015 Summer is a great time for hosting special events. Whether it’s a gala day, a music festival or a community day out, the warm weather and holiday atmosphere bring out crowds of people all looking for something to do. Check out this A-Z of...
by Megan Thorn | Jan 13, 2015 | All blog posts, Fundraising, Marketing and Communication, Non-Profit Management
Last updated January 13, 2015 We all have days when we need a little help to stay motivated. On these days there are usually plenty of things we could be doing, but for some reason we can’t think of a single one! Next time you feel like you’re just waiting for the...
by Megan Thorn | Nov 22, 2014 | All blog posts, Fundraising
Last updated November 22, 2014 Whether you’ve been fundraising for 2 years or 20 years, it’s easy to feel like your fundraising efforts are stuck in a rut. Even worse, sometimes it’s more than a feeling – sometimes your fundraising IS stuck in a rut. If you’re...
by Megan Thorn | Nov 14, 2014 | All blog posts, Fundraising, Sponsorship
Last updated November 14, 2014 If you are lucky enough to have a sponsorship relationship with a local business, then it is really important that you recognise it’s value and invest in building a strong, lasting relationship. It’s not enough to accept the...
by Megan Thorn | Oct 9, 2014 | All blog posts, Fundraising, Governance
Last updated October 9, 2014 To ensure the smooth and effective running of your organisation, it is important that everyone has clearly defined roles and responsibilities, including members of your Board. For most aspects of your organisation this is easily achieved,...
by Megan Thorn | Oct 9, 2014 | All blog posts, Fundraising, Marketing and Communication
Last updated October 9, 2014 There’s an old fundraising saying that suggests three simple steps to the fundraising process. First you have to get someone to open their heart. Second, you have to get them to open their mind. And then lastly you can ask them to open...
