by Megan Thorn | Mar 19, 2019 | All blog posts, Fundraising, Sponsorship
Last updated March 19, 2019 Sponsorship can often be a tricky approach to navigate, especially if you keep knocking on closed doors without any idea of why. There are many reasons why you might be falling short, and therefore, identifying where you went wrong can make...
by Megan Thorn | Mar 29, 2017 | All blog posts, Donations, Events, Fundraising, Sponsorship
Last updated March 29, 2017 On Sunday 14th May 2017, you kiwis will be spoiling your wonderful mothers rotten. Mother’s day is also a great opportunity to tap into a popular celebration to raise some funds. Here are a few ways to make mums everywhere feel special:...
by Megan Thorn | Mar 2, 2017 | All blog posts, Donations, Events, Fundraising, Non-Profit Management, Social Enterprise, Sponsorship
Last updated March 2, 2017 Every week I get asked to give my ‘one piece of advice’ for raising more funds. More than anything I wish there was a simple answer to this question, but sadly, there isn’t. There is no silver bullet when it comes to fundraising, instead it...
by Megan Thorn | May 25, 2016 | All blog posts, Donations, Fundraising, Sponsorship
Last updated May 25, 2016 Fundraising can often feel like an overwhelming, never-ending task, especially for small organisations with limited resources to invest in the fundraising process. Thankfully, successful fundraising does not rely on just one thing, but rather...
by Megan Thorn | Nov 16, 2015 | All blog posts, Fundraising, Sponsorship
Last updated November 16, 2015 If you’ve ever tried to secure sponsorship, you’ll know that it can take a long time before your potential business partner is ready to commit. There’s often endless phone calls, messages and follow-ups, and it’s easy to feel like you’re...
by Megan Thorn | May 5, 2015 | All blog posts, Fundraising, Sponsorship
Last updated May 5, 2015 When it comes to securing sponsorship, asking for money should always be your first port of call. After all, money is the most useful form of currency for your organisation! However, once you have a genuine relationship with your sponsor...