A comprehensive guide to prize-led fundraising for charities Prize-led fundraising is an important income stream for many UK charities. In a recent survey by Woods Valldata of 140 charity fundraisers, 75% of those that responded had a prize-led programme for their charity. So what is prize-led fundraising and why might it work for your charity ..read more

Maximising fundraising impact: The power of data segmentation Even on a very basic level data segmentation can make a massive impact on response and engagement to individual giving fundraising activity. So why should charities embrace data segmentation and invest in its ongoing application ..read more

Are you effectively targeting your charity donors with data segmentation? Charities and nonprofits often rely on individual giving to fund their important work. Reaching out to the right audiences and engaging with existing supporters is essential to optimise spend and fundraising income but with so many supporters to engage, how can you ensure you're communicating with the right people in the right way ..read more

There’s no denying that the British public loves lottery. Each year in the UK, lotteries raise hundreds of millions of pounds for good causes. In fact, according to government statistics, over 50% of the UK population plays in a lottery at least once a year ..read more

Discover effective strategies to achieve your fundraising objectives and maximize your success in 2025 ..read more

Fundraising products and strategy insights in IG fundraising 2023 Welcome to this blog post reviewing data from our recent Individual Giving Fundraising Survey results and the associated discussions during The Lowdown Individual Giving Fundraising Insights 2023 webinar. We've got an exciting set of results to share with you all around fundraising products and strategies that have been driving success for charities ..read more

This blog focuses on individual giving fundraising channel trends in 2023, as presented at "The Lowdown, Individual Giving Insights 2023" webinar (now available to watch on demand). We’re answering the fundamental question: Which are the most popular channels for UK fundraisers in 2023 and why ..read more

Embracing the Shift Towards Retention and Engagement  In this blog we look at how objectives for Individual Giving Fundraising are changing, carrying much more focus on retention and engagement of supporters compared to previous years ..read more

A new chapter for Steve Hubbard, Supporter Relationship Manager at Macmillan Steve Hubbard, who was responsible for the contract management between Woods Valldata and Macmillan for nearly a decade, is embarking on a new chapter as he says a fond farewell to Macmillan Cancer Support ..read more

In the realm of individual giving, creating lasting relationships with supporters is incredibly important. This is where stewardship comes into play. Stewardship a process that goes beyond transactional interactions and focuses on nurturing emotional connections to inspire positive actions. Stewardship is about building a journey that transforms one-time supporters into lifelong advocates ..read more