The charity sector always seems to be looking for the next big donor group. And from what I see and hear, more often than not, all eyes turn to Millennials. The thinking seems to go: if we just find the right way to ask, they’ll... The post Let’s talk fundraising. Let’s talk sandwiches. appeared first on QueerIdeas.  Related Stories Two Ps on a Pod. The one where we discuss what donors tell us about why they give with Amber Nathan 40 years on: Why wouldn’t you wear a Band Aid T-shirt? ‘Tis Halloween. Keep to the light and beware the Four Fundraisers of the Apocalypse ..read more

I’ve been digging through annual reports lately, looking at which organisations have seen the most impressive growth over the last few years—huge credit to UNHCR, Tearfund, Islamic Relief, and MSF for their strong performance! One area that’s caught my eye in the reports that I’ve... The post Do rebrands tend to suppress fundraising success? appeared first on QueerIdeas.  Related Stories Why rebranding for the wrong reasons can cause more harm than good ..read more

Have you ever wondered what really makes people give to charity – and why they sometimes stop? Well, we’ve got the answers for you in today’s episode of Two Ps on a Pod! Together with Giles Pegram CBE, I’m interviewing Bluefrog’s Head of Research, Amber... The post Two Ps on a Pod. The one where we discuss what donors tell us about why they give with Amber Nathan appeared first on QueerIdeas.  Related Stories Why do wealthy donors give? More Insights into Regular Giving. Plus another giveaway! Crack the Code to Regular Giving: Insights, Strategies, and a Special Giveaway ..read more

If you’re looking for deeper insights into what’s working (and what’s not) in regular giving, Giles Pegram CBE and I are back with Part Two of our deep dive into all things RG on this episode of Two Ps on a Pod. Here’s what we’re... The post More Insights Into How You Can Supercharge Your Regular Giving. Plus Another Giveaway! appeared first on QueerIdeas.  Related Stories Crack the Code to Regular Giving: Insights, Strategies, and a Special Giveaway! Top Ten Christmas Fundraising Ideas What does the CIOF have planned for us ..read more

How is your Regular Giving programme functioning? Do you need more insight? Are you facing problems with recruitment and retention? If you are, the new episode of Two Ps on a Pod, could be just what you are looking for as Giles Pegram CBE and... The post Crack the Code to Regular Giving: Insights, Strategies, and a Special Giveaway! appeared first on QueerIdeas.  Related Stories Top Ten Christmas Fundraising Ideas What does the CIOF have planned for us? ‘Tis Halloween. Keep to the light and beware the Four Fundraisers of the Apocalypse ..read more

To wrap up the year, we have a final Christmas episode of Two Ps on a Pod to share. Giles Pegram CBE has pulled together a top-ten list of brilliant Christmas fundraising ideas from around the world that we’ve put into an Alan Freeman type... The post Top Ten Christmas Fundraising Ideas appeared first on QueerIdeas.  Related Stories What does the CIOF have planned for us? Why do wealthy donors give? Why rebranding for the wrong reasons can cause more harm than good ..read more

The reception of the re-release of Do They Know It’s Christmas? as a super-mix to mark its 40th anniversary highlights some shifting attitudes toward global charities that need to be understood by fundraisers who work for INGOs. Unlike its past successes, the single failed to... The post 40 years on: Why wouldn’t you wear a Band Aid T-shirt? appeared first on QueerIdeas.  Related Stories ‘Tis Halloween. Keep to the light and beware the Four Fundraisers of the Apocalypse! Why do wealthy donors give? Introducing Two Ps on a Pod ..read more

Today, Giles Pegram and I have the absolute pleasure of chatting with the fantastic Harpreet Kopndel- Harps to her chums – who is the newly appointed Chair of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising. With an impressive 30 years at the fundraising coalface, Harps brings a... The post What does the CIOF have planned for us? appeared first on QueerIdeas.  Related Stories Why do wealthy donors give? Why rebranding for the wrong reasons can cause more harm than good. Why has Relationship Fundraising failed ..read more

Is your income down because of the cost-of-living crisis? There are some gut-wrenching figures shared by Rathbones Charity Investment Management today. Put simply, senior execs at UK charities have reported that the financial health of 61% of UK charities has deteriorated over the last few... The post If your income is in decline, here’s five things you can do… appeared first on QueerIdeas.  Related Stories Who gives what to charity? Do younger donors like direct mail? And do they care about being thanked? Why has Relationship Fundraising failed ..read more

Have you ever wondered what drives wealthy people to make six and seven figure gifts to charity? At Bluefrog Fundraising Limited our conversations with donors have shown us it’s rarely about tax breaks or social recognition. We always find that the reasons are deeply personal,... The post Why do wealthy donors give? appeared first on QueerIdeas.  Related Stories Why rebranding for the wrong reasons can cause more harm than good. Why has Relationship Fundraising failed? Emergencies, innovation and transactional fundraising with Paul Amadi ..read more