Every non-profit organization needs revenue to operate. And fundraising is one of the best ways to get revenue. But, you can't just create an online donation website and wait for people to send their money. To ensure people part with their money, you must start a fundraising campaign. But, before this, you must prepare for this. You need relationship-building, marketing, strategy, and data analysis to get donations for a fundraising campaign. Fortunately, there are several ways that you can make fundraising successful. So, read on to find out what you should know before you ... read more
What are the Benefits of Giving?
Image Credit Some say that giving has become commercialized and has lost its true meaning; this is clear to see during the holiday period, but there’s a reason why giving is such a popular thing to do, commercial or not. Giving has ancient roots that go back to our ancestors who also benefited. It Makes us Feel Happier What makes you feel happier, buying something for yourself or spending your money on someone else? If you’re like most people, you would tick the first box, but according to a 2008 survey carried out by Harvard University, spending money on others makes us ... read more
Taking A Stand In The Fight Against Brain Cancer
There are many types of cancer, and many efforts we will take to fight them. However, there’s no denying that a certain few types of cancer get more attention than others, with breast cancer being a key example. However, one type that is not as common, and thus not publicized as widely is brain cancer. While it’s not as common, brain tumours affect roughly 11,000 people in the UK alone. If you or someone you love has been affected, you might want to know what you can do to get involved in the fight against brain cancer, and here are some of the ways you might be able to help. Pic - ... read more
Actionable Ideas For Making Your Fundraiser A Success
Raising funds for a good cause is much harder than it sounds. Although you may find people willing to help, non-profit organizations need massive cash, and a lot of effort goes into collecting such huge volumes. The best way to maximize contributions to your cause is by organizing a fundraiser. While it requires a lot of effort to spread the word and reach out to the right people, it is worthwhile considering that you have a big opportunity to fund your purpose. Everything boils down to following the right approach and tactics that make your fundraising campaign a success. Here are ... read more
Can Charities be Employee Owned? Here’s How…
Converting to employee ownership is an increasingly popular choice for many business owners. But does the same apply to charities? Read on to find out more… If you work for, or even own, a charity, then you’ll no doubt be on the lookout for innovative ways to ensure that said charity is as successful as possible. What better way of doing that than to convert to an employee ownership model? Employee benefit schemes, such as employee ownership, have been more commonly associated with traditional businesses. They’re becoming frequent across all manner of industries, and that doesn’t exclude ... read more
4 Fantastic Causes That Need Your Donations In 2020
We’re eight months into a year that feels like it’s had enough drama for a lifetime. A lot has gone on - do you remember when the biggest concerns were the constant storms every week? That seems like a completely different time, while the last few months have been filled with a pandemic and other groundbreaking events. Consequently, 2020 has thrown many things into the public eye that you might have not known about before. It’s also shone a light on particular causes that need your help. Today, we look at some of the causes around the world that could really do with some extra charity ... read more
Fantastic Fundraising Ideas For Families And Kids
Everyone remembers the joy of receiving presents as children. The thrill of unwrapping a gift is a feeling that can rarely be matched when you are young. However, there does come a point when you realize that giving can be just as rewarding, if not more so, as receiving. Getting your little ones involved in fundraising is one of the best ways to teach them about charity and instill this mindset in them at a younger age. With that in mind, here are six fundraising ideas for kids. Picture Bake Sale Selling baked goods is a classic fundraising idea used by children and adults ... read more
Helpful Tips For Organising A Successful Fundraising Event
Credit If you work for or run your own non-profit organisation, you’ve probably been a part of or attended a fundraising event or two in your time. Whether it’s a simple fun run or an extravagant gala, many non-profits, especially small ones, rely on these events to generate a lot of cash in a short space of time. These events are a lot of fun for attendees, but, when it’s up to you to plan one, there’s a lot more work involved. To help you organise a successful event, here are six tips. Start To Plan Early Organising a fundraising event requires a lot of work. You need to choose ... read more
The Joys of Starting up Your Own Non-Profit Organisation
Businesses are made for one major reason: to make money. Sadly, there are times when business owners and entrepreneurs use their business to create new and innovative products for the betterment of the world, but they’re held back by budgets, greedy business practices and other negative things that hold back progress in the world. It’s for that reason that non-profit organizations have been growing in popularity–because they want to remove the negative stigma that all businesses are out to make money instead of caring about the consumer’s interests. Starting a non-profit organization might ... read more
Feeding a thousand with Wok For 1000 #WokFor1000
What do you get if you assemble over a 150 budding chefs in London's Borough Market, get top chef and School of Wok founder Jeremy Pang in charge and give all of them the motivation to feed a thousand of London's food insecure? The answer is an incredible Wok For 1000 event that saw friendships made, Asian cookery skills developed, a huge amount of food prepared, and about 1400 people fed. I was incredibly proud to be part of yesterday's Wok For 1000 event as it was an amazing opportunity to understand what is already being done to help so many people that are short of food, and what more ... read more