by Helena Monteiro In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, solving social problems is beyond the reach of any single sector or actor. Our most complex challenges are best addressed through collaborative approaches, involving public, private and nonprofit sectors bringing together diverse knowledge, strategy and connections to turn vision into social change. … [Read more...] about Now, More Than Ever, Collaboration Matters
Beware the Lapsed Donor
So when is a lapsed donor not a lapsed donor? John Grain says they may not be who you think they are. I have been thinking a lot about lapsed donors lately. In particular about the way we define them and the way we try to ‘reactivate’ them. Three things struck me. First, it is dangerous to simply assume a supporter is lapsed (horrible term that) if they haven’t given for a while. Second, perhaps they were never truly a donor in the first … [Read more...] about Beware the Lapsed Donor
Why Your Fundraisers Are Your Biggest Competitors
People are changing their giving habits, fast. So what's happening? Time to wise up to the new world, says Rik Haslam Here’s the thing. I am a charity. I’m not registered. I have thousands of fundraisers, but I don’t pay any salaries. I have advanced technology and communication systems, yet zero overheads. Nor do I pay business rent. I have my own in-house media production studio: it’s my camera phone, bargain basement netbook and some … [Read more...] about Why Your Fundraisers Are Your Biggest Competitors
The End of A Few Tough Years
Sean Triner ponders what we have actually leaned from our experiences in the worst recession in living memory. So the recession happened and if we believe what the pundits tell us, it's been and gone. Of developed world countries, Australia suffered less than Europe and North America. And some countries, like Australia are breathing a sigh of relief, feeling like the recession is over. But if you are reading this in Greece, Portugal, the UK … [Read more...] about The End of A Few Tough Years
Emerging Opportunities for Smart Fundraisers to Use Smart Phones
Is that a phone you've got in your pocket, or is it the next big thing in fundraising? by Bryan Miller I'm pretty sure that when Alexander Graham Bell made the world's first ever telephone call back in 1876 (apparently calling his assistant with the inspired words "Mr Watson, come here. I want to see you") he never in his wildest dreams imagined that telephones might evolve into the amazing little device I have in my pocket today. To … [Read more...] about Emerging Opportunities for Smart Fundraisers to Use Smart Phones
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