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Adding Credibility to Your Fundraisers
Successful fundraisers know that having a credible image is beneficial to obtaining public trust, and this can lead to increased donations for present and future fundraising causes....
Banking the Money You Have Raised
There are bank accounts specifically designed for fundraising and non profit organisations that do come with competitive interest rates and free advice on fundraising initiatives....
Become an Accredited Fundraiser
Accredited fundraising courses can be taken online or at universities and will provide valuable training and skills for anyone involved in the fundraising field....
Children's Craft Fundraising Ideas
Help your children have fun and make a difference in the world with these arts and crafts fundraising ideas you can do at home....
Choosing the Best Time for a Fundraiser
Getting the timing right should be part of any fundraising strategy and there are certain times of the year, and day, that will be more beneficial to fundraising activities....
Christmas Fundraising Ideas
Have a festive year for your charity or group with these Christmas themed fundraising ideas. Get great ideas for fundraising in your community, shopping districts and at home....
Community Fundraising Events
Community fundraising events have a number of benefits including attracting a large amount of attendees and free publicity through word of mouth....
Create a Charity Calendar
Create a charity calendar in five easy steps. Learn how to get started raising money for your cause by making a charity calendar....
Creating a Business Fundraising Network
A business fundraising network can be an excellent way to form partnerships with like minded businesses and will also attract customers looking to shop while donating to good causes....
Easter Themed Fundraising Ideas
Start fundraising this spring with these fantastic Easter themed fundraising ideas, including Easter egg traditions and help from the Easter Bunny....
Easy Fundraising Ideas for Families
Start fundraising for your charity or organisation today with these easy fundraising ideas for the entire family....
Easy Incentives to Boost Fundraising Donations
Incentives are an easy and inexpensive way to catch the public’s interest and say thank you to donators who have become involved in a fundraising campaign....
Environmentally Friendly Fundraisers
Environmental issues are highlighted in the media on a daily basis, and an environmentally friendly fundraiser will be an excellent way to raise funds while addressing these issues....
FAQ: Sponsorship Through Well Known Companies
Sponsorship from well known companies can greatly increase public interest in a fundraiser, and the exchange for sponsorship may be as little as a name check on a fundraising website....
Food Related Fundraising Ideas
From traditional cake sales to wacky food games, start fundraising today with these great food-related fundraising ideas....
Free Advertising for Fundraisers
Advertising costs can eat into any fundraising set up budget but there are a number of ways to advertise a fundraiser without spending a penny....
Fundraising During Economic Tough Times
Fundraising donations can decrease during economic tough times, but reducing costs and increasing donation request methods may help to weather the financial storm....
Fundraising Event Problems to Be Aware of
Planning for problems before a fundraising event will mean that most foreseeable problems can easily be dealt with on or before the event day....
Fundraising for Gap Year Students
Make the most of your gap year. Volunteer, travel and gain valuable work experience with these gap year fundraising ideas....
Fundraising Ideas for Bloggers
Get valuable advice and use your blog to raise money for a charitable cause with these fundraising ideas for bloggers....
Fundraising Ideas for Fêtes, Bazaars and Shopping Fairs
Raise money for your charity or group with these great fundraising ideas for fêtes, bazaars and shopping fairs....
Fundraising Ideas for Trips or Experiences
Get great ideas for organising a once-in-a-lifetime fundraising trip or experience. Fundraise at home or abroad with these exciting activities and adventures....
Fundraising Ideas for Work
Hold a fundraiser at work to benefit your charity or group. Use these great workplace fundraising ideas and get started today....
Fundraising Ideas You Can Do at Home
Help a charitable cause with these great home fundraising ideas....
Fundraising Methods to Avoid
Effective fundraising means getting the balance right when it comes to the type of event or theme and the fundraiser’s style when engaging with the public face to face....
Fundraising Race Nights
Race nights are a fantastic way to raise funds for a very minimal outlay cost and there are many ways that funds can be raised before and during the event....
Fundraising Sponsorship Through Local Companies
Sponsorship from a local business will be a great boost to fundraising activities and will not only help to increase donations but will also help to publicise the fundraising cause....
Fundraising Through Universities and Colleges
Students have a number of options when it comes to raising funds through their universities and colleges for charities and local good causes....
Fundraising Using Social Networking Sites
Millions of people around the world use social networking sites on a daily basis and they are one of the best methods of advertising a fundraising event for free....
Get Creative With Unique Fundraising Ideas
Unique fundraising ideas do not have to be completely original but they should be unusual enough to attract the interest of the public and the media....
Get Healthy and Raise Funds for Health Issues
Sports are one of the most popular and healthy fundraising activities, and the funds raised can help to research and fight many life threatening diseases....
Getting an Employer Involved in Fundraising
Getting an employer involved in fundraising activities should not be too hard if an employee highlights the benefits and advantages in a business fundraising proposal....
Going it Alone, Individual Fundraising FAQs
Individual fundraisers can often capture the public and the media’s interest due to the challenging nature of raising funds without the support of a large charity or non profit organisation....
Halloween Themed Fundraising Ideas
Get great Halloween themed fundraising ideas for your school, work or community charity, including Halloween dances, fancy dress days and much more....
Hold a Fund Raising Coffee Morning
Raise money for your charitable cause by holding a fundraising coffee morning. We'll show you how!...
How to Diversify Fundraising Income Streams
Diversifying fundraising income streams on a long term basis does makes financial sense for any fundraising group or organisation....
How to Get Children Involved in Fundraising
Find out how to explain fundraising to younger children and learn how to motivate children of all ages to get involved in fundraising....
How to Organise a Charity Walk or Run
Follow these simple steps to organise a charity walk or charity run for your fundraising cause....
How to Produce a Charity Concert
Learn how to put on a dazzling benefit concert for your charity with these great fundraising ideas and tips....
How to Publicise Your Fundraising Activity
Raise more money by publicising your fundraising activities....
How to Raise Funds Online
Tips for online fundraising...
How to Raise Money Through Sponsorship
Hints and tips on raising the maximum amount of sponsorship money....
How to Run a Raffle or Prize Draw
Learn how to run a successful lottery, raffle or prize draw for your charitable cause with these fundraising tips....
How to Throw a Fundraising Party
Raise money for a charitable cause by holding a fundraising party in your community. We'll show you how!...
How to Write a Fundraising Letter
Find out how to write an effective fundraising letter to get the most donations for your charity....
I Raised £11000: A Case Study
How one man and his friends raised over £11,000 for a local hospice....
Insurance and Your Fundraising Event
Fundraising events will need adequate insurance cover, and insurance risks can range from event cancellation due to bad weather to employee insurance for volunteers....
Internet Fundraising Ideas
Start raising money for your charitable cause with these great Internet fundraising ideas....
Involving the Media in a Fundraising Campaign
There is no need to spend large amounts of money to advertise a fundraising campaign when the local media can be involved to help spread the word on a fundraiser....
Music and Arts Fundraising Ideas
Sing, paint and play your way to fundraising success. Start raising money for your cause today with these music and arts themed fundraising ideas....
Music Fundraising Event: Case Study
Find out how Cambridge Water organised a music event to raise £20,000 for the WaterAid charity....
Necessary Resources for a Successful Fundraising
There are certain resources that will be required for a successful fundraising campaign, not least of which will be dedicated volunteers with a wealth of good ideas....
Neighbourhood Fundraising Ideas
Get your neighbours and local community involved in fundraising. Learn about great neighbourhood fundraising ideas you can start doing today....
Obtaining a Celebrity for a Fundraising Event
Celebrity endorsements can be a great boost to any fundraising event and the publicity that can be generated by a local celebrity can help to increase attendance figures and donations....
Ongoing Fundraising Ideas as Part of a Business
Business fundraising can make a significant difference to a company’s image, and donating to local causes and charities will be a way of saying thank you to the local community....
Organise a Charity Auction
Raise money for your fundraising cause by holding a charity auction. We'll show you how to prepare and run a charity auction....
Organise a Dating Evening Fundraiser
Dating evening fundraisers can be a lot of fun and will allow single people to meet others in a safe environment while giving to a good cause....
Organise a Raffle, Draw or Lottery
Find out the latest lottery legislation and learn how to run a successful lottery, prize draw or raffle for your charitable cause....
Organising a Fundraising Golf Tournament
Golf tournaments are one of the most popular fundraising events in the UK and are also one of the most easily organised with a minimal financial outlay....
Organising a Themed Event: Case Study
Case study of a woman who organised a themed event....
Planning a Seasonal Fundraising Calendar
A seasonal fundraising calendar is the best way to tailor events to the British weather and holidays and also allows members of the public to make notes on future events....
Publicising General Versus Specific Fundraisers
Different forms of publicity will be needed depending on the type of fundraising cause, and specific and general fundraising appeals do fall into two separate publicity categories....
Raising Fund Via the Internet: A Case Study
How one woman mixes business with fundraising through her e-commerce site....
Recycling Event Fundraising Ideas
Recycling fundraising events are an excellent way to make people more environmentally aware while raising funds through recycled materials....
School Fundraising Ideas
Start fundraising at your school. These school fundraising ideas give you all the important information you need to get started....
Setting Up a Tax Effective Payroll Giving Scheme
Payroll Giving is a simple way for employees to donate to their favourite charities through their employer’s payroll system, and the scheme is tax free....
Setting Up a Website for Donations
Setting up a fundraising website can be financially beneficial and there are internet web hosting companies that will guide fundraisers through the creation process step by step for free....
Seven Key Steps of a Company Fundraiser
There are certain key steps that should be tackled by companies who are considering a fundraiser as either a one off event or as part of their business plan....
Sport-Related Fundraising Ideas
Get active in fundraising with these great sport-related fundraising ideas. Work alone or with local teams to fundraise for your charitable cause....
Successful Street Fundraising FAQ
Street fundraising is a way to obtain donations from the public through direct-debits, and there are ways to maximise the interest from the public in donating to a charities....
Summertime Fundraising Ideas
Spend your summer holidays fundraising for a charitable cause. Get your fundraising message out into your community with these great summertime fundraising ideas....
The Benefits of Relationship Fundraising
Relationship fundraising is a simple strategy of building and maintaining relationships with donators and inspiring them to stay involved with a fundraising campaign on a long term basis....
The Best Fundraisers for Beginners
Fundraising can be fun and worthwhile but beginners should keep activities simple until they have gained enough experience to progress onto long-term fundraising campaigns. Here are some great start-u...
The Best Ways to Market and Advertise a Fundraiser
Marketing and advertising are two important elements of any fundraising campaign and getting the mix right should ensure maximum interest from the public....
The Best Winter Fundraisers
The winter weather can bring constraints to fundraising activities but creative fundraisers will be able to tailor activities specifically to this particular season....
The Importance of Online Fundraising
Fundraising online and its impact - a guest article by Alison Richmond of Easy Fundraising....
The Lowest Cost and Easiest Fundraising Methods
Using easy, low cost fundraising methods will help to simplify the fundraising process meaning more of the donations going towards the good cause rather than fundraising costs....
Turn a Talent Into a Fundraiser
The dedication to fulfil a lifelong singing dream eventually led an unknown singer and songwriter to creating a fundraising single and album....
Unusual Fundraising Ideas You Can Do at Work
Run a fundraising campaign your co-workers will never forget. These unusual fundraising ideas for the workplace put the “fun” back in fundraising....
VAT and Fundraising
There are a number of VAT exemptions that will apply to fundraising events but organisations should check with the HM Revenues and Customs to ensure they are a qualifying body....
Volunteering: the First Step on a Fundraising Career
Volunteering with a national or local fundraising organisation can be an excellent stepping stone to a fundraising career, and a great number of skills can be learnt through volunteering....
Website Fundraising Ideas
Use your website to fundraise for a charitable cause. These great website fundraising ideas will tell you everything you need to know to get started!...
What is Gift Aid and How is it Used?
Gift Aid is a way for charities or charitable donators to reclaim back an amount of tax and increase the donation amount by almost a third....