Many generous people who want their giving to matter – to themselves and to the world that’s been changed for the better. But many get stuck between their desires and actions, unable to take their generosity to the next level.Read more…
Fundraising training webinars
Rob Martin, Lausanne Senior Associate for Resource Mobilisation, is giving webinars on 19 and 20 September. The attachments will give more information. For more information on the WEA Leadership Institute webinar on 20 September see www.worldevangelicals.org/pdf/WEALI_Webinars_Rob_Martin_2013_Sep.pdf. Register at https://wea24194.thankyou4caring.org/wealifeepayment. For moreRead more…
Raising money in a changing world
America’s demographic transition that has the potential to transform the philanthropic landscape. This will also have an impact on giving to churches and Christian organisations in the future. The attached article looks at various shifts that will influece giving inRead more…
The Nonprofit Data Gap
An interesting infographic on how 500 nonprofit/charity executives in the US sees the most important fundraising practices.
The ‘Charitable-Industrial Complex’ and Charity Pay – A reflection
Two separate but related debates about charities/non-profits/non-governmental organisations (NGOs) burst into the open the past few weeks in the US and the UK. First it was Peter Buffett who talked about the ‘charitable-industrial complex’ maintaining and increasing economic inequality (seeRead more…
A Handbook for Giving Circle Hosts: Tools and Resources for Developing and Sustaining Giving Circles
Giving circles are becoming increasingly important for organisations to raise funds. ’A Handbook for Giving Circle Hosts’ is a practical tool that will help organisations think through the pros and cons, the ins and outs, and the nuts and boltsRead more…
The Impact of Giving Together: A snapshot of a study on giving circle’s influence on philanthropic and civic behaviors, knowledge and attitudes
Throughout history, passionate individuals have joined together to make life better in their communities. Today, thousands of donors pool their money, energy, and ideas to create giving circles. Giving circles have emerged as a growing and significant philanthropic trend amongRead more…
Institute for Philanthropy Donor Survey: ‘Time to Move Beyond the Status Quo’
In February, the Gates Foundation announced that the Giving Pledge, founded by Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates in 2010, would for the first time extend its invitation to philanthropists outside the United States. The pledge, whose signatories propose toRead more…
Inspiring Impact: Funders’ principles and drivers of good impact practice
Perhaps controversial in Christian circles, the difference or change an organisation make is essential. Impact practice is then the activities that an organisation does to focus on the difference that it makes. This can include planning desired impact, planning howRead more…
Live Discussions
The Chronicle of Philanthropy has transcripts of live discussions around different fundraising topics. They include for example how to talk to donors about expenses and how to raise money from companies. These discussions could be of value to Christian organisations.