BY FI RILEY The latest sector buzz is all about supercharging Gifts in Wills There are foundations to every charity fundraising strategy that help us continue to deliver the amazing work that helps our beneficiaries day in and day out. Many charities will have an individual giving programme, apply for grants and build relationships with …
BY RACHEL JEFFERIES When geese fly in a “V” formation, they can fly greater distances than if each one were to fly alone. The way they work together creates a whole greater than the sum of its parts. In the human world, often we select group members based on individual qualities – e.g. the smartest, …
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A high performing grants program can provide your charity with significant income. Whether you are applying for grants occasionally or have developed a regular calendar of grant opportunities, there are some key steps to take in research, preparation, and relationship-building to be successful. The following article will provide five steps that will help maximise your …
Your cause was important before the current economic downturn and it remains so now. As many in the charity space strive to find their place in the new ‘normal’, it can be easy to forget the why that sparked their cause in the first place. The last few months have been a shock to everyone. Navigating how to operate and survive during this crazy time has understandably been the priority. Now more than ever though, the why behind your …
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Facing the prospect of a deep economic recession, the charitable sectors in New Zealand are revising their plans and strategies to meet the new demands and unique challenges brought on by the pandemic. Uncertainty and difficult decisions loom for charities, so it is understandable for fundraisers to question what the best direction is over …
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BY RACHEL JEFFERIES & VICTOR MANAWATU Matariki is the Māori new year. It is celebrated in early winter, when the star cluster Matariki (also known as the Pleiades) rises in the eastern sky. Because Māori traditionally follow the lunar cycle rather than the Gregorian calendar, it’s tricky to pinpoint the exact time that Matariki will rise. The lunar calendar has 354 days, while the …
Giving USA 2020: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2019 has just been released. It reports that Americans gave almost $450 billion to charity in 2019, meaning that last year was the third consecutive year of the highest levels of total giving ever recorded. Giving USA is the longest-running, most comprehensive report on philanthropy …
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COVID-19 HAS HIGHLIGHTED HOW VITAL IT IS FOR CHARITIES TO HAVE THE CAPACITY TO WORK REMOTELY AND ENGAGE DIGITALLY WITH SUPPORTERS. Some charities have transitioned effortlessly to having their workforce carry on from home due to prior investment in the necessary technology. Meanwhile, other charities faced a mad scramble to have everything and everyone set-up …
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BY RACHEL JEFFERIES Image Caption: Mission Control Center During Apollo 13 Return Flight. Image Source: https://www.nasa.gov/centers/marshall/history/apollo/apollo13/gallery.html. Last month marked the 50th anniversary of NASA’s Apollo 13 mission. You probably know the story: a relatively “straightforward” mission to begin with, but, at about three-quarters of the way to the moon, everything changes when an oxygen …
I was reading a post by Rachel Muir, which inspired me, and I think it could be shared again and again. Creating a culture of philanthropy is HARD work! It’s so easy for each team to focus solely on their own priorities and forget how they fit in with the rest of the organisation. SAME TEAM, SAME MISSION I find myself frequently using the phrase “same …
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