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IWITOT (I Wish I’d Thought of That) And the winner is…Professional Development

Louise Parkin, International Consultant at Philanthropy Company, shares highlights from the recent IWITOT virtual FINZ conference. It is both a […]

Philanthropy Company launches a fundraising hub for church customers with specialist insurer Ecclesiastical + livestream of expert webinar for Churches on 1st July.

Top Tips, Emergency Funders and Essential Checklists Specifically Designed for Churches -Philanthropy Company launches a fundraising hub for church […]

Fundraising Fitness for 2020

Andrew Thomas, Philanthropy Company Associate Director, looks at how we can get our fundraising in tip-top shape for 2020! As […]

93% of charities struggling to recruit fundraisers

Philanthropy Company, Fundraisers of the Future survey, asked a group of 27 senior fundraisers for their insight into recruitment and […]

Art Fund Museum of the Year – and the winner is….?

Liz Purchase, Senior Consultant, Arts & Heritage at Philanthropy Company, looks at this year’s Museum of the Year and […]

Philanthropy Company Network Breakfast

Last week we were delighted to host our first breakfast for Philanthropy Company Network at our offices in Marylebone. […]

Using digital to bring your supporters closer

Francesca Hewitt shares her thoughts and tips on harnessing the power of digital from this year’s Cultural Sector Network […]

“If the State Provides Less, Who Will Provide More?”

“If the State Provides Less, Who Will Provide More?” was a panel discussion hosted by Philanthropy Company and Marshall Institute […]

Charities and Data Protection: Five Key Questions Answered at the ICO Conference

A few hours ago the Fundraising and Regulatory Compliance Conference came to a close. The conference was organised by the […]

Stoll Centenary Gala Dinner

Last night we were privileged enough to attend the Stoll Centenary Year Gala Dinner at the Savoy Hotel. It was […]

How to Get Started in Philanthropy

After a successful first run last year, our Foundations in Philanthropy programme will be touring the country this autumn, with seminars […]

Seven Leadership Skills from “Dangerous Women”

I had the great privilege to attend a panel discussion hosted by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Westminster Business […]

Royal visit to the Olympic Park

We were delighted to be involved in an event with HRH The Princess Royal visiting the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park […]

People Power – My Kingdom for a Beach

The day started at the FINZ Conference (Fundraising Institute of New Zealand) with a blast of energy as Duane Major […]

Top Ten Ways in which charities need to adapt for the future

I’m writing this blog on the way to New Zealand, where I will speak at the FINZ Conference (Fundraising Institute of new Zealand).

My first session is in the CEO’s forum. Here are the two questions that I was asked to cover:

Kiwi Crystal Ball

I am just preparing to travel to New Zealand to present at the FINZ Conference (Fundraising Institute of New Zealand).

My first session will be for CEOs. Please may we ask for your thoughts, especially if you are CEO yourself, on the two questions that we will be discussing:

New Zealand bound

I’m looking forward to being back in New Zealand with FINZ (the Fundraising Institute of New Zealand) and am honoured that they have asked me back as a Key Note Speaker.

One of the best days of your life

This is how the new Vice-Chancellor, Sir Anthony Seldon, introduced graduation day to 2,000 guests over the weekend.

He likened the Rite of passage to birth or marriage and invited the graduands to applaud their families and the sacrifice that they had made to show their appreciation for one another; to recognise the care and attention lavished on them by their tutors.

Philanthropy in a Changing World – a Philanthropy Company event

On the 11th of February, we were delighted to host an evening of networking and thought on the trends in philanthropy at Modern Art Oxford, with guest speakers David Isaac, CBE, (Chair of Modern Art Oxford; Partner of Pinsent Masons, a Director of the Big Lottery Fund and a Trustee of the Human Dignity Trust and 14-18 Now which marks the centenary of WW1) and Jasmine Whitbread (until recently CEO of Save the Children International overseeing programmes in 120 countries for the world’s most deprived children).

A year in summary

Last week the Philanthropy Company gathered for a festive drink in the heart of the Olympic park, East London. In the afternoon the team came and shared updates from our work – from the University of Buckingham, to Chelsea Academy, and to the International Committee of the Red Cross – and thought about how the Company will go forward in 2016 and beyond. We have some exciting projects underway along with our client work, and are all looking forward to another year working with exceptional people and organisations.

Philanthropy in a great city – Bath

Bath is a city founded on wealth and prosperity. The word ‘Philanthropy’ derives its meaning from the Greek meaning ‘for the love of humanity’. Bath and its gorgeous surrounds were created for the enjoyment of its people; founded on culture, learning, graceful architecture, and the world famous Spa.

29% of charitable giving comes from London and over 60% of the UK’s wealth. So what are the implications for philanthropy in a regional city like Bath?

Innovative Philanthropy: New Ways to Respond to Growing Demand

We were delighted to support this Philanthropy Impact event last night kindly hosted by Sir Vernon Ellis, Chair of the British Council in his wonderful home.

The panel comprised John Nickson, Campaigner for Philanthropy and author; Dawn Austwick, Chief Executive of the Big Lottery Fund; Lucy Blythe, Director Philia International and Rory Brooks Founding Partner, MML Capital Partners.

Good is best – it’s official

I was delighted to be on the benches for a debate, which drew a full house, at the Oxford Union on the 10th of November. The motion: “this house believes that there is nothing wrong with spending more on looking good than doing good”.

Foundation for FutureLondon for Olympicopolis launch

We are delighted to be working on the Foundation for FutureLondon for Olympicopolis which launches tonight. The main fundraising drive, […]

Innovative Philanthropy – New Ways to Respond to Growing Demand

How may we increase the philanthropy and social investment that is essential if we are to sustain civil society for future generations? A roundtable discussion that asks this question is happening on the 17th of November.

A new cultural hub for London

We are so pleased to be working on The Mayor of London’s Foundation for Future London and to support young poet Laureate Laurie Bolger.

Building a philanthropic legacy in London

On Monday the 7th of September, 40 thrill seeking individuals abseiled from the top of three of London’s tallest buildings -The Gherkin, the Cheesegrater and the Walkie Talkie buildings.

“Stay hungry, stay foolish”

Excellent session from Rory Sutherland, VP of Ogilvy & Mather, at the Institute of Fundraising’s National Convention yesterday. He inspired a roomful of fundraisers to “stay hungry and stay foolish”.

Closing the gap

Discussion centred on a question posed by Caroline Underwood, CEO of the Philanthropy Company: how do we close the gap between an exponential increase in charitable causes and the respectively slower increase in donors? It was certainly food for thought as over the course of lunch each table set about to tease out answers to share with the group before coffee.

Big gifts follow big ideas

Lorna Somers, Development Director at McMaster University, Ontario, Canada, is an inspiration. She was recently in the UK doing a one-day seminar for Deans and Senior Academics, with CASE Europe, which we were pleased to have sponsored.

Tilting the right way and redressing the balance.

What a great thing for CASE Europe to invite a major donor to talk to a room full of academics and fundraisers in its Seminar for deans and Senior Academics, sponsored by the Philanthropy Company. Dr Rory Brooks CBE is the founder of an investment firm, MML capital. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have funded the Brooks World Poverty Institute at the University of Manchester.

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