News & Insight
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Leveraging CRM Systems for Fundraising and Philanthropy
Leveraging CRM Systems for Charitable Impact: Why Expertise Matters Let’s talk about databases. Wait—don’t scroll away! Gone are the days […]
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Fundraising recruitment – how to find and keep a talented fundraiser
Consultant Helen Cox has been in conversation with a network of high-achieving fundraisers and here, inspired by a lively discussion […]
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Trusts and Foundations
At our last Philanthropy Company network meeting, Senior Consultant Liz Purchase looked at changes in the world of UK […]
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Legacy giving, a lasting legacy?
Legacy giving has always played a critical role in safeguarding the sustainability of the charity sector. Never was this […]
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A guide to prospect research
Kerry Rock, Chief Executive at Prospecting for Gold, spoke to our team to share her insight on major gifts focused […]
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5 questions with Stuart Cole
This is the second episode of our ‘5 questions’ series, where we speak to key influencers in the philanthropy […]
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5 Questions with Gaby Sumner
This month we’re kicking off our new ‘5 questions’ series, where we speak to key influencers in the philanthropy […]
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We need a culture of giving and gratitude
Last month we spoke to John Nickson – fundraiser turned philanthropist and author – about the greatest challenges we […]
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Summer fundraising trends 2022
Funding landscape Summer fundraising trends in 2022 are a reflection of how the world is changing. We are seeing […]
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Consultant interview with Naomi Butters
We interview Philanthropy Company consultant, Naomi Butters, to hear about why she loves fundraising and the key sector trends to […]
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‘I really feel the need to challenge the joke that Chris Rock made just now about my wife Jada’….
Photo Credit: Alopecia UK All credit for the following article must go to Alopecia UK. I really feel the […]
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Ukraine: raising questions around raising money
As awful as the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is, it’s encouraging that it has prompted such an immediate and positive public response. At Philanthropy Company we have been reflecting on what the recent trends tell us about fundraising during a humanitarian crisis.
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Why are so many fundraisers swapping in house for consultancy?
by Sarah Jane O’Neill, Associate Director Philanthropy Company. Written for Charity People. When I gave up pursuing a professional acting […]
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Reasons to get on board
We live and breathe the non-profit sector at Philanthropy Company. Professionally speaking, we cover its length and breadth from […]
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Virtual Events – are they here to stay?
By Louise Parkin – Associate and Lead Consultant Philanthropy Company As the vaccine roll out in the UK means some […]
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Engaging the Next Generation of Fundraisers.
Recently I had the opportunity to eavesdrop on the second installment in a series of 5 Oxford University’s Careers Service talks “The only way is ethics”. It was a panel discussion aimed at helping students understand the various practical pathways they can follow in order to take up fundraising as a profession.
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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 […]
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Arts and Heritage: Funding hope beyond Covid-19
Liz Purchase, Senior Consultant, Arts & Heritage at Philanthropy Company, shares insight into recovery and resilience funding for the arts […]
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The Joy of Connecting with Expat Communities
Louise Parkin, International Consultant at Philanthropy Company, shares insight into the joy of connecting with expat communities Every year, […]
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Is donor fatigue at an all time high?
Andrew Thomas, Associate Director, Philanthropy Company, looks at donor fatigue and fundraising in light of the current crisis. Last […]
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Top 10 emerging trends in 2020
Caroline Underwood OBE, Philanthropy Company CEO, highlights top 10 key fundraising trends to look out for in 2020. As […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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3 transformative funds on the horizon for the UK’s heritage sector
Liz Purchase, Senior Consultant, Arts & Heritage at Philanthropy Company, shares insight into new funding streams opening, and investment coming […]
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Recent reports confirm what we already know – the charity sector is failing to truly reflect the public it serves
Rebecca Williams, Philanthropy Company Research and Insight Executive, reflects on what we can take from recent reports on diversity in […]
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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 […]
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4 Top Insider Tips to Grow your Unrestricted Income
Tamsin Haigh, Head of Insight at Philanthropy Company, shares top tips on how you can grow unrestricted income at […]
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Future trends in major philanthropy
Francesca Hewitt, Philanthropy Company Director, shares insight into what the future holds for major philanthropy At the Institute of Fundraising’s […]
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The Heritage Lottery Fund is dead; long live the National Lottery Heritage Fund
Liz Purchase, Senior Consultant, Arts & Heritage at Philanthropy Company, shares insight into the rebirth and future plans of the […]
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Where are all the major gifts fundraisers?
Annalise Pask, Head of Client Development at Philanthropy Company, shares insight into the recruitment woes of the sector If […]
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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 […]
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Improve your results in 2019 with a Quick Fundraising Health Check
Do you know where you are with your fundraising? Do you know your organisation’s strengths and weaknesses? What improvements […]
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Are charities buckling under the weight of complex grant making procedures?
Daily life for the voluntary sector is increasingly uncertain and complex. Volatility and instability, particularly for smaller charities has […]
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Being mean makes you miserable. Just look at Scrooge
It’s mid-December. We’re coming to the end of the calendar year of 2018, and many of us will soon be […]
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Prospect research: a force for the future
Rebecca Williams, Research and Insight Executive at Philanthropy Company, shares insight on the future of prospect research Is it time for prospect […]
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Endowment funds – why to start one, and how
Francesca Hewitt shares her top tips on how to decide if endowment fundraising is right for you, and what to […]
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What difference does £10 make anyway?
Here’s a clue. It’s not about the £10.
£10 is a vote of support. It says, ‘I believe in you’. It says, ‘Keep it up’. It says, ‘You’re doing great’.
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How to unleash the power of data for fundraising success
Tamsin Haigh, Head of Insight at Philanthropy Company, shares advice on how to harness the potential of your donations […]
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Fundraiser motivation: how to keep the spark alive for you and your team
It can be difficult to ask people to donate to a cause you are not passionate about. Harder still […]
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Fundraising growth falters at UK universities – Is it a dip or a decline?
Our Perspective on The Ross-Case Survey 2018 The Ross-CASE Survey of Charitable Giving to Universities 2018 is a review of the fundraising […]
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