Fundraising is a profession that requires specific skills and competence. Trying to access funding can be difficult, especially for a young organisation or if you are new to fundraising. Without a track record and reputation, you may not be able to reach the support that you need straight away. You will need patience and resilience as you will more than likely have to go through numerous rejections before successfully securing the funding you need. This might result in desperate tactics that can harm…

There are over 10,000 charitable trusts and foundations in the UK supporting a wide variety of causes. However, applying for grants can be challenging since they receive hundreds (if not thousands) of applications. A well-written application stands out since many organisations do not spend enough time drafting them to a high degree. It is important to focus your fundraising efforts by choosing a small number of grant makers that you know will be interested in your cause. A grant proposal…

The most successful fundraising strategies focus on seeking high-value support, incremental contributions, and engaging with new donors. All of these require personalised engagement and communication. To increase the likelihood of a good return, organisations should seek to strengthen and grow support from existing supporters, while also targeting past supporters that have dropped off and those that are new. Being organised is key! It’s a good idea to build a fundraising calendar setting out key deadlines for applications, reports, and scheduling…