Practical Fundraising Support for Charities
Charities are under increasing pressure to raise more money, build stronger relationships with supporters and make limited resources go further.
But fundraising can easily become reactive, responding to the next funding opportunity, planning the next campaign or trying to find another way to bring income in.
I help charities look at the bigger picture and develop practical fundraising plans to support their wider goals.
Knowing where to focus is as important as raising money.
There are always more fundraising ideas, opportunities and channels than time and resources to pursue them.
You might be trying to increase income, improve supporter retention, develop a new campaign or become less reliant on one particular source of funding.
The challenge is deciding what is most likely to make a difference and turning that into a realistic and long-term plan.
That's where I can help.
How I can help
Every charity is different, so the right approach will depend on your organisation, your supporters and what you're trying to achieve. I can help you with:
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Fundraising Strategy
Get clear on your income goals, opportunities and priorities, and develop a fundraising approach that supports your wider organisational strategy.
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Campaigns and Supporter Engagement
Plan campaigns that give supporters a reason to care and build stronger relationships that encourage people to stay involved.
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Income
Generation
Explore opportunities to strengthen and diversify your income, from trusts and grants to individual giving, events, digital fundraising and other approaches that suit your charity.
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Practical Fundraising Support
Get experienced support with specific challenges, ideas or projects, from developing plans and improving supporter journeys to strengthening grant applications and making better use of data.
What we might work on
The support can be shaped around what your charity needs. For example:
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Fundraising strategy and planning
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Income generation and diversification
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Campaign planning
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Supporter journeys and engagement
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Supporter retention
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Trust and grant fundraising
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Grant application support
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Fundraising events
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Digital fundraising
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Fundraising data and performance
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Identifying opportunities for growth
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Turning fundraising ideas into practical plans
Fundraising that works in the real world
A fundraising strategy is only useful if your charity has the capacity and resources to make it happen.
I won't give you a long list of recommendations that looks impressive but leaves your team wondering where to begin.
We'll look at where you are now, what you're trying to achieve and what is realistic for your organisation. Then we'll focus on the opportunities and actions most likely to make a meaningful difference.
The aim is simple: clearer priorities, stronger fundraising and a practical way forward.
