Tag: fundraising

Bookshop.org introduces new resource pack for charities to fundraise through book sales

Stuart Mitchell

Bookshop.org, the online bookstore that supports independent bookshops, has launched a resource pack for charities and NGOs (available here), encouraging them to become affiliates and start fundraising with every direct book sale. Bookshop.org’s model is all about giving back to everyone who supports book culture. As well as authors, influencers and media organisations, charities too can become Bookshop.org affiliates and earn an industry-leading 10% whenever someone buys a book from their shopfront, with a matching 10% going to the independent bookshops affiliated with Bookshop.org. Joining Bookshop.org’s affiliate programme is free,…

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Toiletries Amnesty launches unique fundraising project for hygiene poverty

Stuart Mitchell

As the interest in second-hand clothes and accessories surges, Toiletries Amnesty has come up with a unique way to give broken or unwanted jewellery a brand new lease of life. A social, ethical and environmental organisation, Toiletries Amnesty works to relieve hygiene poverty and stop products from going to waste. More people than ever are living in hygiene poverty and that figure only looks set to increase amid the current cost of living crisis. In a bid to help those in need, Toiletries Amnesty has come up with a unique…

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Blackbaud Releases Guide to Help Social Good Organizations Reinvigorate Fundraising

Stuart Mitchell

In 2020, the majority of social good organizations were forced to make changes to their fundraising strategy, but many came to realize that the changes worked surprisingly well or were long overdue.  We’ve seen time and time again over the past year that change brings opportunity. The opportunity to eliminate time-wasting events, the opportunity to focus on health equity and the community, and the opportunity to convert new “COVID donors” into long-term supporters are just a few that come to mind.  In this spirit, Blackbaud has launched a new guide, Change Your Outlook: A Guide to Reinvigorate Your…

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European nonprofits are transforming fundraising and service delivery to survive pandemic era, survey reveals

Stuart Mitchell

The Covid-19 pandemic is transforming European nonprofits’ approach to service delivery and fundraising, according to a new report released by The European Fundraising Association in partnership with Salesforce.org. In the report – The Impact of Covid-19 on Nonprofits in Europe – we present findings from a survey of 797 representatives of nonprofit organisations from 26 nations across Europe, showing that nonprofits have been hit hard by the pandemic, but that they are innovating and embracing digital to re-shape their future. Over two thirds of respondents said they had to cancel fundraising activities…

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ForgottenPAYE Launches New Fundraising Appeal for the Samaritans

Stuart Mitchell

ForgottenPAYE have launched a charity fundraising initiative MIND THE GAPS in association with other campaign groups on the #ExcludedUKAPPG: NewStarterJustice MaternityPetition ForgottenLtd BBC PAYE freelancers support group MIND THE GAPS aims to raise £1 million for Samaritans in a bid to help support those struggling with their mental health as a result of falling through the gaps in the government’s coronavirus support schemes. Spokesperson, Ellie Phillips said: “We have seen rapidly increasing numbers of excluded taxpayers experiencing a steep decline in mental health. The same themes run through their cries…

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