February 5, 2021
Underused and overlooked: harnessing LinkedIn as a strategic tool for fundraising
I developed, adapted and continue to fine-tune my presentation on how to strategically use LinkedIn—the free version—for fundraising purposes. I have now shared this knowledge in several countries, and always with very positive feedback. Let me give you the basics.
January 13, 2021
Will The Ongoing Global Pandemic Usher In A New Era Of Corporate Philanthropy?
A corporate philanthropic approach goes far beyond mere ESG compliance, and neither is it a reworked version of old-style CSR. It is a new approach, intended to address the deep social inequalities which were present before, but have been widened by, the pandemic.
December 15, 2020
Global Welcomes Iain Rawlinson as Director and new Chair
Global Philanthropic warmly welcomes Iain Rawlinson as Director of the Board and the new Chair of the Global Philanthropic Group, starting in January 2021. Iain is an experienced Board Member & Chair, charity trustee and strategy adviser. He brings a wealth of expertise to help Global Philanthropic meet our 2021 goals and help us serve our clients better.
December 11, 2020
A New Chapter For Asian Philanthropy
The roles governments, NGOs, philanthropists and the charity sector play in nurturing a philanthropy ecosystem across the Asia-Pacific region will drive the conversation at the fourth annual Talking Philanthropy forum hosted by the international fundraising advisory firm Global Philanthropic.
November 24, 2020
Philanthropy and the Corona reset
The global pandemic has reset so much of our society and the way we operate across the word. It has also had a profound impact on philanthropy. What we have witnessed is a recalibration of our awareness of human interdependence and our own vulnerability. Philanthropists have stepped up to the challenge of Covid19 in many different ways.
October 28, 2020
Reaching their full fundraising potential: Canberra Hospital Foundation success story
The Canberra Hospital Foundation sought Global Philanthropic’s expertise in research and fundraising strategy to inform the case for moving to an independent entity. The Foundation needed evidence that the move would be viable and, if it was, how it could be implemented for the best efficiency and effectiveness.
October 28, 2020
10 ways to optimise your resources with a fundraising consultant
I was previously the director of a rapidly growing fundraising department in a major university, and before that the executive director of a non-profit organisation. Now that I’ve just completed my second year as a consultant, I’ve learnt one or two things along the way I wish I’d known back then. And I’m happy to share!
October 28, 2020
The benefits of benchmarking
When you and your organisation are setting goals for your new fundraising endeavours—be it for your start-up fundraising operation, your augmented major or principal giving programme, or launching in a new country or region—you will have many questions, one of which will be, ‘What are our peers doing?’
October 15, 2020
Developing your compelling Case for Support
Understanding and articulating your Case for Support to donors can be challenging—we can suffer the curse of too much knowledge or, alternatively, be too close to the coal to see the broader scope of our vision. Yet getting this step right is not only critical to our fundraising success but can make our role as fundraisers so much easier.
April 24, 2020
Fundraising during COVID-19: Time for decisive yet measured action
Yet while the familiar major gift cycle for principal donors is almost the same as for major donors, it is important to realise there are some subtle but critical differences.