Annual fundraising

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A donor support team
Using external support is one way to help fundraisers who need support but are unable to have full time help. (09/01/2001)

Celebrities and speakers
Having celebrities can enhance annual fundraising campaigns. This fact sheet looks at the world of celebrities and speakers. (09/01/2001)

Charitable trusts - raising your game 1
Focusing on Peer Reviews, this fact sheet discusses approaching trusts . (22/01/2001)

Charitable trusts - raising your game 2
A discussion on building your contacts within Trusts. (22/01/2001)

Check List for a Fundraising Budget
A simple check list for any fundraising looking at budgets for projects/annual forecasts (07/05/2002)

Direct mail - a charity's guide
A comprehensive guide to direct mail. (03/12/1999)

Fundraising pack fact sheet
A brief fact sheet on the important points to remember when you write your fundraising pack (09/01/2001)

Gifts of shares - big gift fundraising
With the government changing tax efficiency giving, you need to know why getting donations in gifts could be both beneficial to organisation and your donors. (10/04/2001)

Grant making trust information sources
Where to get information on sources.

Written by Sunrise Publishers - see resources for contact details. (09/01/2001)

Grant making trusts 1
Fact Sheet 1 looks at the background and main sources of trusts. This helps the fundraiser to understand the history of the British Trust. Written by Sunrise Publishers (see resources for contact details). (09/01/2001)

Grant making trusts 2
Fact Sheet 2. A brief look at the Charity's Commission.

Written by Sunrise Publishers (see resources for contact details). (09/01/2001)

Grant making trusts 3
Fact Sheet 3. Looking more in depth at the Charity Commission's files

Written by Sunrise Publishers (see resources for contact details). (09/01/2001)

Information on printing
10 points on printing and how to keep costs to a minimum (02/01/2001)

Money for nothing
With little time and resource on the fundraiser's side, this fact sheet looks at possible areas where income may be available at little cost. (09/01/2001)

Quick reference direct mail
For those of you wishing to explore direct mail as a fundraising option, this fact sheet goes through the main points you will need to think about when creating a direct mail strategy. (10/04/2001)

Seven Deadly Sins of Fundraising
Taken from Designs For Fundraising by Harold Seymour (Copyright 1966), this lists Harold Seymours seven deadly sins of fundraising which are as true today as they were when he first published this book (07/05/2002)

Team brainstorming - where to fundraise
Using your team to fundraise is vital. This fact sheet talks about the areas in fundraising to explore (09/01/2001)

The internet
Fact sheet discusses the internet and its use in fundraising. (09/01/2001)

Tips for Brochures/Newsletters
Looking at what questions the fundraiser needs to ask when developing a brochure or newsletter. (20/04/2002)

Using e-mail in fundraising
A look at how professional fundraisers can use e-mail in fundraising (10/04/2001)

What the Media Wants
A guide to what the media are looking for from a Charity. (20/04/2002)

Writing a speech quickly
Ever been in a situation where you don't have enough time but soon you will be standing up in front of a group of people and having to talk about your cause. This fact sheet will help you write a speech quickly. (10/04/2001)

Writing the fundraising proposal to trusts
A simple, clear brief on how to write a trust proposal. (10/04/2001)

Your Press Release
A guide to writing a good press release. (20/04/2002)

Bulletins

Q: Has anyone got any easy way to get Gift Aid back on sports events and sponsorship forms? We're finding having a back up audit paper trail impossible.

A: Yes. So are we. Our finance department wants a very clear paper trail as they think that if audited we wouldn't be able to prove it adequately.

A: For sponsorship events we have decided not to claim gift aid back unless the individuals are past donors.

A: Finance has decided to look at what if it is worth across the board to see about employing someone specific to Gift Aid.

A: Our charity haven't even got round to figuring out what to do about it. None of us have any time! (Posted 16/04/2001)

Q: In general terms what would you be looking for when setting up your annual fundraising. What do you think are your main streams of income?

A: One main theme needs to run through your fundraising strategy. The ability to have multiple streams of income is obvious, but the single most important thing is to always have a major gifts policy.

Every fundraiser should be aware and understand the importance of major gifts i.e. Major gifts being those individuals who want to put larger sums of money into specific projects or programmes e.g. living legacies, naming rights, bursaries etc.

If you do not have a major gift policy within your organization, you will be missing out on one of the most effective forms of fundraising. You will also not be providing your committed donors with a vehicle through which they can show this commitment. (Posted 16/04/2001)

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