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Guidelines on creating an association of fundraisers

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Why set up a national association of fundraisers?To  set and promote standards of ethical and professional fundraising practiceMonitor the implementation of standards and code of practicesBe able… More Information…

How to find funders

Resource type: Article

30 Nov 2003

The following document explains how to find information about potential funders and how to research and approach donors. There is a great deal of information available about funding organisations, the… More Information…

How to organise events to raise money

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This guide provides comprehensive insight into the fundamentals to organising a successful event, whatever the scale or scope, so whether you are organising a quiz night or a gala dinner, this guide is… More Information…

How to write a fundraising proposal

Resource type: Article

01 Jan 2003

Writing a proposal is probably one of the most important skills in the fundraiser's repertoire. For many smaller organisations, the difference between a good and a bad proposal will be the difference between… More Information…

IFC 2011 Great Debate 1: What is fundraising success and how should we measure it?

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As fundraisers we’re always talking about how successful our fundraising is. We talk about net income, ROI or perhaps our impact. But does everyone agree onwhat success really means and how…

IFC 2011 Great Debate 2: Who's in charge? The roles of HQ and national/chapter offices in large NGOs

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The debate host, Geoffrey W. Peters, President and CEO of CDR Fundraising Group and international fundraiser with experience from more than 25 countries, explores solutions to…

IFC 2011 Great Debate 3: Are there any new ideas in fundraising?

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Humankind has conquered the planet, tamed nature, and reached the stars. But in terms of fundraising has progress stood still?  Back in 1235, Eihen Dogen, a Zen Buddhist teacher looking to build a…

IFC 2011 Great Debate 4: Should we be raising funds for disasters in developed economies?

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No one questions the legitimacy and necessity of fundraising when disasters hit a developing country like the Tsunami in Asia or the earthquake in Haiti. Millions of people from all over the world showed…

IFC 2011 Great Debate 5: Is the future Bright or Bleak?

Resource type: Video

01 Dec 2011

Everyone knows the importance of using ‘windows not mirrors’ to decide where to go next to protect, grow and dramatically change your fundraising. The speaker,Tony Elischer, specialises…

IFC 2011 Opening Plenary: Women in Philanthropy

Resource type: Video

01 Dec 2011

The conference started with a high energy, multi-media plenary which aimed to open the delegates' eyes to an important and largely untapped trend: the growing empowerment of women…