A step-by-step guide by Non Profit Growth (www.nonprofitgrowth.co.uk) NPG Crowdfunding has become a popular tool for raising money but is it right for you and with so many crowdfunding websites out there which platform best fits what you need? To help you decide here is a step-by-step guide to crowdfunding and how you can use […]
So, you did it once: you convinced funders to fund your organisation. You proposed a crazy good project which the funders loved and deemed worthy of supporting. You appeared trustworthy: neither of the other trustees in your organisation was your aunt, and your bank account was not registered in Guernsey. Thus, your project got the […]
In 2015 the Annual Review of Psychology published an article called Emotion and Decision Making exploring the assumption that emotions are the dominant driver of most meaningful decisions in life. In terms of how this works for fundraising; appealing to emotions creates a connection between you and your donor/funder, which makes them more open […]
NPG presents a selection of our top tips to maximisefundraising prospects for non-profit organisations.Here are ten we’ve selected from our own experience: Write your applications in such a way that after the decision-makers read it, they will be hesitant and feel reluctant to refuse it. It needs to be compelling, without compromising on integrity. It’s […]
It’s one of the fundamental strategic questions in our lives: how to get someone to do something for us? How to convince our mother to let us go to that wild party? How to get a potential employer to see the distinct advantages of hiring us? How to get the girl in blue to go […]
One of the most elusive sources of funding comes from High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs). These lucrative members of society have large liquid assets which makes them an ideal source for securing significant donations to help run your community projects. As well as helping your organisation financially, these individuals are often highly connected in numerous […]
