Have you ever read something been left with no idea what the writer was trying to say? If so, there’s a good chance that the author has been cursed! The first part of our Curses of Fundraising series explores The Curse of Knowledge and the steps you can take to ensure clever never gets in the way of clear.
There’s nothing shameful about needing your supporters help to achieve your organisation’s dreams & ambitions. So why are so many arts organisations embarrassed by their need to fundraise? Part Two of our ‘Three Fundraising Curses’ series looks at The Curse of Embarrassment and the steps you can take if your organisation (or someone within your organisations!) has become embarrassed about fundraising.
If there is one thing the arts and culture sector should be good at it’s telling a story. So why is so much arts fundraising material devoid of emotion, intrigue, drama and conflict? Why is so much arts fundraising material boring? Part 3 of our Curses of Fundraising series looks at The Curse of Boring and the steps you can take to make your fundraising story really sparkle.
Meeting a potential supporter – whether it’s an individual, company or trust – can be a daunting experience. Here are ten things you can do to feel more confident when meeting your prospects.
Membership and Friends schemes are a staple of the arts fundraising world. But just because something is popular doesn’t meant that it is right. In fact, many schemes are completely inappropriate. So, how do you know if a Friends scheme is right for your organisation?
David shares some Top Tips for improving your funding applications.
