On Sunday 14th May 2017, you kiwis will be spoiling your wonderful mothers rotten. Mother’s day is also a great opportunity to tap into a popular celebration to raise some funds. Here are a few ways to make mums everywhere feel special: Sell Flowers My mum is a sucker for a lovely bunch of flowers […]
My Fundraising Advice
Every week I get asked to give my ‘one piece of advice’ for raising more funds. More than anything I wish there was a simple answer to this question, but sadly, there isn’t. There is no silver bullet when it comes to fundraising, instead it is lots of things weaved together consistently, persistently and patiently […]
30 Minute Fundraising
Fundraising can often feel like an overwhelming, never-ending task, especially for small organisations with limited resources to invest in the fundraising process. Thankfully, successful fundraising does not rely on just one thing, but rather a whole heap of little things, all done extremely well. Check out these 30 minute actions that will help you bring […]
Keeping the Sponsorship Conversation on Track
If you’ve ever tried to secure sponsorship, you’ll know that it can take a long time before your potential business partner is ready to commit. There’s often endless phone calls, messages and follow-ups, and it’s easy to feel like you’re a broken record. Don’t give up – instead try using these 3 phrases to bring […]
What Can Sponsors Give You
When it comes to securing sponsorship, asking for money should always be your first port of call. After all, money is the most useful form of currency for your organisation! However, once you have a genuine relationship with your sponsor you’ll be able to ask them for other types of support as well – and […]
What is Sponsorship?
Before you read the helpful tips and tricks in the Sponsorship section of this blog, it’s important that you’re clear about what sponsorship is – and what it isn’t. Many organisations confuse sponsorship with grants or donations, so it is important we clarify any confusion before you get too far down the track. While all […]
Building Sponsorship Relationships
If you are lucky enough to have a sponsorship relationship with a local business, then it is really important that you recognise it’s value and invest in building a strong, lasting relationship. It’s not enough to accept the cheque, send a thank-you note and include their logo on your website; if you want to keep them […]
