by Megan Thorn | Apr 7, 2016 | All blog posts, Donations, Fundraising
Last updated April 7, 2016 You and I both know that fundraising is a full-time job, whether you’re paid for it or not. Even if you’re not actively phoning donors, negotiating with event suppliers, or writing a sponsorship letter, your brain is always on the job and...
by Megan Thorn | Mar 31, 2016 | Events, Fundraising
Last updated March 31, 2016 Traditionally New Zealand non-profits leave all their fundraising events to the summer season, but there are some great events you can hold in the winter too. Check out these 6 Winter Fundraising Ideas to keep the momentum going through the...
by Megan Thorn | Feb 29, 2016 | All blog posts, Non-Profit Management
Last updated February 29, 2016 I have yet to find an organisation (or business for that matter) that gets everything right, all of the time. And when you’re working with limited resources, sometimes it’s hard to know what things are essential to work on, and what...
by Megan Thorn | Feb 27, 2016 | All blog posts, Fundraising
Last updated February 27, 2016 If you were a teenager before the advent of the internet or reality TV, you’ll no doubt be familiar with the concept of a celebrity Fan Club. And when I say Fan Club, I don’t mean a Facebook page where a simple click of the mouse makes...
by Megan Thorn | Feb 27, 2016 | All blog posts, Donations, Fundraising, Grants
Last updated February 27, 2016 Hiring a professional fundraiser can be an effective way to help grow your organisation, but just like any role, you need to make sure you have the right person for the job. Would you employ a Finance Administrator who didn’t know the...