by Gillian Holm | Apr 21, 2026 | All blog posts, Fundraising
A Unifying Narrative: Creating a Case for Support, by By Megan Thorn From Tonic Magazine Issue 68 A capital campaign is a focused fundraising effort carried out over a set period, often several months or even years, to secure a large amount of money for a specific...
by Gillian Holm | Nov 9, 2022 | All blog posts, Donations, Events, Fundraising, Giving
This is one of Tonic Magazine’s most popular articles of 2022 The trend toward fewer cash transactions was happening well before COVID-19. In 2018 Surf Lifesaving NZ shared that revenue from street appeals had dropped 90% over a 6-year period because people no...
by Gillian Holm | Apr 27, 2022 | All blog posts, Fundraising, Governance
Author: Megan Thorn Governance refers to the decisions, processes, activities, and relationships of your governing group that make sure your organisation is effectively and properly run. Your governing group, the board of trustees, the committee, management committee,...
by Gillian Holm | Feb 25, 2022 | All blog posts, Fundraising
There are many amazing examples from organisations who have had to get creative with raising funds since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. Although we have not all had lockdowns to the same level as some countries around the world, the added layer of lockdowns and...
by Megan Thorn | Feb 21, 2020 | All blog posts, Events, Fundraising
Last updated February 21, 2020 A brief guide to planning your fundraising concert. Build Your Team Hosting a fundraising concert is no small feat. You will need to gather a team of committed, knowledgeable, enthusiastic people. Assign roles to various people and/or...
by Megan Thorn | Feb 7, 2020 | All blog posts, Events, Fundraising
Last updated February 7, 2020 Fundraising dinners are a fantastic one-time event that has the potential to raise a lot of funds! However, in order for your dinner to be a success, you need to put in the necessary time and effort. This article briefly outlines the...
