In recent years, charities have come under increased scrutiny relating to their fundraising methods, the salaries of CEOs and the behaviour of charity workers (as in the case of Oxfam). Indeed, some sections of the media have been quite hostile; and so it is important that charities do whatever they can to maintain their focus… Continue reading Making the most of your fundraising message
Many organisations process what is now referred to as special category data; and depending upon the nature of their work, others will process criminal conviction data. The sensitive nature of such data has always meant that its processing was subject to more protection. But with new data protection laws now in place, have the GDPR… Continue reading New conditions and safeguards for processing sensitive data…
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) story didn't end on 25 May 2018. Far from it, because ensuring compliance continues indefinitely. Indeed, the GDPR provides individuals with an extended and ongoing set of rights in relation to the collection and processing of their personal data; and places an increased and ongoing level of transparency and accountability… Continue reading GDPR Resources
Re-blogged from Citrus Consultancy…
Fundraising…where do I start?
So you want to make a difference, but need trust or grant funding to get your project off the ground. A good place to start is with one or more of the many funding organisations, of which the Big Lottery is perhaps the most well-known. There are a wide range of trust and similar funders, from the small to the large; and all will consider suitable applications for funding.
But is it as easy as it appears?
Sadly, seeking trust or grant funding generally requires more than a well-written letter. Even those organisations who have no formal application process, and who will accept written requests, have criteria that must be met before an application is considered. To complicate matters, some funders, albeit a minority, do not make their criteria particularly clear; and your fundraiser may need to delve deeper before you can proceed.
How then should…
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