Archive for August, 2009
Peer to peer fundraising platforms
August 28, 2009A lot of the charities I am working with are debating the various merits of peer to peer fundraising platforms (sponsoring a friend online). Much of the debate focuses around which is better – a peer to peer fundraising platform that is integrated into a charity’s website (such as Artez, who THINK work with quite [...]
How do trusts & foundations react in a recession?
August 21, 2009There’s been a lot of speculation in recent months about the effect the recession will have on trust and foundation giving, both now and in the near future. As many trusts and foundations distribute money earned on their invested capital, it is thought the negative impact will take some time to filter through. The extent [...]
Giving big in the recession?
August 13, 2009A new report published last month by Barclays Wealth reveals how much of a priority philanthropy has become for the wealthy in the UK and America. Unlike those of us tightening our belts and cutting back because of the global downturn, 75% of wealthy philanthropists have not decreased their contributions, whilst more than one in four [...]





