THINK Foundation supported projects

The THINK Foundation has supported a range of projects since its inception. This overview aims to provide a feel of the range of support provided.

Projects supported in 2009

The single biggest investment that the THINK Foundation has ever made happened in early 2009 with the development of the Fundraising HealthCheck.

The Fundraising HealthCheck is a free, confidential interactive online diagnostic tool that was designed to help charities to understand the impact of the recession on their income portfolios over the coming years. THINK decided to develop it in recognition of the growing need for strategic fundraising advice and support as the UK rides out its worst recession for decades.

To create the Fundraising HealthCheck, THINK pooled input from all consultants, drawing on their experience, expertise and time. The outcome is a tool that provides a clear picture of a charity’s current fundraising practice and investment portfolio, that offers practical advice and recommendations for developing and planning fundraising programmes and investment strategies.

It is simple to use yet sophisticated and suitable for charities of all sizes that wish to check the viability of their fundraising.  It is providing maximum benefit for small to medium sized charities that do not have a corporate business infrastructure or previous recession experience to draw from, nor the funds to seek professional consulting advice.

It was launched in February 2009 in partnership with Institute of Fundraising and since its launch it has been updated in June 2009 to reflect the impact of the economic downturn, drawing on research reports and anecdotal trends from THINK’s work with a range of clients across the sector.

Other Support in 2009

  • £1,545 to fund bursaries to enable 6 participants from small and medium sized organisations from developing countries to attend the 20th South Asian Fundraising Workshop held in Jaipur in August 2009.
  • £2,425 to train faculty members at International Business School in Chennai, Jaipur and Bangalore in January 2009, so that they have the specialised knowledge and skills to deliver the Resource Alliance’s Certificate Course in Resource Mobilisation & Communication.
  • £1,100 in sponsorship to individuals from organisations for various activities/events championed by members of the THINK Team in 2009.

Examples of other support 2004 to 2008

  • £1,000 support for fact-finding visit to the UK for 2 senior members of the South Asian Fundraising Group and donation of consultancy time and expertise during the visit.
  • £1,000 to JYAK (an NGO promoting Sustainable Peace through Non-violence and Reconciliation in Uganda) to support the development of a fundraising strategy, including a workshop for staff.
  • £5,100 over two-years to the Resource Alliance to support the establishment and development of the South Asia regional office and resource mobilisation programme.
  • US$6,000 to support the e-Philanthropy Foundation.
  • Donation of consultancy time to Karuna.
  • £1,100 to Guy Stringer Fund to provide bursaries to the International Fundraising Convention.
  • £7,000 over four years in support to the Institute of Fundraising Scotland for bursaries for the Fundraising Convention, plus donation of pro bono consultancy to selected Bursary recipients.
  • Donation of consultancy time from the whole THINK Team at Summer School to 1 to 1 Children’s Fund and APOPO (HeroRats).
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