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Information About Fundraising
The best way to raise money for your chosen cause will often depend on the the resources you have available and what will appeal to your supporter base. It is helpful to think about the different options available and how they would work in your situation.
Some initial questions to think about might be:
- How much money is needed?
- Is the purpose just to raise money or is it also to raise awareness?
- What resources are available to support the fundraising?
- What is the timescale?
The pages below provide information and guidance as to different fundraising techniques and different issues that arise. No matter how you decide to raise the money, you ought to follow any legal or best practice standards and the Institute's Code of Fundraising Practice enables you to find both legal and best practice standards in one place. The relevant section of the Code and accompanying guidance are referred to on each page.
AuctionsSelling items to the highest bidder |
Honesty in FundraisingUnderstanding the overarching principle of fundraising |
Beneficiary GiftsEngaging donors in a creative and fun way |
House-to-House CollectionsGetting the most out of direct contact with the public |
Charitable CollectionsHow to remain open, accountable and legal during your fundraising collections |
Legacy FundraisingBest practice and guidance on issues surrounding legacy fundraising |
Charities Working with BusinessesBest practice and legal guidelines for charities engaging with the commercial sector |
Major Donor FundraisingBest practice and considerations around major donor fundraising |
Data ProtectionRegulations that cut across many fundraising techniques |
Members or Donors?Supporter care and friendship schemes |
Direct MailBest practice considerations when embarking on a direct mail campaign |
Online FundraisingMaking the most of online communications |
Emergency AppealsRaising money in response to an urgent disaster |
Raffles and LotteriesBest practice for use of raffles and lotteries in fundraising |
Event FundraisingBest practice for organising fundraising events |
Raising Money For Charities AbroadBest practice guidance on fundraising for organisations not registered in the UK |
Face-to-Face ActivityOn the street and house-to-house |
Starting Fundraising in your OrganisationOptions on beginning fundraising and getting your Trustees on board |
Finding and Paying FundraisersWhat to consider when looking for and deciding how to pay a fundraiser |
Tax-Effective GivingMaking the most of tax relief opportunities |
Finding FundingHow to apply for funding and where to look |
Telephone FundraisingTelephone Fundraising and the Telephone Preference Service |
Fundraising for an IndividualHelping someone you know |
Trading and VATAn introduction to some of the issues arising around Trading and VAT and signposting to further information |
Fundraising with ChildrenAn introduction to some of the issues around involving children in fundraising |
TrusteesInformation and signposting for trustees and organisations around the role and obligations of trustees |
Getting Started in FundraisingHow to begin raising money for the causes you support |
Useful WebsitesUseful links to help you with your fundraising |
GivingDonating money, goods and time |
Volunteer FundraisersInformation and best practice on managing and finding volunteer fundraisers |
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