Additional resources

We wanted to capture the mood, memories and thinking that shaped our experiences and our learning; about ourselves, our sector and our work. Our contributors, who have been speakers for RAISE or Culture Sector Network events, reflect on the highs, lows, challenges and triumphs of a year like no other.

Martin Kaufman, Chair of the RAISE Steering Committee, looks at the impact of the current situation on the arts and culture sector, and how it really is ‘unchartered waters’.

Dan Fletcher, Treasurer of the Cultural Sector Network, says that the social value of culture is hugely significant – now more than ever – and in order to thrive in a post-coronavirus world, cultural organisations need to recognise the importance of digital.

Moira Lambert sits on the RAISE Steering Committee. She talks through her top tips for working under pressure and how to ensure your to do list doesn’t overwhelm you.

Funding cuts and an uncertain economic landscape are challenges familiar to every small charitable organisation but, similar to those within the wider sector, arts, culture and heritage fundraisers continue to demonstrate a great capacity for resilience.

In today's fast-paced and tech-savvy world, cashless donations have become an essential tool for non-profit organisations to raise funds and make a positive impact. In this blog, Emma Rose, Senior Charity Community Manager at Give A Little, shares 8 top tips for utilising Contactless Donations.

This blog is the result of a series of sessions on Corporate Fundraising for arts and culture organisations, delivered by Rosendale Partnership during Summer 2023 for the RAISE: Arts, Culture & Heritage programme.