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The artificial intelligence revolution has arrived in the charity sector, but a sobering prediction from Gartner suggests that 60% of generative AI projects will be abandoned by 2027 due to inadequate...
A new approach combining investment thinking, campaign strategy, and high-net-worth volunteer recruitment is helping smaller charities access previously untapped funding streams while building sustain...
New insight reveals that lottery and raffle supporters can be six times more likely to leave legacy gifts, offering charities a powerful yet underutilised pathway to future income.
Discover how crowdfunding can support your fundraising goals, learn from others who have run successful crowdfunding campaigns, and find out how to get started.
At the 2025 Fundraising Convention, Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Charity presented groundbreaking research that could transform how the sector approaches environmental sustainability.
Find out how we created the new Face-to-Face Fundraising Guidance, what is new in the Guidance and how it puts fundraisers first.
The Fundraising Regulator says the updated guidance addresses key recommendations from its 2024 market inquiry and will help charities and agencies build more transparent, accountable partnerships to ...
The Chartered Institute of Fundraising is pleased to publish new guidance aimed at strengthening best practice and accountability in face-to-face fundraising across the sector.
A new report shows how fundraisers and charities are approaching AI with caution in their work.
There are many benefits to volunteering with a special interest, regional or national group.
Working in the third sector, it’s likely that you’ll spend some time working with volunteers, and possibly even managing them. If it’s the first time you’ve done this, or haven’t worked with volunteer...
Fundraising is essential to charities missions and that’s why there are clear rules and regulations in place to protect the public, ensure transparency, and help charities build long-lasting trust wit...
Fundraising is a vital activity for charities, enabling them to serve their communities, and it must be conducted transparently, ethically, and in line with established standards. When concerns arise ...
Fundraising is subject to a wide range of laws and regulations which are overseen by several government departments and independent regulatory bodies. These rules are integral to ensuring donors have ...
The Data (Use and Access) Bill makes it easier for charities to contact existing supporters by e-mail and text message. Find out what you need to know.
Why does fundraising regulation matter to all fundraisers? Well, regulation helps to create a consistent and positive experience for donors, which improves the reputation of individual charities and t...
Charlotte Sherman, Policy Manager, shares how the Code of Fundraising Practice has changed and how it can help drive excellence in best practice.
Thinking about switching things up, like moving from individual giving to events, or stepping into the world of major gifts? You’ve got what it takes!
With the right approach, you can stand out and...
Our new report takes an in-depth look at the challenges fundraising leaders face when encouraging innovation, and the steps government, charities and the wider sector can take to overcome them.
Fundraisers work incredibly hard to deliver for the causes they care about and for some people that can lead to feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, burnout and stressed.