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Cross sector collaboration isn’t a ‘nice to have’ any more. It’s how we win.

Wayne Murray

Oct 16, 2023
3 min

Cross sector collaboration isn’t a ‘nice to have’ any more. It’s how we win.

This blog is written by Collective member Wayne Murray and was originally posted on Fundraising Everywhere. October 2023 This blog is...

Is your charity ready to start securing income from grants?

Vic Hancock Fell

Jul 19, 2023
4 min

Is your charity ready to start securing income from grants?

Written by Collective member Suzie Rees Is your organisation ready to start fundraising from trusts and foundations? It’s great to hear...

Guest blog: Save and Fundraise - Tom Gill

Vic Hancock Fell

May 22, 2023
3 min

Guest blog: Save and Fundraise - Tom Gill

At Fair Collective we're always eager to hear about people, organisations and initiatives that help small charities and the people who...

Making the ‘ask’ - 5 top tips when asking for money for your small charity

Vic Hancock Fell

May 22, 2023
3 min

Making the ‘ask’ - 5 top tips when asking for money for your small charity

Written by Collective member Lucy Roberts As fundraisers, we are competing for funds, showcasing work, changing perspectives and trying...

Can't recruit a fundraiser? You're not alone...

Vic Hancock Fell

May 22, 2023
4 min

Can't recruit a fundraiser? You're not alone...

There is something going wrong with fundraiser recruitment in the charity sector. I've heard from peers that they can't fill roles, seen...

I just did my first round of grant assessing, here's what I learned.

Vic Hancock Fell

May 22, 2023
4 min

I just did my first round of grant assessing, here's what I learned.

For 15 years I have fundraised from trusts and foundations for smaller charities. At a guess I'd say I've written close to 500...

Small charity grant applications - tips from a grant maker

Vic Hancock Fell

May 22, 2023
4 min

Small charity grant applications - tips from a grant maker

Written by Ashley Kuchanny - Grantmaker at BFSS, Consultant at Donor Perspectives and member of the Fair Collective Fundraising for...

Is your small charity ready to take on it's first paid member of staff?

Vic Hancock Fell

May 22, 2023
6 min

Is your small charity ready to take on it's first paid member of staff?

The majority of charities begin life managed by a passionate founder and/or a group of dedicated Trustees and volunteers. In some cases...

How to write a simple strategic plan for your small charity

Vic Hancock Fell

May 22, 2023
3 min

How to write a simple strategic plan for your small charity

As a leader in a small charity, sometimes future planning and strategising can fall to the bottom of your very long to-do list. But,...

Blog

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Welcome to our blog!

We’re thrilled to have you here.

We’re passionate about supporting organisations doing good stuff in the world, in any way we can. That’s why we’ve created this space to share stories, insights, ideas, tips and tricks - to keep you up-to-date.

Go on, take a peek below. And, if you think of any topics you’d love to see us write about, let us know.

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