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For most established charities, legacies are an important foundation of their income, providing a relatively steady funding stream

For many charities seeking funds, major gift fundraising is often one of the last areas to be developed or fully exploited.

Running a major appeal to buy, build or refurbish a church building can seem a daunting task. Many churches struggle to cover their running costs as it is...

For many charities, raising funds from trusts is a core part of their fundraising strategy, whether for revenue, capital funding or both. It is an important source of income with a good ratio of return and one well worth investing in.

For a fundraising team, a capital appeal can seem a daunting task. The place to start is with a funding feasibility study, as the secret of raising a large amount of money lies in careful preparation.

Prospect research has become a specialist field in its own right and is a key part of fundraising success. So what are the key issues to think about?

Successful fundraising depends not on short-term actions, but on a planned and sustained effort to maximise funding opportunities over time.

When planning your fundraising activities, and before you develop your next strategy, a good place to start is with a fundraising review.

As we stand at the start of the year and look ahead to the issues fundraisers will face, how should we respond to the opportunities and threats we see?