A Note to Anyone Who Sets a Trust Fundraiser's Targets
Trust fundraisers are often measured on how many applications they submit, yet the data shows relationships, research and alignment drive success. Stacey Teece writes for the managers, chief executives and trustees who set the targets. She sets out what the work involves, what the figures say and what to measure instead.
What is trust fundraising, really? Back to basics this autumn
September is a natural moment to revisit the basics of trust fundraising. Stacey Teece sets out the eight foundations behind a strong programme and the honest funding landscape UK trust fundraisers are working within right now.
Summer Recharge: Permission to Rest and How to Set Yourself Up for a Busy Autumn
August in trust fundraising can feel strange. The pace slows, funders go quiet, and for people used to being busy that stillness is uncomfortable. Stacey Teece makes the case for rest, and sets out a short, realistic August list that makes September easier.
Managing Up: The Internal Conversations That Can Make-or-Break Trust Fundraising
Trust fundraisers are brilliant at navigating external barriers. The internal ones, the conversations about impact data, targets and telling beneficiary stories, get far less attention. Stacey Teece explores the internal conversations that decide whether trust fundraising thrives or struggles.
Summer Isn't Slow Season, It's Strategy Season: A Major Donor Fundraiser's Guide
Summer is often called the quiet season in major donor fundraising. Hannah Shepherd makes the case that it is one of the richest windows in the calendar, and shares five practical ways to use it, from engagement calendars and due diligence to solicitation planning.
Showing Up When It's Hard - Building Resilience as a Trust Fundraiser
The rejections in trust fundraising are relentless, and the emotional weight is real. Resilience is not about pushing through regardless. It is about knowing yourself well enough to step back, ask for help and look after yourself, so you can keep showing up.
When the Answer is No — How to Respond to a Rejection and Keep the Relationship Warm
A rejection letter can feel like the end of the road, but it doesn't have to be. This post looks at how to respond to a trust funding "no" with grace, when to ask for feedback, and how to keep the relationship warm for future applications.