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.
What Special Talents Do You Bring to Fundraising?
There is no single blueprint for a great fundraiser. Some lead with warmth, others with strategy, others with sheer persistence. Hannah Shepherd sets out the seven talents that show up again and again, and why the strongest teams are built by pairing them rather than duplicating them.
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.
Going Freelance as a Fundraiser: 10 Lessons I Wish I'd Known
Freelance fundraising can be genuinely rewarding — but it comes with its own particular challenges. Beth Upton shares ten honest lessons from experience, covering everything from choosing clients wisely to financial planning to the things that nobody tells you before you start.