From the Fundraising Desk

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Dec 29, 2025 2 min read Strategy

Interim Fundraising Cover

I’ve seen how quickly things can slip during these moments. A month turns into two. Draft bids sit unfinished. Reporting deadlines get pushed back. Pipelines lose momentum. By the time a new fundraiser starts, they’re faced with a pile of urgent work and very little context.

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Agree the case for support before you write the application

Agreeing the project, evidence, outcomes and budget before writing can make trust applications clearer. Here is what a u...

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A trusts strategy should show how the target will be reached

A trusts income target is useful, but it is not yet a strategy. A good trusts strategy should show where the income coul...

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Before recruiting a trusts fundraiser: what to put in place first

Recruiting the right person matters, but their first few months will depend heavily on what they inherit. A clear case,...