Kellie N. Smith

Oct 2, 2024 | charitydigital.org.uk | Paul Rubens |Kellie N. Smith |Ioan Marc Jones

Getting Gift Aid on small donationsThe government appears to recognise that it is not practical to get a Gift Aid declaration when people make small cash donations, or when they make quick contactless donations. The good news is that your charity may be able to claim up to £8000 per tax year in Gift Aid from cash donations of £30 or less, or contactless card donations of £30 or less, through a special scheme called the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS).

Aug 23, 2024 | charitydigital.org.uk | Joe Lepper |Mary Wessel |Kellie N. Smith

Fundraising doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Fundraisers have to be plugged into the latest fluctuations in the economy, react to changes in the zeitgeist, and be mindful of ever-evolving forecasts for the future. The sector has been changing, with one in five charities in 2024 saying they had to cut back on the number or scope of services they offer due to rising costs, recruitment difficulties, and lack of skills.

Aug 1, 2024 | charitydigital.org.uk | Laura Stanley |Kellie N. Smith |Helen Olszowska

We share best practices for communicating your charity’s story online and how charities can focus on results to demonstrate impactThe art of storytelling is essential for charities. Storytelling helps charities communicate the importance of their mission effectively, explain their purpose, drive donations, reach more people, and continue delivering the services needed by those that that need them the most. But storytelling is not an easy task.

Aug 1, 2024 | charitydigital.org.uk | Kellie N. Smith |Christine L. Chiu

The charity sector has been through a tumultuous few years, having to navigate situations as varied as out-of-control inflation to an unprecedented global health crisis. But throughout those situations, one thing has stayed constant: the importance of fundraising. With costs on the rise, and services more in demand than ever, charities are having to find new ways to maximise their fundraising, venturing into new revenue streams and testing new channels.

Jul 17, 2024 | charitydigital.org.uk | Kellie N. Smith |Ian Allsop |Laura Stanley |Ioan Marc Jones

You are viewing 1 of your 1 articles as an unregistered userFor unlimited access to our free content, please register or login. More than four in five charities say they are concerned about the impacts of climate change, making it more critical that they take steps to address it, including lowering their carbon footprint.