IFC: folding letters and licking envelopes!
Tomorrow one of the most inspirational fundraising gatherings of the world starts right here in The Netherlands: The International Fundraising Congress (better known as: the IFC). About 1,000...
View ArticleI Am The Comms Devil
This week, I’m in the midst of my very first International Fundraising Conference in Holland. 2011 has been a whirlwind of a year and being here feels like a dream, rubbing shoulders with the best of...
View ArticleLegacy Fundraising 101… Fresh from the IFC!
This is my first blog for 101fundraising and it was my first time at an IFC masterclass. Since part of my job is developing legacy fundraising in new markets, Mitch Hinz, my boss, decided to put me in...
View ArticleStepping out of your comfort zone
It’s hard to believe that a week has already passed since the 31st International Fundraising Congress (IFC) took place in The Netherlands. As delegates said their goodbyes in the hallways and on the...
View ArticleIFC 2011 – Thinking differently!
This year, my visit to the IFC focused on the fundraising innovations. It’s quite clear that these innovative fundraising projects require a new way of working and thinking. Compared to the more...
View ArticleTo raise funds, or not to raise funds. That’s the question.
I have been one of the lucky ones being able to attend the IFC for quite a number of years. Now I am also involved as a volunteer in the IFC Advisory Panel, which is a great honor. Except for the 7:30...
View ArticleEvent & Community Fundraising
Over the last years, fundraising events have become more and more important. Events like the Dutch Alpe d’Huzes (20M in 2011) and Roparun (4,9M), and the UK Cancer Research’s Race for Life (raising...
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