ACE launches private investment survey
The next official survey of private investment in the cultural sector will help organisations to become more effective fundraisers…
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£6.5m works to restore sculptors’ society home
The Royal Society of Sculptors has begun a £6.5m project to turn its historic home into "a leading centre of sculp…
Can corporate sponsorship be part of the environmental agenda?
As arts organisations struggle with post-Covid recovery, Michelle Wright asks whether sponsorship can grow in this economic climat…
Reading opens cultural hub after fundraising £1m
Reading’s first ever producing theatre has opened following a two-year campaign that raised over £1m. Reading Rep Thea…
Auction to split proceeds equally between artists
Educational arts charity Art UK has opened an auction fundraiser which will split proceeds equally between all participa…
Giving circles and the arts
Philanthropy is sometimes described as a ‘privilege’ of the wealthiest. But, as Michelle Wright argues, research sugge…
Reflections on fundraising in the time of Covid-19
The last 18 months have seen arts fundraisers face numerous challenges in trying to bring in income when the sector has been in su…
How does political work get funded?
Who decides what political work is worth funding? And has the moment passed by the time the funding comes through? Kathryn Bilyard…
Engaging young wealthy donors: heartstrings before purse strings
Recent research provides insights to building lifetime relationships with the funders of the future. Lisa Rose outlines the main f…
Ten arts organisations receive a quarter of trust and foundation funding
Private funders are increasingly interested in supporting new business models and the cultural workforce, growing their aid i…
Prince Philip: a steadfast supporter of the arts
Arts leaders and organisations have paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh as a committed patron of both the orthodox and the uncon…
The long road to fundraising apprenticeships
Employers in arts, culture and heritage face hard choices about what to invest in and how to effectively plan for the long term, w…
Cutting through the noise
Many organisations are struggling to attract income during the pandemic. Merrin Kalinowski and Nathaniel Hepburn explore how crowd…
Invest in making an impact
Fran Sanderson says building back better means looking beyond what – and who – we know in funding to demonstrate the i…
Fighting online fatigue
Funders and audiences are losing their appetite for virtual events, writes Michelle Wright. What comes next for arts fundraising?&…
Five things we’ve learnt from lockdown
National and international research has examined the pandemic’s impact on fundraising, marketing and audience development st…
The impact of Covid-19 on fundraising: should we tear up the rule book?
Right now past data is a poor predictor of the future, but understanding the scale and nature of change while responding to issues…
The World’s Largest Arts Fundraising Experiment
‘Following the science’ has revealed some surprising findings in a programme aimed at finding out what really influenc…
Preventing accidents – the problems of attracting fundraising talent
Recruiting on the basis of passion for the arts doesn’t make sense in vital income-generating roles, says Michelle Wright. S…
International fundraising: is it right for you?
Could fundraising overseas be a profitable enterprise for you, with an achievable return on investment? Nancy Bickson explains wha…
Covid will affect future lottery funding, experts warn
The National Lottery faces major challenges as more charities clamour for support.
Reluctance to ‘make the ask’ holds back fundraising success, report finds
Without financial support, small organisations will make little progress in diversifying their income streams as they lack th…
‘Super active’ customers key to keeping up donations, survey suggests
Some UK arts organisations have used the Covid crisis to "dramatically increase" income from donations, but the overall…
Lottery money to be spread further and thinner
After a four-month closure, Arts Council England has reopened its project grants programme to more people and organisations than e…
