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Treating Volunteers like poo makes you an arse

Dan wrote 3 weeks ago: Volunteers. Love them or hate them? Love them of course. If you let them spend time in or on behalf … more →

Tags: Charity, From the charity side, donor care, opinionaid, SRM, supporter care, Volunteering, volunteering australia, VRM

I'm Mr Brightside

Dan wrote 4 weeks ago: For the last eight years I have gotten used to people referring to the ‘dark side’. Some … more →

Tags: From the charity side, Online, change, Charity, Donate Now, Inspire Foundation, Mr Brightside, online donation difficulties, opinionaid

Pitching, losing and learning from it2 comments

Dan wrote 10 months ago: I just lost a pitch. Phew. The more I say it, the more acceptable it is. Because of course I did not … more →

Tags: Celebrating Success, concept, FIA, Idea, Lose, losing pitches, pitch, Pitching, Presenting

Honest challenges and hope5 comments

Dan wrote 10 months ago: Image courtesy of John Hyatt http://johnhyattillustration.com The advert above is often applauded as … more →

Tags: Charity, fundraising, Ideas!, Copy, famous adverts, HOPE, Shackleton, shackleton advert

When's a good time for a press advert?1 comment

Dan wrote 11 months ago: This wonderful ad was spotted in Sydney’s Daily Telegraph. There beneath the inevitable articl … more →

Tags: fundraising, obama, press ads, press space, Right Time, sticky, sticky message, tactical media, Unexpected

Should you give your 'regular givers' a name?

Dan wrote 11 months ago: I’m often asked whether charities should spend time developing product or campaign names. I be … more →

Tags: Charity, fundraising, Ideas!, Products, Copy, Copywriting, opinionaid, Personalisation, regular giving

Good ideas aren't always unique

Dan wrote 11 months ago: Above is a picture of a stencil I created in December 2007. It was uploaded onto flickr around Febru … more →

Tags: Dead Bodies, opinionaid, road safety, Stencil Art

A role for brands

Dan wrote 11 months ago: It is the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock this year. I came across this clever copy on a piece of merc … more →

Tags: Brand Values, Brands, Charity, charity brands, charity communications, fundraising, Macmillan, opinionaid, woodstock

A lesson from bears

Dan wrote 11 months ago: I am attempting to read several books at the same time. I get over excited when I get books for Chri … more →

Tags: Charity, Copy, Copywriting, Direct Mail, fundraising, Letters, long letters

James Bond movies should be fundraising appeals.

Dan wrote 12 months ago: I finally got round to watching Casino Royale over Christmas. Yes… so that I can go and see th … more →

Tags: CASINO ROYALE, good appeals, James Bond, Quantum of Solace, Story telling


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