Charitable income shores up cultural institutions
Fundraising success at DCMS-funded cultural organisations and Arts Council England NPOs is leading to a shrinking proportion of th…
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Change as a way of life
Mira Kaushik records the changes that her dance company has made in response to sudden cuts in government funding.
Expert advice on fundraising challenges
As arts fundraisers continue to put heart and soul into securing their organisations' financial future, we share four fun…
Investing in change
A funding system that protects the status quo is preventing arts organisations from developing innovative new business models that…
Job Ladder
As he takes the helm at the House of Illustration, Colin McKenzie reflects on his career, which started with him becoming the firs…
Competing for talent
With fundraising in the UK currently suffering from an image problem, how can we find the next generation of top arts fundraisers?…
My Gurus
Emily Stubbs of The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment tells us who has inspired her throughout her career in arts fundraising.
Job Ladder
Fern Potter takes us through her career, from setting up her own New York dance company to raising millions of pounds for dance in…
Earned income disparity compounds regional funding imbalance
The combined value of earned and contributed income generated by NPOs in London has grown by £71m since 2010, but the North…
The good trustee
Trustees of arts boards should be playing a significant part in supporting fundraising activities, accord…
Live streaming explored
Live streaming offers exciting opportunities for both small and large arts organisations in many different ways, believes Andre Po…
Research will reveal fundraising progress
A new survey examining revenue models in the contemporary performance sector aims to provide information to help organisations mak…
More breadth on boards
A Charity Commission report recently revealed that the average trustee is white, male and aged 57. To coincide with Trustees&rsquo…
Job Ladder
Trystan Hawkins reveals his career path from Charity Officer and Administrator to Art Director.
Inspired to continue
To replace events previously run by Lincoln City Council, former member of the arts team Sara Bullimore founded the Lincoln Inspir…
The personal touch
When we commissioned Jessica Hepburn to write about fundraising, she wondered if she really had anything new to say. She cert…
Research reveals fundraising challenges
Those born before 1945 give on average nearly 38% more to charity than Baby Boomers in the generation below, born between 1948 and…
Fundraising made easy
David Dixon is convinced that fundraising in the arts sector is relatively easy, provided arts organisations make good use of…
Life after funding
When Box Clever learned that it would be losing its small but significant funding from Arts Council England, Michael Wicherek fear…
Report urges greater focus on digital donations
The arts sector needs to use digital technology to present its case for support to potential donors, according to a new report int…
Nervous start for Catalyst fundraising scheme
Arts Quarter report shows a mixed picture for recipients of ACE's Capacity Building and Match Funding awards.
Nervous start for Catalyst fundraising scheme
Arts Quarter report shows a mixed picture for recipients of ACE's Capacity Building and Match Funding awards.
DCMS gives advice on giving
Philanthropy is not finite but infinite, says new report on fundraising in the regions.
Culture Secretary backs charitable giving report
Maria Miller says arts organisations fall short in their efforts to secure legacy giving.
