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An Open Christmas is more than celebrating the time of year, it's a time of reflection, sharing, and gratitude - and of course lots of delicious food cooked up by our leadership team! A fantastic afternoon with fantastic people 🎄 However you're celebrating this year, we hope it's filled with love, laughter, and wonderful moments. Merry Christmas from our team to yours.

How did Marie Curie transform their fundraising? Read our Q&A case study on our website to discover how ✅ data unlocked the potential to optimise their digital fundraising ✅ insights allowed them to focus their efforts on what works ✅ Charity Benchmarks can help you do the same Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ejvGx3uc

Beyond missed growth and inefficiency, the decision not to benchmark your fundraising activity has a serious, often hidden impact on the people behind the mission—the fundraising team who bear the brunt of uncertainty and increased workload. In our new blog we explore how skipping benchmarking can strain your team’s time, morale, and sense of purpose. Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/eX78XVbk

An absolute joy to work with the Kent Surrey Sussex team and Join the Dots on this campaign - an incredible example of collaboration, storytelling, and fundraising!

We're very excited to have teamed up with Concern Worldwide's Alf, the avocado elf, and Santa to bring the magic of the North Pole home this Christmas. For just €10, children will receive a personalised letter straight from Santa's workshop, and the money raised will help spread the true spirit of Christmas - kindness, generosity, and love - all around the world. Find out more and order your letter before December 17th: https://lnkd.in/eZBaF6Wd

We've teamed up with WCVA | CGGC to deliver a free webinar, 'Charity Benchmarks: Fundraising Insights' We'll be taking you through our process to identify where to focus your fundraising efforts, and answer any questions you have about benchmarking. We go live at 2pm GMT tomorrow and all are welcome. Register here: https://lu.ma/7s1oxp5b

If improved efficiency, staff morale, and team performance are in your 2025 fundraising strategy, Charity Benchmarks can help. Get in touch for your free info pack by emailing [email protected]

Want to know how Marie Curie built its fundraising over recent years? Delve into this Q&A with Director of Fundraising, Richard Lee, and Head of Fundraising Analysis and Insight, Mark Lumby, to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-Ra6BUA

We were very excited to hear one of our campaigns featured in yesterday's 'I Wish I'd Thought of That' - and that it won! Touch. Look. Check, developed with Breast Cancer Now, was highlighted by winner Laura Webb as an idea she'd wish she'd thought of because of its reach, impact, and longevity. We love it because it broke down silos, raised money, and saves lives. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/eUxGFrWU SOFII - The Showcase of Fundraising Innovation and Inspiration

We're delighted to be part of today's 'I Wish I'd Thought of That', an event that inspires and celebrates the sector's best fundraising ideas. Our very own Holly Awcock features as part of the line-up for this year's 'New Voices'...we wonder which idea she'll be speaking about? 🤔 London tickets are sold out but you can join us online or watch on-demand by booking your virtual ticket: https://lnkd.in/gBSqEqmS Good luck to all of today's speakers and thank you to SOFII - The Showcase of Fundraising Innovation and Inspiration for bringing this event to life once again!