Civil Society - Fundraising - In-depth - Interviews

Meet the funders: Deloitte

Wed, 9 May 2012 15:25:00 GMT

Deloitte is generous with its time and money. It needs to know both are helping a charity’s strategic needs, says head of corporate responsibility Bob Thust.

Meet the funders: Nominet Trust

Wed, 9 May 2012 15:14:00 GMT

Using technology to address social issues is at the heart of the Nominet Trust. Director Annika Small outlines what it wants to fund.

Meet the funders: Richard Ross

Wed, 9 May 2012 12:47:00 GMT

Richard Ross is continuing a family tradition of philanthropy and looking for the greatest possible impact for his investments in medical research.

Fiona Kirk on fundraising for the London School of Economics

Tue, 8 May 2012 17:43:00 GMT

Getting to grips with the quirks of higher-education fundraising can be difficult but rewarding, says Fiona Kirk, director of development at the London School of Economics.

Meet the funders: Boots

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:33:00 GMT

Boots likes charity partnerships which resonate with its customers, clients and core business. And it’s quite happy with its two national partnerships right now, thank you very much.

Meet the funders: Sir Alec Reed

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:59:00 GMT

Charity is a commodity market and organisations have to add value when they can, says Sir Alec Reed.

Meet the funders: Nationwide Foundation

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:15:00 GMT

As it prepares for its next three-year strategy, Nationwide Foundation chief executive Lisa Suchet says the funder is looking for high engagement and a long legacy.

The new BIG: funder, promoter of social investment, convenor of conversations

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:58:00 GMT

The Big Lottery Fund aims to be much less prescriptive and more flexible than it has been in the past, say its chair and chief executive. And it is planning a new 'bright ideas' type programme. Tania Mason reports.

From communications to fundraising director: Macmillan's Lynda Thomas

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:34:00 GMT

“You don’t have to be pigeon-holed. What is wrong with making that transition?” - Lynda Thomas has made the move from communications to take on the fundraising director post. It’s not as different as you might think, she tells Celina Ribeiro.

Meet the funders: John Stone

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:02:00 GMT

For John Stone, founder of the Stone Family Foundation, philanthropy is about creating sustainable solutions that can survive without him.

Caroline Holton on being the sole fundraiser in a small charity

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Sole fundraiser Caroline Holton is responsible for every penny raised by Berkshire East and South Bucks Women’s Aid. It’s a tough job, but you couldn’t be closer to the cause – or your own impact, she tells civilsociety.co.uk.

Meet the funders: John Lewis

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMT

John Lewis is all about supporting local organisations and tangible projects, says innovation manager Hilary Lovie.

Meet the funders: the Clare Foundation

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:07:00 GMT

The Clare Foundation hasn’t got any cash to give away. But, says David Lawrance, it can provide a range of other support to charities.

Meet the funders: the Money Shop

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:55:00 GMT

The Money Shop is planning to increase the amount it raises for charity five-fold in 2012. Caroline Walton, director of corporate affairs, says its partnerships are all about people.

Meet the funders: the Pears Foundation

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:15:00 GMT

The gap between funders and the funded needs closing, says Pears Foundation director Charles Keidan. It’s time for an adult conversation between the two.

Learn to say 'no' - Douglas Rouse on corporate partnerships

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Douglas Rouse joined Save the Children as director of corporate partnerships just over two years ago, and since then income has skyrocketed. The ex-City man talks to civilsociety.co.uk about charities getting better at targeting companies – and saying no.

Meet the funders: Tony Banks

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 11:02:00 GMT

Scottish entrepreneur Tony Banks is looking to get hands-on with the charities he supports and know he’s making a real difference.

Meet the funders: Lloyds banking group

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Charities with the scale and professionalism to deal with a large national partnership are what Lloyds Banking Group is looking for says Paul Turner, community and sustainable business director.

Meet the funders: The People's Postcode Trust

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:21:00 GMT

The People’s Postcode Trust is not your funder if you’re looking for core cost funding. If, however, you can demonstrate impact and work in local communities, you might be in luck, says the Trust’s head of charities Clara Govie.

ActionAid UK: 'We want to offer other ways to join us'

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:21:00 GMT

Helen McEachern has taken the reins at ActionAid UK and the charity is preparing to refine its messaging and asks in 2012. We catch up with the fundraising director, just a few months before she heads off on maternity leave.