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.

After relying on child sponsorship for income, Build Africa decided it needed a new fundraising product. A new seven-year sponsorship product and found significant success, says Gavin Salmon.

Charities should be wary of regaling donors with too many facts and figures about the impact of their work because giving is often irrational and ruled by emotion, a leading economist has warned.

Christian Aid has “disestablished” its head of fundraising role as part of a new approach to fundraising which emphasises integration with church groups and campaigning.