Why do people give?

From face to face to regular giving and from high value to reporting back, the roots of our favourite fundraising techniques go back many, many years. It’s astounding that the ideas and tactics our fundraising forebears developed still boost income when we use them in the technologically advanced environment of today. As a result, when I consider a fundraising problem I always look to the past and use that understanding to create a solution for today. As part of my personal fundraising journey I’ve been spending time with the fundraisers who were involved in some of the most amazing campaigns from the second half of the 20th century to see what what I can learn from them. And I thought it would be a good idea to share their thoughts and stories so everyone can benefit – so I recorded them. This series of podcasts is the result.