An update from me…I will be leaving Sightsavers on 30 November 2014. I've greatly enjoyed working at this organisation and very proud of all that we have achieved together. In particular the new million Miracles campaign is really exciting. Sightsavers is a great organisation with a tremendous cause and a fabulous fundraising proposition. I'm sure … Continue reading New challenges
Million miracles
Disasters and fundraising
The news that the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) have launched an appeal for the Ebola crisis in West Africa is probably causing quite a bit of mixed feelings for fundraisers in the UK. Of course we all support our colleagues in the DEC in their efforts to raise as much money as possible to help … Continue reading Disasters and fundraising
Aiming high is never a mistake
You know that moment when, in a fit of enthusiasm you've agreed to do something and then the full enormity of what you've committed yourself to dawns. I had this when earlier this year, Peter Muffet challenged me to do a Lands End to John O' Groats bike ride. He later told me he was … Continue reading Aiming high is never a mistake
Fundraising Fundamentals 