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I'm a trustee for a dog re-homing charity and we have a lot of donations received and currently only have the Shop, I want to get an online presence with ability to list on Ebay, Etsy, Facebook, etc...
Steve Janssen
Admittedly, I don’t know much about the platform, but I’ve heard it’s gaining popularity and I've seen quite a few comments under posts on here so it's sparked my interest!  I’m curious to know if an...
Ocean King
Hello everyone, We recently sent our monthly supporter email. This month was a bit different. We found a retail story to tell. It was about a campaign we did with young people in families. We asked t...
Does anyone have any tips on boosting their online presence? Our social media's have been up for some while but are not gaining any traction.
Leighton Bishop
I thought I would thank you all who run this service. I was reluctant at first but I now read it regularly and post questions, it's a great community. Have a good break and see you virtually in 2025...
Michael Marston
Happy Friday everyone! I do most of the social media for our foodbank charity. We find most of our foodbank family on Facebook but we're also on LinkedIn to build relationships with local businesses...
Lorraine Schulze
Hello. Can anyone recommend a freelance expert who specialises in Facebook for non profits? For a while we've been having issues with FB and we'd like some support to get everything set up correctly....
Janelle Hardacre
Just wanted to hop on here to say a huge thank you to everyone who joined our Connections session this morning! It was fantastic to have Laura Murphy with us to share her insights on marketing trends...
Ocean King
Marketing trends for 2025 with Laura Murphy ✨ 💬 Discussion questions:  How have you already started tapping into some of the trends Laura discussed? Have they been successful for you? How? Ho...
Ocean King
Hello everyone, I recently attended a workshop with a terrific agency and other large charities. The workshop was about relationships with our supporters . We were invited to reflect on how we see th...
Just a quick reminder that the wonderful Laura Murphy will be joining us for tomorrow's Marketing & Comms session! We’re so excited to hear her predictions for the marketing landscape in 2025 and lea...
Ocean King
Hello everyone, Today's quote is from a donor I found on a fundraising marketer's website. It says a lot about the psychology behind giving. "It’s even easier these days to be scared about money and...
We are a uk registered charity and have been rehoming successfully on Facebook for four years now. However we have had our Facebook group taken down because we were selling dogs!  I posted up a video...
clare maddock
Would you amplify your message through social media, launch a massive ad campaign, or create inspiring video content?  Share your ideas below—let’s inspire each other!
John Crosland
Hello everybody, Today's pearl drop of wisdom comes from a recent call I had with other charity fundraising marketers. " Supporters are part of your team ." What if we stopped seeing supporters as 'd...
Craig Schoolkate
In an attempt to diversify our income the charity where I work are currently exploring hosting adverts on one of our websites. (For context its not our main website, but one specifically designed for...
Francesca Coleman
Would it be a viral social media campaign?  A high-impact Google Ads blitz?  Or something else entirely?
John Crosland
Does anybody know how to start communications with local universities to see if their graphic design students might be able to help design our logo as part of their volunteering endeavours at uni?  W...
Molly Deakin
This question is from a member of our community that wishes to remain anonymous: Please can I get some recommendations for freelance designers, ideally for direct mail? Ideally for a charity with a...
Ocean King
Hi, I'm new, glad to be here and learn more about the sector from you charity professionals. I'm looking to better understand any top tips in public fundraising campaigns specifically for activity ch...
Sharon Kennedy
Hi all, im looking for someone to be my Marketing and Social Media Officer's Mentor and i wonder if there is anyone here who might be interested in sparing some time with him? or if you know of any p...
Lorena Mombelli
Hi Everyone! We would like to change our social media strategy. At the moment we use Facebook/Instagram, but we are considering adding additional ones...  would TikTok work? would LinkedIn be better...
Marta Balint
Hi there, I have been asked to incorporate a way to donate on our website and have been looking for options, but just wondered if anyone had any recommendations through experience, I know PayPal offe...
Catherine Fenwick
Hi all Do you use a text messaging app or programme - like how GPs and dentists send you a text message with reminders and information? I am looking into this as a way to send reminders to clients/ca...
Annika Coughlin
This question is from a member of our community that wishes to remain anonymous: Hi, I’m looking for recommendations on platforms or services that can translate both incoming and outgoing communicat...
Ocean King
Several websites focus on spreading good stories and inspiring journalism. Are there any other positive news websites or platforms you enjoy? I'm looking to expand my list beyond the usual ones like...
Marta Balint
Hi - does anyone have any great tips or resources for understanding how to best target an audience when using paid ads? This is something we (National AIDS Trust) struggle with - our paid ads don't t...
Jude Clarke
I've been tasked with writing the copy for our not for profit's new website. I'm excited and daunted in equal measure at the prospect. Our existing site is quite repetitive and wordy. The tone of voi...
A CharityConnect User
Looking for recommendations for printers who can help with direct mail printing and posting in the UK. Cheap as for charity. Thanks!
Emily Woffindin
Hello everybody, Another piece of wisdom from Lyndall Stein. It covers a fundamental, but often ignored best practice in marketing: " Consider all of the information your audience receives about the...
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