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A few years ago I went through a phase of devouring books on storytelling. For #NationalStorytellingWeek here are some that I found particularly useful when it came to shaping the way I use storytelling in fundraising.
@Apollo_FR_ A conversation with disabled led arts organisations 25th Nov
https://t.co/SI2mTPJQII
An open & honest discussion exploring what it means to be disabled-led in the creative industries
For commissioners, production companies, funders, decision makers & creatives
I've updated another @Apollo_FR_ resource. This time it's on Contactless Donation devices.
Includes:
❓Qs to help decide what you need
🔍 an overview of a range of devices
📸 pictures to aid your choice
Not exhaustive but shows the variety available
https://t.co/vKGteS1NXe
Looking for a new online donation platform? I've just updated @Apollo_FR_'s free resource on choosing the right one for you.
Includes:
❓ Qs to consider
🔍 overview of 16 platforms currently on the market
📸 screenshots of live donation pages
https://t.co/85KlNIJv7p
Me: nobody cares about your organisation's anniversary
Also me: @Apollo_FR_ IS 6 TODAY! 🎂 🎉 🎂 🎉
Here's a silly blog from last year to celebrate - Fundraising Lessons from People Born on 1st July
https://t.co/nVkiEOnH90
I met some brilliant people doing #TrustSummit in 2020 but my conversations with @KHaysdeMuga & @wholewheatgirl were particular highlights. A few weeks ago I got another chance to chat to them on their @FundingHayDay Podcast
Episode here:
https://t.co/ZMeu9JGCzI
I haven't written a festive blog this year, so I'm recycling this one from two years ago...
Fundraising messages hidden in everyone's favourite Christmas films
https://t.co/YMAkaIurHw
If your organisation has been fundraising through #BigGive or #GivingTuesday your thoughts might now be turning to how you thank your supporters. Here are some top tips on how to make your Thank You SUPER!
https://t.co/im2WrqXviV
Fingers crossed there's many more years to come!
In the meantime, here's a frivolous blog with six lessons fundraisers can learn from a host of unlikely fundraising experts born on the 1st July!
https://t.co/nVkiEOnH90
SELF-INDULGENT THREAD ALERT!
Today marks 5 years of launching @Apollo_FR_ and being completely self-employed. It's a route I always said I'd never go down but I'm so pleased I did. The variety of work and flexibility to spend more time with my family has been brilliant
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Only 5 days for the @CIOFtweets Cultural Sector Network Conference 2021!
Are you joining us for the UK's largest conference dedicated to arts and culture fundraising?
Hurry up! You still have time to book your ticket:
https://t.co/3HQiVBqQay
@CIOFCulture@ace_national
Bragging Tweet - Please feel free to ignore
Feedback from training session this morning:
"Thank you David, this has been brilliant and very informative."
"I have been on a couple of similar courses elsewhere, but this has been by far the most comprehensive and most helpful."
Do you want to see higher education funding for drama, dance, music, art & design cut in half?
If the answer is no, please take time to respond to this consultation which closes tomorrow!
It's May 4th so I'm afraid I have to share this blog I wrote for @ukfundraising in 2015
10 things fundraisers can learn from Star Wars
https://t.co/K2k6GHdDIa