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What the 2025 community fundraising mystery shop reveals about the supporter experience

This year’s THINK mystery shop shows that when charities invest in meaningful engagement,…

Gary Kernahan
27 November 2025
6 minute read

How do charity services shape local fundraising?

In his first month as THINK’s new Director of Data, Steven White reflects…

Steven White
6 November 2025
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What I wish I’d known as a fundraising director

Explore key fundraising market trends and benchmarks in THINK’s 2025 Monitor – a…

John Brady
28 July 2025
7 minute read

What makes an event “special”?

Special events can do more than raise funds - they can build relationships,…

Hanah Hyde
28 July 2025
5 minute read

Thirty years in fundraising

Reflecting on three decades in fundraising, Simon Dickson shares his journey from a…

Simon Dickson
20 June 2025
7 minute read

Getting your fundraising ready for the new Code of Practice

The Fundraising Regulator’s new Code of Practice comes into effect in November 2025.

John Brady
2 June 2025
7 minute read

Using behavioural science to supercharge your fundraising

Fundraising is all about people – and behavioural science helps us understand what…

Emma O'Reilly
28 May 2025
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How to build a legacy giving culture within your charity

Legacy giving is a growing income stream that charities can’t afford to overlook.

Amanda Warhaftig
28 March 2025
6 minute read

How UK charities can leverage the opportunity of the upcoming general election

July's general election presents UK charities with a unique opportunity to advance their…

Emma O'Reilly
27 May 2024
5 minute read

Individual giving: the blueprint for success through strategic planning

From resource optimisation to channel diversity, Jindy Pal outlines how strategic thinking and…

Jindy Pal
22 November 2023
5 minute read

Transforming fundraising success: how exceptional supporter experience drives long-term loyalty

THINK Senior Consultant Amanda Warhaftig explores how supporter experience impacts loyalty, fundraising success,…

Amanda Warhaftig
22 May 2023
6 minute read

Balancing reserves in the cost-of-living crisis

THINK's newest consultant Hannah Hyde explores how charities should balance their reserves and…

Hanah Hyde
24 April 2023
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