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Our predictions for fundraising in 2026

We revisit our January 2025 fundraising predictions and explore what actually happened: what…

Michelle Chambers
5 January 2026
9 minute read

Did our 2025 predictions come true? Reflections from the THINK team

We revisit our January 2025 fundraising predictions and explore what actually happened: what…

Michelle Chambers
9 December 2025
4 minute read

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
4 minute read

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
12 minute read

Fundraising trends, challenges and opportunities for 2025

The THINK team make predictions for the fundraising and charity sector trends, challenges…

Becky Steeden
17 January 2025
8 minute read

Reflecting on our predictions for 2024

As the year draws to a close, the THINK team reflects on predictions…

Becky Steeden
11 December 2024
9 minute read

The top fundraising trends, challenges and opportunities for 2024

The THINK team make predictions for the fundraising and charity sector trends, challenges…

Becky Steeden
1 February 2024
5 minute read

Inspecting what you expect

Arani Mylvaganam explores how mystery shopping can help charities reach a more nuanced…

Vicky Harries
25 September 2023
7 minute read

Exploring innovation and ethics: notable insights from CIOF’s 2023 Fundraising Convention

Matt Smith takes a look at five highlights from this year's CIOF Fundraising…

Matt Smith
25 August 2023
6 minute read

Five trends shaping the future of events fundraising

THINK Consultant Tony Banks explores five key trends that are shaping the future…

Tony Banks
23 March 2023
12 minute read

Thirty years a fundraiser

THINK's Managing Director Michelle Chambers looks back on her 30 years in fundraising…

Michelle Chambers
13 February 2023
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