Advice Hub | fundraising-strategy
Find me a fundraiser
More schools are looking to appoint a fundraiser. But what does the role entail and how can you go about finding the right person?
How to plan a fundraising strategy
Taking the time to plan and develop your income generation strategy will pay off sooner than you think, says fundraising expert Sharon Noble
A routemap for fundraising
It’s been a year of uncertainty, with the only constant being the need to adapt to rapid change. Justin Smith envisions the road ahead, while Jane Hughes looks at how we can learn from others
Mentor magic
Can’t afford a fundraiser but desperately need to generate income? A mentor could be the solution, says Lindsey Marsh
Find the right funder
How do you know which funder is the right one for you and how can you maximise your chance of fundraising success?
Fundraising stateside
Fundraising is a mainstream activity in US schools, where there is a tradition of philanthropy. Angela Jones looks at what we could learn from across the Atlantic
Audit your fundraising
Carrying out a fundraising audit is an effective way to gauge success and identify future income sources. Lindsey Marsh shows you how.
Coronavirus - coping with the 'new normal' in schools
With our best-laid plans put on hold during the past few months, Helen Burge reflects on how to cope with the 'new normal'
Budgeting the curriculum
How funding reforms will affect your curriculum planning
Make your school greener
Investing in eco initiatives may not seem like a priority when budgets are tight but, says Jane Hughes, it could pay off in more ways than one
Small but mighty
Rural schools face their own unique set of challenges when it comes to income generation - here's how to overcome them
Make more of your assets
With funding under pressure, schools need to make the most of everything they've got. So take a step back and consider what's possible.
Meet the funder: Youth Music
Youth Music is a national charity that invests in music-making projects for children and young people
Meet the funder: National Lottery Heritage Fund
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has changed its name and streamlined its grants programme
Meet the funder: Groundwork
Groundwork's grant schemes are helping communities improve their outdoor space
Meet the funder: Siobhan Dowd Trust
The Siobhan Dowd Trust aims to support children and young people whose access to books and stories has been deprived
Meet the funder: Foyle Foundation
Can your library improvements be funded by the Foyle Schools Library Programme?
Meet the funder: Wolfson Foundation
The Wolfson Foundation's Chief Executive explains how The Secondary Education Programme supports new builds, refurbishments or equipment projects related to science, information or communications technology.
Meet the funder: Awards for All
Find out more about one of the most prominent funders of school projects