INTRODUCTORY OVERVIEW

Top Tips

  • developing fundraising through donations and legacies is about relationships – care is needed to ensure this activity builds relationships and doesn’t damage them
  • the way you ask for donations and legacies needs to fit with the image and aims of your organisation
  • make sure you know whether you need permissions or licences for the activity you plan
  • think about any training or guidance people may need before going out to collect money on your behalf
  • provide appropriate ID and authorisation as well as material explaining what the donations will be used for
  • find ways of saying thank you and publicising what was achieved with the money raised