The Blog
Introducing Tech to the Rescue
Need a new website? Looking to create a mobile app? Want some help with your social media scheduling?
Before you blow your budget, check out our latest blog post to find out how TechtotheRescue can help.
How to start podcasting
464 million people listen to podcasts around the globe. And that number is projected to reach 504.9 million by the end of 2024.
If you’re thinking about launching a podcast, there’s never been a better time to do it.
But where do you start?
Check out our latest blog post to find out.
Introducing In Kind Direct
Does your charity distribute products to people in need? By ‘products’ we mean toiletries, clothes, office equipment, homeware, or baby items.
Do you pay for them?
If so, before placing your next order, check out our blog post to find out how you can benefit from @InKindDirect.
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How to raise funds for your ‘unpopular’ cause
When it comes to fundraising, not every cause is created equal.
Some issues don’t get the attention or funding they deserve because they’re unpopular, controversial, or, in marketing terms, ‘unsexy’.
Save the panda? Sign me up! Save the ex-offender? No thanks.
Why are some causes more popular than others and what can you do to turn it around? Find out in our latest post.
Are our pets the next victims of the cost-of-living crisis?
According to @RSPCA, incidents of animal neglect and abandonment are at a three-year high, with 72,050 reports received in 2023 alone.
The startling statistic is a result of the cost-of-living crisis.
Coupled with the extortionate costs of energy, food and rent, pet parents are being forced to make impossible decisions, and their pets are paying the price.
What’s being done and where can pet owners turn for help? Find out below.
Social media stats to inform your digital strategy in 2024
Social media is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s a must-have to succeed in the digital world.
But, to get the most out of it, you need to focus your fundraising efforts on the right platforms.
To help you reach your target market and maximise your social media ROI, we’ve compiled some need-to-know stats and facts for each platform in our latest blog post.
When celebrity partnerships go wrong
Celebrity ambassadors can be a huge coup for charities.
The right partnership can supercharge brand awareness, engagement, and income.
However, not all celebrity partnerships have happy endings.
Thanks but no thanks: when is it right for charities to refuse donations?
The RNLI hit the headlines in December last year for refusing a donation from a foxhunting fundraiser.
It raised an interesting question: when is it right for charities to refuse donations?
Find out what The CharityCommission has to say in our latest blog post.
The importance of annual leave
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, charity employees are working longer hours and managing ever increasing workloads.
As a result, they’re missing out on precious annual leave.
Want to avoid losing staff to burnout? Follow the advice in our latest blog post.
The Vagina Museum demonstrates the power of crowdfunding
From labia length to orgasms, The Vagina Museum has bared all since launching in 2019. But the charity faced a major setback last summer when it was unexpectedly turfed out of its Bethnal Green home.
However, it reopened on 4 November in a new location, thanks to a successful crowdfunding appeal.
Find out more in our latest blog post.
Introducing Charity Fillers
According to Ofcom, nine in ten people (89.6%) in the UK listen to the radio at least once a week.
Want to promote your charity to them, for free?
Thanks to Charity Fillers, you can.
The Captain Tom Foundation: Tarnishing a legacy
In April 2020, Captain Sir Tom Moore raised over £30 million for NHS Charities Together by doing 100 laps of his garden with his walking frame.
Tragically, the WWII veteran died in 2021, but he left an incredible legacy in the form of The Captain Tom Foundation, which his family set up to support "causes close to his heart".
However, four short years later, the Foundation is set to close.
Find out what went wrong and the lessons we can learn in our latest blog post.
Introducing HelpFilm
Video is one of the most impactful ways for charities to promote their services, increase engagement, and inspire people to donate.
However, promotional films are an unaffordable luxury for many small charities. Or at least they were.
Find out how media production company, HelpFilm is supporting small charities in our latest blog post.
Five psychological hacks to help you unwind over the festive period
Its been another challenging year for the charity sector. But the end is in sight.
The festive break is the perfect opportunity to grab a glass of mulled wine, put your feet up and enjoy some much-needed R&R.
But that’s easier said than done. For some of us, relaxation doesn’t come easy.
To help you switch off, we’ve compiled five top tips from experts in the fields of health, science, and psychology, and shared them in our latest blog post.
Are you taking advantage of promotional fundraising?
Has your charity dabbled in promotional fundraising? If not, you’re missing out. @RoyalBritishLegion, @northernpride, @WarChild, and @RSPB have, and it’s paid dividends.
Find out how in our latest blog post.
RSPB fiasco highlights the risks of campaigning
Earlier this year, the RSPB was criticised for launching a scathing attack on the government. The fiasco put the topic of 'charity political activity and campaigning' in the spotlight.
Find out what happened in our latest blog post.
How can charities rise to the net zero challenge?
The UK Government’s Net Zero Strategy: Build Back Greener sets out a plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050. This includes reducing the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels, making the transition to clean energy, and investing in green technology.
For the country to reach this target, it needs the support of the public and every sector – including the third sector.
Read on to find out how to start your journey to net zero.
Meta and PayPal Giving Fund partnership puts an end to fee-free fundraising
From November 1, all donations made through Facebook and Instagram will be processed by PayPal Giving. The change will impact your social media fundraising.
Our latest blog outlines the action you need to take to avoid disruption.
Four ways to encourage disability disclosure
Hidden disabilities in the workplace are more common than you might think. Chances are, you have a disabled person on your team without knowing it.
To improve self-identification rates, charities need to make disability inclusion a priority.
Want to know how? Check out this post.
The Importance of employee engagement
What’s the simplest and most cost-effective way to spread the word about the great work you’re doing? Social media influencers? No. Celebrities? Nope. Flashy ad campaigns? Definitely not.
Your most powerful ambassadors are a lot closer to home: your employees.
Read on to find out why.