Grants are a vital source of income for charities large and small.

But trawling through databases for relevant opportunities is a time-consuming task.

Enter Bamboo.

Each month, we scour the internet and highlight funding opportunities from trusts, corporates, and the public sector.

Let’s get into it.

Recruiting a fundraiser?

You need to be fair, objective, and unbiased if you want to secure the best person for the job.

But this is easier said than done.

Why? Because, much like every other human on the planet, you’re subject to unconscious biases (stereotypes you hold about other people that you aren’t consciously aware of).

And falling foul to them can skew your judgement and result in a bad hire.

Read on for five biases to be aware of, along with some tips to ensure they don’t get in the way of you making a good hire.

Is your charity based in the European Economic Area (EEA?) 

Do you rely on Facebook and Instagram to collect donations online?

If you answered ‘yes’ to both, it’s time to revisit your social media fundraising strategy, as Meta is pulling the plug on charity fundraisers across Europe from the end of June.

Read on to find out more.

American entrepreneur Warren Buffett once said, “it takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.”

How true this is. Especially in the digital age, where a reputation can be ruined with a single tweet.

Find out how to keep your reputation intact in today’s post

Find out

Oxford Reference defines donor fatigue as ‘a reluctance to commit to voluntary donations in light of repeated demands’.

But is it a real thing?

Are your donors going to drop off the radar if you send them too many asks?

We look at the evidence in today’s blog post.

Need some help navigating TikTok?

Your social media dreams have been answered.

Sign up today, and level up your skills with TikTok’s Charity Academy.

Find out more below.

Grants are a vital source of income for charities, but trawling through databases for relevant opportunities is a time consuming task.

So we’ve scoured the internet to find them for you.

May 11 is World Fair Trade Day, a global celebration of Fair Trade’s contribution to the fight against poverty, exploitation, and climate change.

We’re joining in the celebrations by highlighting five of our favourite Fairtrade brands.

Don’t forget to look for the FAIRTRADE mark before flexing your credit card!

Give As You Earn (GAYE) has raised over £2 billion for good causes in the UK since the Government launching it in 1987.

But new research shows that the number of employees and employers taking advantage of the scheme has dropped sharply in recent years.

And charities are ‘missing out on millions’ as a result.

Find out why its happened and how you can benefit from it below.

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.

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.

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.

Follow us on LinkedIn for more handy tips @bamboofundraising

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.