The Blog
The lowdown on Omaze
Omaze has raised an o-mazing £15m for UK-based charities, including @RSPCA, @ the British Heart Foundation, @ Teenage Cancer Trust, and @ The Prince’s Trust, since 2020.
Want to benefit from their next Million Pound House Draw? Find out how in our latest blog post.
The value of fundraising lotteries
According to Mintel’s latest Lotteries Market Report, consumer spending on raffles and lotteries reached a record-breaking £4.2bn in 2022/23. And it’s estimated to rise to £9.4bn by 2029.
The numbers say it all. Lotteries are weathering the economic downturn, making them a valuable fundraising opportunity for charities.
Are you taking advantage?
Charity coins a new term to describe giving to charity in your will
Familiar with the term ‘Willanthropy?’ If not, you soon will be if Remember A Charity’s latest campaign is successful.
Check out our latest blog for the lowdown.
How charities are utilising AI
Ten years ago, artificial intelligence was a concept that only existed in science fiction. Today, it’s a business mainstay.
But how are charities using it?
Read on to find out.
Willen Hospice launches ‘first of its kind’ gaming shop
As the popularity of charity shops continues to rise, charities are coming up with innovative ways to stand out on the high street.
Read on to find out how Willen Hospice is changing the fundraising retail game.
Team Talks: Joanna’s cold water swimming
Fundraising recruitment is a ‘people’ business. So we thought it was about time we introduced you to the people behind Bamboo.
Check out our 'Team Talks' series to find out what our talented team get up to outside the office.
The rise of the charity shop
In 2022, fifty retail stores closed every day across the UK, and it’s a similar story this year. But one shop is bucking the trend – the charity shop.
Read on to find out why charity shops are thriving and how they're evolving to survive in the digital age.
The Bamboo team battles it out at the Blue Cross quiz!
We love a quiz at Bamboo. Doing one for a great cause is even better.
Read on to find out how we fared in the Blue Cross virtual charity quiz on June 1
Team talks: Bamboo’s Conán puts himself through the wringer for good causes
At Bamboo, we live and breathe fundraising, both in and out of the office.
Read on to find out how Recruitment Consultant Conan raised funds for three mental health charities.
Celebrating small charity week
Want your events/webinars listed on the Small Charity Week website? You can register them until 18th June.
Read on to find out more.
Disability in the Workplace: Joanna’s Story
A recent study by healthcare provider Bupa found that two in five (43%) employees with a less visible disability haven’t disclosed it to their employer.
This got us thinking. Half the team at Bamboo has a disability. Have they felt comfortable enough to talk about their disabilities at work?
We asked them to find out.
Seeing as it’s Clubfoot Awareness Month, we’re kicking off with our Partnerships & Operations Director, Joanna.
The benefits of cross-charity collaboration
Charities across the UK do a fantastic job providing vital support and services to those in need. But times are tough.
It’s never been more important for charities to consider collaborating to reduce costs and multiply the impact they have across the sector.
Read on to find out why.
Extrovert v Introvert: Which personality type makes the best fundraiser?
From recruiting volunteers and cold-calling donors to pitching businesses for corporate support and networking, fundraising is all about creating connections and building relationships.
For some, it comes naturally. For others, it can be excruciating. And it all comes down to whether you’re an introvert or extrovert.
Is a 4-day working week set to become the new norm?
We all love a 3-day weekend. Bank holidays are always a cause for excitement. But what if you scrapped the traditional 5-day week and made this the norm?
How to harness the power of storytelling for fundraising
When emotions are triggered, it inspires us to take action (i.e., make a donation), which makes story telling an incredibly powerful tool for fundraisers.
With this in mind, here are five tips to help you tell your fundraising stories more effectively.
Want to get ahead in the charity sector? Take a fundraising course!
If you’ve had enough of the corporate grind and want to establish a new career in fundraising, there’s never been a better time to do it.
Feel Good Fundraising: Flo in the sky with diamonds
In our ‘Feel Good Fundraising’ series, Bamboo’s digital marketing apprentice, Georgie, follows up on the stories of inspirational volunteer fundraisers, asking them the questions no one’s thought to ask.
Over to Georgie.
Are pet-friendly offices set to become the norm?
The question of how to lure workers back to the office has left employers scratching their heads over the past year.
The stats suggest that embracing pet-friendly policies could be the answer. But the benefits of office dogs go way beyond getting bums on seats.
Read on to find out more.
‘Feel Good’ Fundraising - Abigail, the Mini Hooper
In this series, Georgie, our effervescent digital marketing apprentice, will take you on a delightfully weird and wonderful journey as she follows up on the stories of inspirational volunteer fundraisers and asks them the questions that no-one thought to ask. This series will explore inspirational individuals who have taken some ‘different’ approaches to fundraising.
Amongst the bamboo vines lurk people who have run races as trees, executed 24-hour podcasts, and more!
Over to Georgie.
‘Feel Good’ Fundraising’ Cara’s Ceilidh Celebrations
In our ‘Feel Good Fundraising’ series, Bamboo’s digital marketing apprentice, Georgie, follows up on the stories of inspirational volunteer fundraisers, asking them the questions no one’s thought to ask.
Over to Georgie.