Mid-value giving is a largely underdeveloped area of fundraising. This is because charities tend to focus on acquiring donors and locking in major donors.As a result, mid-level donors get left on the back burner, which is a shame, as they’re a vital part of the fundraising mix.In this blog post we're going to look at why mid-level donors are important and what you can do to make them feel loved.

If you work in the third sector, you’ve probably heard of the Fundraising Regulator. But what is it? How does it work? And should your charity register with them?

Read on to find out.

Thinking of investing in a database?

This post is for you.

We dive into the reasons why databases are important for small charities and look at the pros and cons of some of the top CRM systems on the market.

UK inflation hit a 40-year high in July. To combat this, the Bank of England has raised interest rates to a level not seen in 27 years and warned that the UK faces a recession that will last until the end of 2023.

Here at Bamboo HQ, we believe that fundraisers are worth their weight in Francium (the most valuable element- see ya’ later gold) and should be remunerated as richly as reasonably possible.

Whether they work hard behind the scenes at events, raise awareness in the local community, or work directly with beneficiaries, volunteers play a critical role in your charity’s success.

Every year, the UK government spends £292 billion on goods, work and services from external suppliers, including charities. How do you make sure your charity is one of them?

When you’re job hunting, do you find that everywhere you turn, people are offering you advice? As helpful as people are trying to be, some of the advice is just plain wrong. Here are seven common myths about landing a job - debunked.

Professional development is important. You may well set aside time to focus on it, but it’s easy to get sidetracked. Here are a few tips to help you progress professionally in the office.

The weather is heating up across the UK. It’s a stark reminder that climate change is a very real problem.

Here are five tips to reduce your environmental impact.

You’ve written a stellar job ad for a fundraising vacancy you're looking to fill. It’s been live for 30 days and has received an encouraging number of applications. So, what’s the best way to shortlist candidates? Here’s a short guide.

Hiring the right person for a role is never easy, but what do you do when you realise that the person you hired isn’t the right fit for the organisation? Here are 4 tips for dealing with a bad hire.

We live in a digital age. If you want your charity to succeed, you have to hold your own in virtual spaces. SEO is all about improving your website to get search engines to rank you higher in their results.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of your charity. They’re your advocates, champions, ambassadors, and worker bees. So, it pays to treat them well. With this in mind, here are a few top tips to help you recruit and retain volunteers.

You’ve shortlisted CVs, interviewed candidates, and chosen ‘the one.’ The only thing left to do is tell the lucky candidate they’ve got the job.

But what do you do if the candidate rejects your offer?

Here are some top tips.

In an ideal world, all your fundraising campaigns would go off without a hitch. You’d smash your fundraising targets, attract loads of new donors and everything would run seamlessly… but that’s in an ideal world. In reality, things go wrong.

Every fundraising campaign aims to make a difference. But some smash their goals, and then some.

Here are five record-breaking fundraising campaigns to inspire you

If you’re not targeting millennials with your legacy campaigns, you’re missing out.

Read on to find out why.

Job hunting. No one enjoys it. In addition to tweaking your CV, writing endless cover letters, and filling out multi-page application forms, you have to remember what jobs you’ve applied for, who the recruiters are, and whether you’ve had a response.

The process can be long-winded, stressful, and disheartening. Unless you’re equipped with some handy Bamboo hacks …

Fundraising jobs are highly sought after. To get noticed, you need to stand out.

Here are seven top tips to do just that.