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Robert Buchhaus: Why face-to-face fundraising is the future of trust
As digital spaces become increasingly saturated, the value of face-to-face fundraising is set to rise, driven by the authenticity that comes with real human interaction and […]Special Focus: Progressing a career in fundraising
Ahead of EFA’s 2026 Learning Symposium on 31 May – 1 June, we ask three fundraisers to share how they started in fundraising, the opportunities and […]Slovakia’s “Russian Law” episode: How a government tested the limits of civic space
When the fourth government of Robert Fico returned to power in late 2023, civil society in Slovakia quickly became a central political target. The confrontation that […]Oxfam Germany: Beyond petitions – solving the engagement issue with a children’s book
Reaching new people, particularly with political campaigning, is a common challenge for NGOs, including Oxfam Germany. Valerie Senden, its director of public fundraising and marketing, explains […]Josh Leigh: Banned and blocked? How charities can win in the new digital landscape
Meta sent shockwaves around the nonprofit sector last year when it announced its ban on social issue ads, and Google has also introduced restrictions. However, despite […]UK civil society in 2026 – resilient, resourceful, but under strain
In 2026, UK civil society remains resilient and trusted, but it is operating under mounting financial strain, heavier compliance demands and rising needs at home and […]Fundraising in Europe: 2025 in review, & expectations for the year ahead
As we head into a new year, we ask nine fundraising experts about the challenges and opportunities 2025 brought for fundraisers in their countries, and for […]Czech Republic: nonprofits must beware the turning tide
Jana Ledvinová, CEO of the Czech Fundraising Center, reflects on the evolving role of civil society in the Czech Republic, drawing parallels between the authoritarian constraints […]Lessons from Skillshare 2025: how to fundraise in a changing world
The 16th annual EFA Skillshare and AGA took place in Edinburgh last month, hosted by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, and taking the theme Fundraising for […]Sanna Kotiranta: “DEI Turncoats” – Defending diversity when it’s out of fashion
Advisor on global communications at Väestöliitto, Sanna Kotiranta shares how the Finnish CSO’s DEI Turncoats campaign confronted the concerning trend of companies abandoning DEI programmes – […]
