Resources

These resources are designed to help local charities and community groups fundraise online and develop relationships with supporters - from technical guides to the Localgiving platform; to marketing tips and fundraising ideas.

We also produce resources for each of our national campaigns. As a Localgiving member, you can access these by logging into your account and clicking on My Fundraising Toolkit. 

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Fundraising tips, guides and advice

1. A-Z of fundraising ideas
2. 6 tips for writing effective charity copy
3. 6 Tips For Developing An Effective Charity Marketing Strategy
4. 5 ways to effectively communicate your group's work
5. 13 tips for running a successful appeal 
6. 5 tips for engaging with local businesses 
7. 6 tips to inspire online fundraisers for your cause
8. Guide to writing a thank you message
9. Quick-start guide to contacting local press
10. A guide to monthly giving
11. An introduction to Gift Aid

For even more tips and to learn from the experiences of other charities and community group, why not check out our blog.

If you would like further assistance with your fundraising, please contact us on 0300 111 2340, via help@localgiving.org or tweet us @Localgiving and we'll be happy to help!