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. 

General fundraising tips, guides and advice

1. A-Z of fundraising ideas
2. Send your press release or story to a local newspaper
3. 5 ways to effectively communicate your group's work
4. 13 tips for running a successful appeal 
5. 5 tips for engaging with local businesses 
6. 6 tips to inspire online fundraisers for your cause
7. 6 tips for writing effective charity copy
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 
12. A guide to data protection
13. How to schedule a Facebook post
14. An introduction to Hootsuite

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!