Investing in education: the vital role of fundraising for UK schools and MATs | Dan Wilson
Dan has a career spanning 20 years in education, sport, and the charitable sector. He has worked as a teacher, consultant, director and...
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- Mar 13
- 3 min
Is all funding, good funding? | Marcus Macdonald
Marcus works in the Consultancy Team at Oaks. While studying Marketing and Sustainability, he worked with various sporting organisations,...
- Nov 24, 2023
- 3 min
Income diversification for military charities: why it matters and how to do it
Paul Findlay, military veteran and Director of Charities at Oaks Consultancy, discusses why income diversification is more important for...
- Oct 13, 2023
- 5 min
Project management for charities: transforming your purpose into action
Angela joined Oaks in January 2023 as Senior Fundraising Manager. Prior to this, she spent 25 years in the charity sector as an exercise...
- Oct 13, 2023
- 6 min
Supporter experience: what it is and why it matters to your fundraising strategy
Across the charity sector, it’s widely recognised that providing a positive experience for supporters is a crucial part of fundraising....
- Oct 13, 2023
- 5 min
Fundraising focus: the reflections of a bid-writer
Aaron Dunkley, Head of Trusts & Foundations at Oaks, shares his reflections and insights from eight years' experience as a bid-writer for...
- Oct 13, 2023
- 5 min
Fundraising for charities: 6 tips to become a better bid writer
Bid writing is an incredibly valuable skill for any charity professional. A successful grant application can enable your organisation to...
- Oct 13, 2023
- 1 min
Oaks Impact Report
It has been another extraordinary year for organisations with a social purpose. The cost-of-living crisis has exacerbated many of the...
- Oct 13, 2023
- 5 min
The winning strategy: integrating sustainability in sports governance
Sustainability in sport is an increasingly hot topic. From the excessive resource consumption associated with mega-events to social...
- Oct 13, 2023
- 8 min
How to set up a registered charity - the charity formation checklist
Setting up your own charity is an incredible thing to do. It’s a great way to transform your philanthropic vision into a real, tangible...
- Oct 13, 2023
- 1 min
Download the third edition of Fundraising in Sport for Development: State of the Sector Report
Oaks are delighted to launch the Fundraising in Sport for Development: State of the Sector 2022-2023 report, our third edition in this...
- Oct 13, 2023
- 5 min
How to write a robust strategic plan for your charity
Strategic planning: it’s the most effective way for your charity to realise its mission and have a lasting impact on your beneficiaries....
- Oct 11, 2023
- 7 min
How can charities use social media to smash their fundraising goals?
Social media is already a fundamental part of many charities' fundraising strategies. It is both a valuable tool for supporter engagement...
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