Talking shops

Get to know us

Have we mentioned that we love talking? Do you?  If so, you will find us at many of the fundraising sector events.

Hugh and Gordon will be at IoF Yorkshire Conference 2-3 March 2011 http://bit.ly/gQ6HpM
Gordon and Kathy will be at IoF London Region Conference on 23-24 November 2011. www.ioflondon.org.uk

Talking about fundraising ...

We also run our own events and workshops which we open up to our clients. The next dates are to be confirmed. 

Blabbing about the lab ...

In June we ran a Laboratory on donor acquisition.  Here's what our guests said about it.

Acquisition Laboratory – 22-24 June 2010
The Inch Hotel, Fort Augustus, Scotland

‘It’s true, you get out of this kind of thing what you put into it’.
Hugh McCaw, CEO, Relationship Marketing

‘Innovative and magic – two words that sum up the last two days.’
Claire Ellis, Direct Marketing Manager, Sue Ryder Care

 ‘I’m literally buzzing with ideas. The outcomes have far exceeded my expectations – the quality of the experience has outweighed any training course or creative session I’ve attended.’
Stuart Glen, Fundraising Director, Advocates for Animals

 ‘The generosity of my peers with ideas and stimulation has been amazing.’
Janet Abraham, Donor Development Manager, Children Today.

 ‘It’s been a privilege to be here and to get so many great ideas.’
Jenny Sheriff, Fundraising Director, Sustrans.

 ‘For the first time in months I’ve remembered why I’m in fundraising.’
Di Flatt, Head of Fundraising, Epilepsy Action.

 ‘A fantastic learning, mixed with the magic of Ken and Alan.’
Peter Dalton, Director of Fundraising, Addenbrookes.

 ‘Such a great idea. I really liked being reminded that I can be creative, and so can my colleagues.’
Kathryn Brooke, Senior Individual Giving Officer, Merlin.

 ‘A very inspiring and informative couple of days, with individual attention plus the chance to network with my peers.   The venue created a wonderfully relaxed yet creative atmosphere.’
Daniel Charles, Supporter Recruitment Manager, Christian Aid.

 ‘A welcoming atmosphere and great hospitality.’
Janet Abraham, Donor Development Manager, Children Today.
 
‘What a terrific way to spend a couple of days and leave at the end feeling truly inspired – I’ve been soaking up creative ideas like a sponge!’
John Roots, Head of Membership, National Trust for Scotland.
 
‘This has enabled me to take back a clear strategy to take Guideposts forward.’
David Beck, CEO, Guideposts Trust.