Animals &
Environment

Building a sustainable future

Over recent years, we have become increasingly involved with projects designed to mitigate the effects of global warming and minimise the impact of climate change on human and animal populations.

"Refuge4Pets is a well-established charity, and we have always done well in raising annual revenue costs, even in trying times. However, when faced with a fundraising challenge bigger than we have ever attempted before, it is so reassuring to have Amy’s professional guidance to ensure we can make the most of funding opportunities and reach our goals. What we are learning through this partnership we hope will also help us to build a more sustainable financial future for the charity."

Mary Wakeham
CEO, Refuge4Pets

Our approach

From providing strategic support to The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species to launching innovative fundraising programmes for the Kennel Club Charitable Trust, our role is to help mobile decision-makers and bring important projects on stream. If anything, the work we're doing in this area tells us just how important philanthropy can be in catalysing the speed of change that's required.

As a consultancy, our team is committed to supporting charities that put the welfare of animals, people and the planet first. For some of us, this has led to trustee roles with international animal charities, and for others it has encouraged volunteering or giving to environmental causes that strike a personal chord. To find out more about the services we offer, get in touch.

Further information

Client assignments

CPRE Peak District and South Yorkshire
Dublin City Council
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Nene Park Trust
Refuge4Pets
Royal Veterinary College
RSPCA, Halifax, Huddersfield & Bradford
Southern Thailand Elephant Foundation
The Broads Authority
The Kennel Club Charitable Trust

Services list

Feasibility Studies
Campaign Management

Strategy Reviews and Development Audits
Periodic Consulting

Legacies
Communications

Animals & Environment resources

Guides

Insights Videos

Finding A Way Through Your Next Fundraising Challenge

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Podcasts

Gifted Talks Fundraising Podcast 7: Myths of fundraising

In this episode, we discuss some of the most common fundraising myths encountered, including :

The misconception that companies and grantfunders will be the biggest givers.
That the campaign leaders only need to give time.
Launching ambitious development programmes without making a commensurate investment in effective campaign management.

Please send your questions or suggestions for future discussion topics to: [email protected]

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Gifted Talks Fundraising Podcast 6: Fundraising magic - the power of leadership

In this episode, we discuss how Leadership by example is the single most important factor that effects fundraising success:

The power of the 'join me' message.
Leadership giving is not about the size of the gift, but the collective response made by the Board and also the staff.
How to motivate leadership to not only give time, but money too.

Please send your questions or suggestions for future discussion topics to: [email protected]

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Gifted Talks Fundraising Podcast 5: Communications drive your fundraising strategy

In this episode, we discuss how a Communications Plan is the 'engine room' of an effective fundraising strategy:

Understanding what comms tools to use for each of the three fundraising platforms.
Going beyond simply asking for money, to designing comms that foster relationships and reinforce positive responses.
Sharing the mechanics of effective fundraising communications and how best to measure performance to build a better plan?

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Gifted Talks Fundraising Podcast 4: Who to ask for a gift, when, and for how much?

In this episode, we discuss how the Prospect Evaluation & Rating process can:

Power your capital fundraising campaign, starting at the feasibility study.
Prioritise your urgent asks, by assessing your givers' capacity, interest, access and propensity to make the gifts needed to win.
Resolve how much money to ask each prospect to give.

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Gifted Talks Fundraising Podcast 3: Legacies - the extraordinary lifetime gift

In this episode, we discuss how to create a Legacy Giving programme:

Today, 78% of UK wealth is held by 'baby boomers', with £5b forecast to be given away by 2050.
Short-termism in fundraising planning, by putting off a proactive legacy campaign, will cost your charity many future major gifts.
"These are the most unforgettable people you may never have met"

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Gifted Talks Fundraising Podcast 2: Planning your next Christmas/Winter Campaign

Gifted Directors Amy Stevens, Chris Goldie and Andrew Day share their extensive fundraising experience, reflecting on current challenges and emerging opportunities across the Third Sector. These candid "kitchen table" conversations offer practical insights and helpful tips on a range of fundraising topics.

In this episode, we discuss how to turn the season of 'good cheer' into fundraising success: