Sports & Recreation
Physical activity and collective well-being is now on everyone’s radar, but developing programmes and facilities that deliver benefits for the long-term is something that you have to work at.
Traditionally, sports associations and clubs haven't relied on fundraising to secure the income they need to survive. Subscriptions and match fees, hospitality revenue, lettings and, for some, local low-level sponsorships have been the mainstay of their income streams. However, an increasing number of sporting organisations desperately need to modernise their facilities and there aren't many major grant-makers prepared to invest in them. Not surprisingly, major gift fundraising has become something that more and more organisations are now considering.
We work with an increasing number of sports clubs who now need to raise larger than usual sums for projects that are vital to their long-term survival. In so many ways, sports clubs are not dissimilar to schools when it comes to fundraising. They are most likely to receive support from those who have enjoyed their facilities historically or who are still active members. Yet, few sports clubs have a genuine culture of philanthropy and our work with them is designed to help them to become more focused on what they can achieve through a professional and structured approach to fundraising.
This includes everything from conducting feasibility studies, capital campaigns and legacy giving to effective strategic planning. Our team has a passion for assisting projects that encourage diverse communities to engage with the inspirational arena of sports and recreational pursuits. Whether the focus is on building a brand-new clubhouse or launching an exciting initiative to promote positive social change, our directors can help you devise a fundraising strategy with sustainable outcomes.
Further information
- British Judo Association
- Hampton Pool Trust
- MCC Foundation
- Middlesex CC
- Nene Park Trust
- Stratford Upon Avon Rugby Club
- Trent Rowing Club
- Ullswater Yacht Club
- Warwick Boat Club
Feasibility Studies
Campaign Management
Strategy Reviews and Development Audits
Periodic Consulting
Legacies
Communications
Sports & Recreation resources
The MCC Foundation
How a Fundraising Strategy Review can transform your organisation.
How To Appoint A Fundraising Consultancy
The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Conducting A Feasbility Study
Your Guide to Communications Audit and Strategy
Finding A Way Through Your Next Fundraising Challenge
Dippy On Tour - A Natural History Adventure
Advice For Sports And Recreation
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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.
Please send your questions or suggestions for future discussion topics to: [email protected]
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"
Please send your questions or suggestions for future discussion topics to: [email protected]
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:
- Being clear about the objectives for your Christmas Campaign.
- When is the best time to engage your prospects?
- Are Christmas Cards worth the effort?
- Keeping the engagement personal, and meaningful.
Please send your questions or suggestions for future discussion topics to: [email protected]
Gifted Talks Fundraising Podcast 1: School Bursaries - fundraising that changes lives
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 the bursaries at independent schools:
- Have a powerful fundraising case.
- Are grounded in a long history of educational philanthropy.
- Not only transform the prospects for specific children, but strengthen the overall school culture.
Please send your questions or suggestions for future discussion topics to: [email protected]
Communication Services
Feasibility Studies
Campaign Management
Strategy Reviews and Development Audits
Periodic Consulting
Legacy Giving Programmes
The Fundraising Landscape - Survey Results
Is your database working hard enough?
Trust Foundation Report Insights
Fundraising Auctions
Charity Law: Your Questions Answered
Charity Media Appeals
To help you navigate what can sometimes feel like media madness, we have partnered with industry experts and devoted this webinar to making the most of public media appeals.
How Strong Is Your ESG Policy
Gifted Asking: Asking Well
Gifted Asking: Getting Ready To Ask
Winter Webinar Three: Getting Back To Asking
Winter Webinar Two: Grant Funding - The State Of Play
Winter Webinar One: Recovery And Reslience
Webinar Five: Planning Your Christmas Appeal
Webinar Four: Why Your Communications Strategy Is More Important Than Ever
What can we learn from outside our sector?
Webinar Three: Designing A Transformational Legacy Program
Webinar Two: Delivering A Capital Campaign
