Richard Sved, Author at 3rd Sector Mission Control

“Sit with people & listen deeply” – my write up of #BAMEOnline 2021

I was excited to attend the BAME Fundraising Conference – the virtual conference on fundraising and so much more, by ...read more.

“I will never apologise for who I am and where I came from” – #IWITOT 2021 write-up

As ever, the I Wish I’d Thought Of That (Europe & UK edition) event which took place recently was excellent. ...read more.

What is the role of Supporter Experience on the road to recovery?

Here’s my write up of the recent conference organised by the Supporter Experience Special Interest Group of the Chartered Institute ...read more.

“Show up in a consistent way to build trust” Small Charity Legends write-up

It was great to attend Fundraising Everywhere’s Small Charity Legends conference last week, devoted to small charities. Here’s @NikkiLeah_ of ...read more.

Charity writing digest – a sea change is coming

This digest goes first to subscribers to our email newsletter and website. There’s been lots of important writing and stories about ...read more.

“Fundraising is about telling a compelling story” – my notes from #FRO2021

I was delighted to attend #FRO2021, organised by The Resource Alliance, with excellent speakers from around the world presenting on ...read more.

“The more you support colleagues away from work, the better they’ll do in work.” – my #CharityWellbeingSummit notes

I was very pleased to attend the Charity Wellbeing Summit, organised and hosted by Claire Warner and Fundraising Everywhere. All ...read more.

How did Mia and David nail their five minute live fundraising pitch?

What would you say if you had exactly five minutes in which to pitch to an audience of potential donors, ...read more.

Fundraising strategy: “A set of decisions, agreed collectively. The document is just the receipt.”

I was so delighted to curate and sponsor the world’s first global virtual conference devoted entirely to fundraising strategy last ...read more.

How do you strike the balance between fundraising right now and for the future?

I was delighted to be invited to ask a series of five questions on my favourite subject, fundraising strategy, at #CharityHour recently. ...read more.

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