This week, we have a blog from the team at Blackbaud on fundraising with AI. As the UK nonprofit sector navigates a landscape of economic uncertainty, rising operational costs, and evolving donor expectations, one trend is emerging as a game-changer: the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). Blackbaud Institute’s latest research report, the Status of UK…
Securing grants is more competitive than ever, with increasing demand for funding and shifting priorities from grant-makers. To succeed, charities must refine their approaches, tell compelling stories, and build lasting relationships with funders. Grants Unlocked 2025 is a one-day intensive online conference designed to equip you with the latest strategies, skills, and insights to enhance your…
Artificial intelligence (AI) usage is on the rise but according to Neighbourly’s Spring 2025 Community Survey, many small charities have not yet taken the leap. The survey found that 79% of the charities surveyed across the UK and Ireland are either not using AI or have only just started exploring it. Many charities are experiencing an…
The councils that responded to DSC’s FOI request gave over £462 million in grants to Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations in the most recent financial year (2023/24). When we take non-respondent councils into account, this total is likely to be around £600 million. Let’s take a closer look at our findings… How much does…
We hear a lot recently about what’s happening to funding and grants in our sector. We know anecdotally that it’s tough out there and that competition for funding is high, but the difficulty of getting reliable hard data in a timely fashion about what’s really going on is a perennial challenge. DSC’s latest Grants for Good…
