Features and Opinions
Amidst continued economic instability and widespread government cuts, the European fundraising community remains largely positive that nonprofits will continue to grow income. Are fundraisers simply ‘glass half full’ types; a profession of optimists? Or are there real opportunities to be had in an increasingly challenging environment?
In this special focus feature, Fundraising Europe explores the views of experts across Europe about what will be the core challenges and opportunities for fundraising in 2012.
John Baguley, Co-founder of the Institute of Professional Fundraising Ukraine and CEO at the International Fundraising Consultancy explores the impact of Government cuts on nonprofits across Europe, offering invaluable advice for fundraisers.
Now entering its sixth year, the Polish Fundraising Association (Polskie Stowarzyszenie Fundraisingu) recently introduced a national Declaration of Ethics for Fundraisers and celebrated the qualification of 5,000 fundraisers.
Fundraising Europe interviews two leading forces at the organisation, finding out about the fundraising environment in Poland and what challenges lie ahead.
Setting up a fundraising association isn’t always easy, but it is essential to accelerate professional development and build public trust in not-for-profits, according to Ilja De Coster, a member of the initiative group behind the Fundraisers Alliance Belgium (due to launch in 2012).