IFC special session on fundraising in a recession

Over 100 people attended an 8am session at this years IFC to discuss the recession. This blogsite was 'launched' as well as Daryl Upsall chairing a discussion about the implications of the recession on fundraising.

Pareto Fundraising's whitepaper was introduced (sign up for a copy) and Marcelo Iniarra and Norma Galafassi presented their experiences of the massive econonic downturn in Argentina in 2001/2002. The presentation is on this blog.

Amanda Seller from WSPA international presented back the views of many INGOs following a planning session they had at the IFC. Their bottom line conclusions were:
* Look at this crisis as an opportunity
* Stay on top of the data, make sure you understand the facts
* Do the things you know you should be doing: Invest in supporter relationship management, data analysis, effective acquisition.

Only a couple of charities were considering cutting fundraising budgets. The INGOs included UNICEF, WSPA, Plan, UNHCR, WWF, Save the Children, Childfund, Christian Aid, Greenpeace, Action Aid, World Vision, Amnesty International.

They also acknowledged that things might be different for some national based charities, but were not sure how. So please, national charities, email me.

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