Give as you Live

It's Friday, and the end of the month (!) so here's 5️⃣ things we loved in January... ✅ Just a small one 👀... we reduced our fees for charities to 2.5%! Find out more > https://give.as/mzKsh ✅ We learnt that otters are lactose intolerant via International Otter Survival Fund's new Custom Messages! If you haven't added your charity's custom messages to be shown at point of donation, check out our incentive over on Becki Wood's LinkedIn! ✅ Tech whizz Matt Hallett made it even simpler for charities to get started on Give as you Live, by creating a brand new step-by-step starter guide for admins > https://lnkd.in/eWEEfShT ✅ We gave the Give as you Live Instagram an overhaul to share goodness, inspiration and ethical tips with fundraisers! Check it out > https://lnkd.in/emkCfYa7 ( 👏 Amy-Lee Codling) 🥁 AND FINALLY...🥁 ✅ Alexandria Roberts and Megan Hitchins have loved seeing the success charities have had in January! For example, Greyhound Rescue Wales have welcomed 24 new supporters since the start of the year - what a great way to kick-start 2025 👏 👏 See how you could receive £1 for each new supporter here > https://lnkd.in/eR47YDQr

Calling all charity fundraising managers - are the messages you share at point of donation up-to-date? They can make a huge difference to not only the value of donation given, but also the experience your supporter has. ⬇️

🗓️ HAPPENING THIS WEEK: Join Annabelle Risdon at 11am on Thursday 30th January for an expert look at how to beat the fundraising challenges facing charities in 2025. Register for free ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ew5he5A3

Ensure that you're not missing out on these common missed opportunities courtesy of Director and Head of Charities, Annabelle Risdon ⬇️

As part of our commitment to helping you with your fundraising challenges in 2025, join Annabelle Risdon on Thursday 30th January at 11am. Annabelle will be providing expert insight of this year's fundraising challenges and the tools you need to tap into increased donations, new fundraisers and more. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ew5he5A3

A LOT has changed in the past 5 years here at Give as you Live! 💙 Here, Marketing Director Laura Gorin gives the low-down on the developments, what they mean for your charity, and how we're putting fundraisers first ⬇️

In 2025 we're setting a goal to help more of you with your #fundraising headaches, starting with 3 simple tips to kick-start the year:

🌟 Why pay more in 2025? 🌟 We’re excited to share that Give as you Live Donate has introduced lower fees on donations, meaning your charity will now receive even more from every supporter’s contribution. 🎉 Bucking the trend of new year price hikes, this reduction ensures that more of the funds raised go directly to supporting your mission, helping you maximise the impact of every campaign. Learn all about this update and how it will benefit your charity here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNRhYHsJ

Who else currently has The Fire Safety Dance stuck in their head? 🕺 Raising funds and awareness for the incredible Fire Fighters Charity, the song has been created by local people as part of the South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue 50th Anniversary celebrations. Earlier this week, bookmakers had the firefighters ahead of Sabrina Carpenter and Sam Fender in the race for Christmas number one, after more than 130,000 people viewed a music video in less than 48 hours. Listen to The Fire Safety Dance for the Fire Fighters Charity and download now: https://ow.ly/sZsv50Usqja 🕺

Thanks for all the support over the last week. I couldn’t think of a better team to be with. The people and families we have met have also been incredible and inspiring. I hope the MND community feels how loved they are. My body is sore and tired, but it was worth every step, and we made it home for Christmas. Thanks so much for all the kind messages and donations. Thanks to BBC Breakfast too - you guys have been awesome. If you haven’t already and would like to do so, you can donate here: https://lnkd.in/ept5PYTq