People we like

We like lots of people, just because that’s who we are. So we’ve decided to tell you about just a few of them here. And we’ll be changing this round regularly to tell you about some others. Until then, enjoy, click on the links, and tell them we sent you.

Tony Elischer & Think, UK

Everyone knows Tony and the Think team. They bring huge amounts to fundraising, and their website is full of free presentations and stuff. Yum!

Simon Collings and the Resource Alliance, UK

A great organization taking on the seemingly impossible task of trying to build fundraising capacity around the world. And also the organisers of the fantastic International Fundraising Congress which is held each year in the Netherlands.

Daryl Upsall and his several fundraising companies, Spain

Daryl is a legend in his own trousers – one of the true fundraising pioneers. Now based in Spain, Daryl will tell you stories that will make your mind boggle. And some of them are true. And when he’s not telling stories, he just happens to be one of the greatest fundraising consultants around today

John Lepp & Idea Design, Canada

John sits in a little studio in a leafy suburb of Toronto and turns out some of the best non profit creative we’ve seen for a very long time. And he’s also a quite incredible cook, so if it all goes horribly wrong you can always ask him to make you dinner.

Tony Myers Associates, Canada

Tony is one of those people who really knows how to ask questions and then listen while people to talk about themselves. As a result he is quite an exceptional major gifts fundraiser. Be warned though, he may well get you to share your deepest secrets…!

Nathalie Levallois & Peninsulae, France

Nathalie is one of France’s education fundraising gurus. She was already doing it when most of us were still wearing short pants and has raised more money than she likes to admit to in polite company. And added to that she lives in the mountains.

Kay Sprinkel Grace, US

There are very few true visionaries in the world today, but we think that Kay has earned that title. Inspirational, a prolific and talented writer and speaker. We are very lucky to have her! Check out her website and go visit her on one of her many conference appearances.

Simone Joyaux, US

The philosopher of fundraising! Simone takes ideas to whole new places, challenges existing ways of thinking and works with non profits around the world to help them reinvent themselves (and their boards!). A thinker hors pair, and the author of some of the most important fundraising books ever written. Prepare your brain for a workout!