# THINK invests in fundraising with new foundation

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2004/12/23/think-invests-fundraising-new-foundation/
- Published: 2004-12-23T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Fundraising consultancy THINK has created a foundation for fundraisers, which will
offer funding to support the understanding and development of fundraising skills
in the non-profit sector around the world.
THINK say that they are investing in 
their belief that “fundraisers’ personal commitment and enthusiasm will be more 
effective if they also have professional skills and expertise”.

 

 

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The THINK Foundation aims to support:

 

 

 * fundraising bodies that are dedicated to developing fundraising and resource 
   mobilisation skills
 * research on specific aspects of fundraising
 * publications that further understanding or engender debate on key aspects of 
   fundraising
 * individuals in exploring aspects of fundraising (primarily through bursaries 
   to recognised conferences or training programmes)
 * creative activity aimed at nurturing innovation in fundraising and donor relations.

 

 

The Foundation expects to work with recognised organisations in the fundraising 
sector but will also initiate its own programme of original initiatives

 

 

This is such a welcome development that it’s probably not too surprising that the
THINK Foundation says that all its funds for 2005 are already fully committed.

 

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