# Laura Hewitt – Rising Star at IoF Fundraising Convention 2016

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2016/07/29/laura-hewitt-rising-star-iof-fundraising-convention-2016/
- Published: 2016-07-29T12:20:55+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**Laura Hewitt, Fundraiser at Stroke Association, was one of nine fundraisers selected
to speak in the Rising Stars session at this month’s Fundraising Convention at the
Barbican Centre in London.**

With some support from established fundraisers and speakers, the rising stars presented
their [fundraising ideas](https://fundraising.co.uk/2017/02/06/effective-fundraising-ideas-for-charities-in-2017/)
and reflections on stage at the Barbican Theatre in London as part of the Institute
of Fundraising’s three-day Fundraising Convention.

Hewitt spoke about how charities make a huge mistake in not saying thank you.

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Missed the other Rising Stars whom we’ve featured so far? Watch them:

 * [Russell Benson](https://fundraising.co.uk/2016/07/24/russell-benson-rising-star-fundraising-convention-2016/)
 * [Sali Gray](https://fundraising.co.uk/2016/07/25/sali-gray-rising-star-fundraising-convention-2016/)
 * [Michael Winehouse](https://fundraising.co.uk/2016/07/26/michael-winehouse-rising-star-iof-fundraising-convention-2016)
 * [Lizzi Hollis](https://fundraising.co.uk/2016/07/27/lizzi-hollis-rising-star-iof-fundraising-convention-2016/)
 * [Rachael Tyler](https://fundraising.co.uk/2016/07/28/rachael-tyler-rising-star-iof-fundraising-convention-2016/)

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