Valentine’s Day 2017 fundraising

Howard Lake | 14 February 2017 | News

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Here is our brief round-up of digital fundraising messages posted by charities, donors, fundraising agencies and others on 14 February 2017.

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Fundraising</span> </div> <div class="card__content"> <div class="card__meta"> 30 January 2015 </div> <h3 class="card__title no-margin-xs">Everydayhero offers £2,500 in prizes in Valentine’s Day charity campaign</h3> </div> </a> <a href="https://fundraising.co.uk/2015/02/02/national-funding-scheme-announces-valentines-day-giving-competition/" class="card card--link card--alt"> <div class="card__image"> <span class="card__no-image">UK Fundraising</span> </div> <div class="card__content"> <div class="card__meta"> 2 February 2015 </div> <h3 class="card__title no-margin-xs">National Funding Scheme announces Valentine’s Day giving competition</h3> </div> </a> <a href="https://fundraising.co.uk/2003/05/19/rspb-overhauls-web-site-content-management-solution/" class="card card--link card--alt"> <div class="card__image"> <span class="card__no-image">UK Fundraising</span> </div> <div class="card__content"> <div class="card__meta"> 19 May 2003 </div> <h3 class="card__title no-margin-xs">RSPB 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