Originally posted April 7, 2025 on LinkedIn Last week, ChatGPT quietly dropped a major update: built-in, ultra-realistic image generation using just text prompts. So, naturally, I gave it a challenge. Could I create a complete charity appeal—from concept, to photography, to mock donation page—in 3.5 hours using only AI? This wasn’t a test of writing copy or building a fundraising strategy. It was a test of something much narrower but equally exciting: ✨ Can ChatGPT’s new image feature create consistent,

Originally posted April 4, 2025 on LinkedIn If you are new to fundraising, unless someone has trained you on ‘RG’ you might not know, so let’s break it down simply. A regular giving campaign is a fundraising effort that aims to secure ongoing, automated donations—usually monthly—from supporters. Think of it like a subscription model, but instead of getting a monthly box of wine or socks, you’re helping fund vital programs for a cause you believe in. The goal? Sustainable income.

It’s early June. Your tax appeal is already in motion. EDMs are out. Meta and Google ads are live. Now all eyes are on your donation page. We know the feeling. The refreshes. The nerves. The pressure—because the outcome of this campaign might shape how the year ends. Or even your next board meeting. At Happy Fundraising, we’re with you. We aim to care more about our clients’ campaigns than they do. We work closely with only a small group

Here’s How to Pick One That Actually Raises Money Every successful fundraising appeal needs a hero. The right case study can move donors to tears — and open their wallets. The wrong case study? It can stall a whole campaign. At Happy Fundraising, I work with charities across Australia and New Zealand to grow their digital fundraising. Again and again, I’ve seen that choosing the right person to tell your story is the difference between meeting your target… and falling