--- title: Blog | Woods Valldata (3) description: Discover the latest news and insights from Woods Valldata here. (3) --- [![logo](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/logo.svg)](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/) - [About](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/about/) - [How we work](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/about/how-we-work/) - [Our people](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/about/our-people/) - [Compliance](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/about/compliance/) - [Careers](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/about/careers/) - [Services](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/services/) - [Response handling](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/services/response-handling/) - [Lottery](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/services/lottery/) - [Affinity](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/affinity-lottery/) - [Aspire](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/services/lottery/aspire/) - [Advantage](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/services/lottery/advantage/) - [Raffle](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/services/raffle/) - [Fulfilment](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/services/fulfillment/) - [Direct Debit](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/services/direct-debit/) - [Data strategy](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/services/data-strategy/) - [Case studies](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/case-studies/) - [Resources](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/resources/) - [Insights](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/resources/?_resource_category=insights) - [Blog](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog?__hstc=147199208.9e5ab3d8a0ca3a3f5a12ec2a1f7616ec.1686240030480.1687955986587.1687958199477.32&__hssc=147199208.7.1687958199477&__hsfp=3372006991) - [Events & webinars](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/resources/?_resource_category=events-webinars) - [Glossary](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/glossary/) - [My account](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/my-account/) - [Get in touch](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/contact/) [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [Income Generation for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities) ## [How Woods Valldata Can Help Raise More and Deliver an Even Better Supporter Experience in 2026](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/deliver-an-even-better-supporter-experience-woods-valldata) Woods Valldata is here for you and there for your supporters As we look ahead to 2026, the... 7 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/deliver-an-even-better-supporter-experience-woods-valldata) [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [Fulfilment](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/fulfilment), [Appeal response handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/appeal-response-handling), [Response Handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/response-handling), [Income Generation for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities), [creating a fundraising strategy](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/creating-a-fundraising-strategy) ## [Are Automated Supporter Journeys the Right Way to Go?](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/are-automated-supporter-journeys-the-right-way-to-go-woods-valldata) Automated Supporter Journeys: Making Retention Work For Charities The NCVO report that charities... 3 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/are-automated-supporter-journeys-the-right-way-to-go-woods-valldata) [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [Lottery](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/lottery), [fundraising insights](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/fundraising-insights), [Income Generation for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities), [creating a fundraising strategy](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/creating-a-fundraising-strategy) ## [Marketing and Fundraising Strategy: Why Lottery Should Be Included](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/marketing-and-fundraising-strategy) Prize-led fundraising, especially charity lottery, is on the rise... and with good reason. In... 4 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/marketing-and-fundraising-strategy) [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [Fulfilment](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/fulfilment), [Appeal response handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/appeal-response-handling), [Response Handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/response-handling), [Income Generation for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities), [creating a fundraising strategy](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/creating-a-fundraising-strategy) ## [Data-Driven Supporter Journeys: Turning Insight into Impact](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/data-driven-supporter-journeys-woods-valldata) Increase Impact and Engagement with Data-Driven Supporter Journeys As fundraisers we know that ... 4 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/data-driven-supporter-journeys-woods-valldata) [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [Fulfilment](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/fulfilment), [Appeal response handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/appeal-response-handling), [Response Handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/response-handling), [Income Generation for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities), [creating a fundraising strategy](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/creating-a-fundraising-strategy) ## [The Art of Retention Mixology](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/the-art-of-retention-mixology-woods-valldata) Retention mixology is about the right blend of timing, message, channel and targeting. Need to... 4 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/the-art-of-retention-mixology-woods-valldata) [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [Fulfilment](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/fulfilment), [Appeal response handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/appeal-response-handling), [Response Handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/response-handling), [Income Generation for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities), [creating a fundraising strategy](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/creating-a-fundraising-strategy) ## [The Best Supporter Journeys Start with Great Thanking](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/the-best-supporter-journeys-start-with-great-thanking-woods-valldata) Thanking is a Strategic Touchpoint That Drives Loyalty and Repeat Giving Thanking is the foundation... 2 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/the-best-supporter-journeys-start-with-great-thanking-woods-valldata) [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [fundraising insights](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/fundraising-insights), [charity insights](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-insights), [Income Generation for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities), [creating a fundraising strategy](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/creating-a-fundraising-strategy) ## [The Power of Forecasting in Individual Giving Acquisition](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/power-of-forecasting-in-individual-giving-acquisition-woods-valldata) Forecasting sets the scene for your activity and gives you clarity on campaign performance ... 2 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/power-of-forecasting-in-individual-giving-acquisition-woods-valldata) [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [Appeal response handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/appeal-response-handling), [Response Handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/response-handling), [fundraising insights](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/fundraising-insights), [charity insights](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-insights), [Income Generation for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities) ## [Beyond Face-to-Face: The Future of Acquiring New Donors](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/beyond-face-to-face-woods-valldata) Let's talk fundraising - and more specifically, the changing world of acquiring new donors. If... 3 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/beyond-face-to-face-woods-valldata) [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [Appeal response handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/appeal-response-handling), [Response Handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/response-handling), [fundraising insights](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/fundraising-insights), [charity insights](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-insights), [Income Generation for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities) ## [Reimagining Supporter Acquisition](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/reimagining-supporter-acquisition-woods-valldata) In the ever-evolving world of charitable giving, supporter acquisition isn't just about bringing in... 3 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/reimagining-supporter-acquisition-woods-valldata) [benchmarks](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/benchmarks), [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [fundraising insights](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/fundraising-insights), [charity insights](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-insights), [Income Generation for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities) ## [How to achieve your individual giving fundraising goals](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/how-to-achieve-your-individual-giving-fundraising-goals) What practical strategies can you employ to achieve your goals? As the objectives of individual... 3 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/how-to-achieve-your-individual-giving-fundraising-goals) ### Topics - [Appeal response handling (37)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/appeal-response-handling) - [benchmarks (13)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/benchmarks) - [charity fundraising (62)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising) - [charity gaming (23)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-gaming) - [charity insights (18)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-insights) - [charity raffle (18)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-raffle) - [Company News (11)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/company-news) - [Compliance (14)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/compliance) - [creating a fundraising strategy (13)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/creating-a-fundraising-strategy) - [Direct Debit (10)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/direct-debit) - [Fulfilment (18)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/fulfilment) - [fundraising insights (25)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/fundraising-insights) - [Gambling Act (5)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/gambling-act) - [Income Generation for Charities (57)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities) - [Lottery (45)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/lottery) - [Raffle (38)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/raffle) - [Response Handling (38)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/response-handling) - [Services (12)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/services) - [supporter experience (8)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/supporter-experience) see all topics ### Top Posts [Prev](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/page/2) [1](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/page/1) [2](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/page/2) [3](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/page/3) [4](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/page/4) [5](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/page/5) [Next](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/page/4) ![WV logo](https://woodsvalldata.co.uk/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2023/05/WV_logo_2.png.webp) At Woods Valldata, we’re here for you and there for your supporters. 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