What makes us different?
What makes us different?
At IDFM, we don’t believe in being “one-hit wonders” who leave your organization high and dry. Instead, we work closely with you on a continuous basis, supporting your growth and fundraising capacity every single month. Our model is designed for long-term impact, enabling your organization to see sustainable income growth as it develops. Every training session, consultation, and technical document we provide is crafted with a focus on actionable steps. We guarantee that you will leave each session with clear, actionable strategies and campaigns to help increase your income.
Having spent thousands on countless hours of keynote speakers, webinars, and training, I was frustrated by how abstract and unhelpful most fundraising agencies are in delivering actionable steps. Charities deserve better support at a fair price, and I'm proud to be part of a team that delivers just that.”
John Elam, Founding Partner, IDFM Services
Core Values
Member-Oriented
We’re here to meet the real needs of grassroots charities—both in the UK and overseas. Our community provides practical training and support on topics chosen by our members, ensuring you get the guidance that matters most to you. Whether you need fundraising strategies, operational support, or growth planning, we focus on delivering value where it’s needed most—at the grassroots level.
Free Membership
Charities exist to help people, the planet, and animals—not to spend limited budgets on expensive consultants. We believe access to expert guidance shouldn’t come at a cost that excludes smaller organisations. That’s why we keep our services free, ensuring that every charity—no matter its size—can benefit from the same knowledge and support that large organisations pay thousands for.
Strive for Excellence
Our collective knowledge informs our practices, which are to provide a holistic and flexible approach that is tailored to the needs of our members. We are also member lead, where IDFM Community members can help nominate and select topics for future training sessions. We work with experts across the sector who help by volunteering their time so we can bring our members new insights and knowledge from across the charity sector.
The charity sector is about to be shaken-up and grass-roots organisations and small charities doing the work on the ground will be leading the charge. Join our Charity Community for Free and help change the world.
Join a Free Supportive Community for Charities
Many small charities struggle to access the expert support and resources that larger organisations can afford—but we’re changing that. Our free community connects grassroots charities with the tools, knowledge, and strategic guidance they need to grow and thrive, without the high costs of consultants.
We believe in empowering the charities doing the most important work on the ground, which is why our motto is:
“Helping those on the ground—who are helping those on the ground.”
— Ms. Lucy Sang, IDFM Founding Partner
By joining our community, you’ll gain access to:
✅ Expert-led training and strategic guidance tailored to your charity’s growth stage
✅ Practical, step-by-step fundraising and development support
✅ A network of like-minded organisations sharing insights and best practices
Our proven approach has helped hundreds of volunteer-led groups, small charities, and even national and international organisations grow their income and reach their fundraising goals. No matter your size, we focus on sustainable, actionable strategies to ensure long-term success.
Join our community today and start accessing the support your charity deserves—at no cost.
