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January 26th

New Chief Executive at Anthony Nolan Trust

Published on 26 January 2009, by howardlake
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Henny Braud: photo: Allan Jones

The Anthony Nolan Trust has appointed Henny Braund as its new Chief Executive. She joins the charity this month, succeeding Dr Steve McEwan who died in September 2008.

Regular customised communications reduce face-to-face donor attrition

Published on 26 January 2009, by howardlake
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PFRA

Additional analysis of last year's Public Fundraising Regulatory Association (PFRA) Attrition Survey has yielded two clear lessons for charities keen to reduce attrition ra

B&Q awards offer up to £10,000 to 40 organisations

Published on 26 January 2009, by howardlake
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B&Q 2009 Awards

B&Q has announced this year's community awards scheme, the One Planet Living® (OPL) Awards.

January 25th

Twitter used to fundraise for Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Published on 25 January 2009, by howardlake
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Twitter campaign for Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

The National Trust for Scotland has launched a fundraising campaign using micro-blogging tool Twitter to raise funds for its new Robert Burns Birthplace Museum.

January 24th

BBC refuses to air DEC Gaza crisis appeal

Published on 24 January 2009, by howardlake
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BBC Broadcasting House, London - photo: Ashley Pollak on Flickr

The BBC has refused to broadcast the Disaster Emergency Committee's crisis appeal for people in need of food, shelter and medicines following Israel's military action in Gaza. It says that it "does not want to compromise its commitment to impartiality".

Sealed tombola tickets

Published on 24 January 2009, by SueBailey
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Hi

is anyone aware of a supplier who sells sealed tombola tickets on their own?

January 23rd

Paws related marketing II

Published on 23 January 2009, by johnthompson
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Having raised an incredible £489,000 in 2008 to fund animal rescue centres and charities across the UK, this year's Pedigree Adoption Drive (PAD)has set a target of £600,000.

IT experts suggest top six not-for-profit technology predictions for 2009

Published on 23 January 2009, by howardlake
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Twenty eight guests at yesterday's inaugural Technology Trends lunch managed to agree on six top technology predictions for the charity and not-for-profit sector for 2009.

Call for Scottish Conference 2009 presentation proposals

Published on 23 January 2009, by howardlake
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Scottish Conference Awards

The Institute of Fundraising Scotland is calling on fundraisers to submit their proposals for The Scottish Conference which takes place in November.

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