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Archive - Aug 2009

August 31st

The language of bequest

We recently conducted research for the Association of Fundraising Professionals and Legacy Leaders that in part looked at the language donors used to describe their bequests.

August 30th

YouTube - making it simple for biz and charity

Every step into the online world we take uses up soooo much time, and I find it a real boon when someone sets out the basics for me…

August 29th

GSK give over £245,000 to Down's Syndrome Association

The Down's Syndrome Association has received more than £245,000 from GlaxoSmithKline.

Harlem Globetrotters reduce their carbon footprint by supporting Plant a Tree Today Foundation

Harlem Globetrotters support Plant a tree Today Foundation

Harlem Globetrotters reduce their carbon footprint by supporting tree planting projects with Plant a Tree Today Foundation.

August 28th

Joanna Lumley to become Ambassador for CWS

Actress Joanna Lumley has accepted an invitation to become the Ambassador for children's charity CWS, which works with disadvantaged and marginalised children and their communities in Nepal.

Janet Ellis becomes a patron of fpa

Television presenter Janet Ellis is to become a patron of fpa, the national sexual health charity.

Boots Opticians and Dollond & Aitchison choose Action for Blind People

Boots Opticians, the newly merged Boots Opticians and Dollond & Aitchison business, has chosen Action for Blind People as its new charity partner.

Irish Fundraising Awards deadline approaches

Organisations and fundraisers have only until 1 September to complete their nominations for the Irish Fundraising Awards.

Banking crisis hits foundation programme

The banking crisis has led to major changes in the grant programme of one of Northern Ireland’s biggest charitable trusts.

Next deadline for NCVO's diversified funding visit scheme

The next round of NCVO's Only Connect programme closes for applications on 11 September.

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