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Augmented reality app urges smokers to swap cigarettes for cash

Published on 13 March 2013, by howardlake
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Swap fags for swag

The British Heart Foundation has worked with augmented reality app specialists Blippar to try to persuade smokers to quit and use the money saved for something else.

Summary of the first IoF arts, culture and heritage causes conference

Published on 5 March 2013, by howardlake
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Yesterday the Institute of Fundraising held its first one-day conference for fundraisers in the arts, heritage and cultural sectors.

The Harlem Shake Charity Shake Off

Published on 26 February 2013, by howardlake
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Several UK charities are making the most of new Internet meme the Harlem Shake to spread some fun and raise funds at the same time.

Google Analytics for charities, in handy tweet-sized tips

Published on 25 February 2013, by howardlake
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Dipka, Dawn and Kirsty at Google Analytics Training with Periscopix

Last week Dawn Newton from Healthy Planet organised a free Google Analytics training day for charities, delivered by

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    • Want a graphical glance at UK Fundraising?

    Published on 13 February 2013, by howardlake
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    There are now lots of ways of viewing our content, not just in the format we chose to use.

    Barcamp Nonprofits: cut and paste your own conference

    Published on 13 February 2013, by howardlake
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    Barcamp Nonprofits. Photo: Howard Lake on Flickr.com

    It's funny how most charity sector conferences and seminars are exactly the same. I don't mean in terms of speakers, content, quality or venue of course.

    Farewell to The Summit

    Published on 11 February 2013, by howardlake
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    The Summit, an unusual event scheduled for April this year, featuring a range of experienced fundraising thinkers and practitioners and with a lofty aim of helping the sector to raise billions more

    Transport of delight: CLIC Sargent's refuse lorry generates funds

    Published on 4 February 2013, by howardlake
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    There is no shortage of ways in which individuals can show their support for charities.

    Twitter ask on a train gets @RioFerdy5's involvement

    Published on 14 January 2013, by howardlake
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    Here's another example of the power of Twitter when combined with a dose of serendipity and a willingness to ask.

    Keep calm - it's one of my favourite Christmas presents

    Published on 11 January 2013, by howardlake
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    Keep calm and carry on fundraising - iPhone cover

    This was one of my Christmas presents a few weeks ago and it is one of my favourites, a gift from a clever member of my family. I think some of you might enjoy it too so I am sharing it here.

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