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Corporates want their pound of flesh

Submitted by simongeorge on 8 February, 2010 - 17:50.

At a recent CSR presentation by a UK bank, I was struck by the highly commercial attitude this company is taking to its community involvement.
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Fundraising is not for wimps

Submitted by ianmacquillin on 8 February, 2010 - 10:46.

At first, I felt dreadfully sorry for the fundraiser (as reported in Third Sector a few days ago) who was so upset by abusive phone calls from members of the public that she quit not just her job but left the whole charity sector. It’s not the first time that I’ve heard about a member of the public being so obnoxious that they’ve reduced a fundraiser to tears. In fact, it happened to someone I know just a couple of days ago.
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Free (basic) information on newly registered grantmaking trusts

Submitted by FinbarCullen on 8 February, 2010 - 10:29.

I was researching grantmaking trusts last week and when I checked up on some newly registered trusts, I came across the website of Dorset Community Action (www.dorsetcommunityaction.org.uk).
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Getting people to talk....

Submitted by stephengeorge on 7 February, 2010 - 18:19.

Its amazing what the right few questions can get people to talk. And its amazing what they tell us when we ask..
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You missed a great First Friday yesterday – never mind there is one every first Friday of the month…

Submitted by johnbaguley on 6 February, 2010 - 20:01.

It is said that a problem shared is a problem halved, and if you add tea, cake and some expert advice all for free it is probably quartered!
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When I hear the word innovation I reach for my gun – ok so my holster is pretty worn out but …

Submitted by johnbaguley on 6 February, 2010 - 19:42.

Why do grant-makers:

1. prefer innovation to ‘tried and trusted’,
2. then decline truly innovative projects because the results are uncertain,
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Fundraising, Gift Aid and the higher rate taxpayer

Submitted by guest_blogger on 4 February, 2010 - 16:06.

1. Introduction


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2

Social media statistics live

Submitted by howardlake on 2 February, 2010 - 12:19.

I came across this a while ago, but have been reminded of it again, so decided to embed the box on UK Fundraising.
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2

Planning and hosting a great event

Submitted by kevin baughen on 2 February, 2010 - 11:25.

I’ve been working on a few events with a well-known charity recently and it made me realise what a specific science event planning and hosting is.  Having organised event for years, I almost take for granted the various stages which are critical to ensuring success but meeting with less experienced folks was a wake up call. We often invest significant sums of money and time in events programmes so getting it right is crucial.
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What's the big deal about branding?

Submitted by Redina Kolaneci on 29 January, 2010 - 21:25.

As branding and re-branding become more popular, are charities creating stronger brands or, are they just giving themselves a ‘design and copy makeover’?
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