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Corporates want their pound of flesh

simongeorge — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:50:08 +0000

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

ianmacquillin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:46:55 +0000

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

FinbarCullen — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:29:18 +0000

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....

stephengeorge — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:19:07 +0000

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…

johnbaguley — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:01:08 +0000

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 …

johnbaguley — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:42:05 +0000

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

guest_blogger — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:06:55 +0000

1. Introduction

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Social media statistics live

howardlake — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:19:12 +0000

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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Planning and hosting a great event

kevin baughen — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:25:10 +0000

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?

Redina Kolaneci — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:25:14 +0000

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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