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Scottish Budget should invest in preventative programmes, says SCVO

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) has urged Finance Secretary John Swinney to invest in preventative programmes in the Scottish Budget today, to help ensure that local authoritie

Best practice marketing forum launched for non-profit organisations

Data management specialist Data Discoveries is to host its first best practice marketing forum for non-profit organisations at the Grand Central Hotel on Thursday 18 November between 5.30pm and 7pm.

#BeGoodBeSocial

Last night saw the inaugural #BeGoodBeSocial at the fabulous Melting Pot, Edinburgh.

In case of magic, break glass

Yesterday, more than 300 delegates representing nearly 100 Scottish charities converged on the Hilton Glasgow for the 19th Institute of Fundraising (Scotland) Conference.

Nominations for the Institute of Fundraising Scotland Annual Awards close soon

Nominations for the Institute of Fundraising Scotland Annual Awards close on 8 October 2010.

There are four award categories:

* Fundraiser of the Year

* Partnership Fundraising Award

Animal charities mark Remember A Charity Week

Remember A Charity’s greatest strength is its 140 members. But its coalition of members is also its biggest challenge. How do you tell the story of so many charities during one week?

Developing Effective Media Skills

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Developing Effective Media Skills
  • Date: 28 October, 2010 - 14:30 - 17:30
  • Venue: Edinburgh
  • Fee: GBP 59 + VAT

It covers ...
- What do the media look for?
- Making yourself stand out
- Great Press Releases
- Building an effective media database
- Building credibility
- Working with local radio and TV

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Creativity and Innovation: A practical workshop for immediate results

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Creativity and Innovation: A practical workshop for immediate results
  • Date: 28 October, 2010 - 10:30 - 13:30
  • Venue: Edinburgh
  • Fee: GBP 59 + VAT

This course will focus on your own current challenges. Each delegate will bring along challenges or work areas they want improving.

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Essentials of Trusts Fundraising

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Essentials of Trusts Fundraising
  • Date: 27 October, 2010 - 14:30 - 17:30
  • Venue: Edinburgh
  • Fee: GBP 59 + VAT

It is suitable for everyone wanting to start or improve their trust fundraising, covering...
· Researching your target trusts
· Discovering and matching funding criteria

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Securing Corporate Sponsorship

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Securing Corporate Sponsorship
  • Date: 27 October, 2010 - 10:30 - 13:30
  • Venue: Edinburgh
  • Fee: GBP 59 + VAT

Moving away from our traditional courses, we now offer a new course for Autumn 2010 focused on securing corporate sponsorship for your cause. Delegates will have the chance to learn about...

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Your UK Fundraising

UK Fundraising - improving the effectiveness of charity and non-profit fundraisers

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