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Back in July, I asked why we kept ‘exploring’ ways to improve the Gift Aid system as opposed to just getting on with it; a sentiment developed by CAF’s John Low at the launch of the 92-page ResPublica Digital Giving – Modernising Gift Aid; Taking Civil Society into the Digital Age in early September. |
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Walter Merricks takes an irreverent look at the annual report and accounts ritual to highlight more effective ways of communicating impact |
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“Being a charity means being part of a precious brand – it’s a huge social privilege. And it is important that charities are seen to be honouring their responsibilities.”
Andrew Hind |
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Ian Oakley-Smith throws down the gauntlet to trustees: ‘why should your charity remain independent?’ |
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John Chatfeild-Roberts shares his approach to active asset management and why he thinks it is a better option than passivity. |
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Ashley Metz Cummings and Lisa Hehenberger share four case studies of how foundations can use venture philanthropy and what this means for investees. |
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Michael King and Fraser Simpson review the latest turn in the Catholic Care saga and ask charities to think of the children needing adoptive parents. |
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John Taylor’s guide to the Bribery Act 2010 serves as an uncomfortable warning to charities and NGOs. |
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Melora Jezierska looks forward to some overdue progress on simplifying and improving the tax regime for charities. |
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Giving and receiving feedback is an important managerial tool but poor delivery can be destructive. Helena Sharpstone bins the ‘praise sandwich’ and provides a practical guide. |
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Governing boards need fresh injections of new talent to remain relevant and in touch with beneficiary needs. Stephen Brooker offers some practicalities. |
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Although a good start has been made in fundraising professional development in the Global South, there is still scope for improvement, says Neelam Makhijani. |
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Sir Chrisopher Kelly talks about being a civil servant, public sector reviews, the NSPCC and Don Giovanni. |
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