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What can the FA Cup teach charities about backing a winner?
By Farooq Sabri.
On 9 June 2015.
Charities aim for ambitious goals in the face of tough opposition. So if you want to back a winner, where have charities enjoyed the greatest success recently?
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15 million strong: among the volunteers
By Russell Hargrave.
On 2 June 2015.
In light of Volunteers' Week, Russell Hargrave shares his own experiences of volunteering, and how the practice is evolving for the better.
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Commissioning: here to stay
By Dan Corry.
On 1 June 2015.
Here are some of the ways that NPC has been looking at public service commissioning to help charities get the most out of it for the people they serve.
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Fundraising risks: the long and the short of it
By Peter Harrison-Evans.
On 28 May 2015.
The tragic death of Olive Cooke has piqued concerns that charities risk alienating potential long-term supporters for the sake of a quick donation.
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The Queen’s Speech: Charities had better be up for the challenge
By Dan Corry.
On 27 May 2015.
The MPs were there en-masse, and the Queen was in her finery. So what did the Queen’s Speech give us, and what does it mean for the charity sector?
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Are trusts and foundations up to the job?
By Tris Lumley.
On 26 May 2015.
Jake Hayman has thrown a substantial rock into the otherwise relatively calm pool of grant-making. But is Jake right?
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Traps on the evaluation journey for commissioners & providers
By Anne Kazimirski.
On 20 May 2015.
Evaluation is hard—there’s no denying it. Here are three traps to avoid at all cost on your evaluation journey.
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How better evidence can produce better philanthropy
By Peter Harrison-Evans.
On 17 May 2015.
Robust impact measurement can help philanthropists understand the world they’re investing in.
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Charities tackling the summertime blues
By Plum Lomax.
On 15 May 2015.
We highlight a range of great charities, including initiatives where we may be supporting social good without even realising.
Good ideas, effective research, independent thinking.