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Why the NHS needs charities
By David Bull.
On 30 October 2014.
The NHS Five Year Forward View conducted by Simon Stevens is music to the ears of many—but for now it’s the mood music rather than the full orchestra.

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Innovations in philanthropy: 100% impact investing
By Rachel Wharton.
On 29 October 2014.
For my third and final blog of the series, I want to end by talking about 100% Impact Investing.

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The not so sacred cow
By Sue Wixley.
On 28 October 2014.
For years, ‘it’s for charity’ has been a very handy phrase, the perfect get-out clause for repentant celebs and globe-trotting challenge-seekers alike.

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How philanthropists can help battle the Ebola outbreak
By Cecilie Hestbaek.
On 24 October 2014.
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is the deadliest ever. Private funders are to responding—but how can they make sure their money is spent effectively?

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Who’s important to you?
By Anne Kazimirski.
On 24 October 2014.
As a charity, who are your stakeholders? At yesterday’s impact conference, Bobby Duffy from Ipsos Mori shared information on public attitudes towards charities.

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Innovations in philanthropy: collaboration
By Rachel Wharton.
On 22 October 2014.
For the second blog of the series, I want to highlight another incredibly important trend that shone through our research—collaboration.

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Interview with charity experts: what is strategy?
By Iona Joy.
On 21 October 2014.
Here we break into the psyche of two our most experienced consultants in the area of reviewing and improving your strategy.


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Basic questions an impact report should answer
By Sarah Handley.
On 20 October 2014.
Asking a few basic questions before writing your impact report will help you establish how and what to communicate.


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Unanswered questions
By Angela Kail.
On 16 October 2014.
Impact measurement is standard practice, with most recognising that charities need to understand whether what we do results in change for the better.
Good ideas, effective research, independent thinking.