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Reader, he married him
By Russell Hargrave.
On 28 March 2014.
From midnight tonight, gay people can get married. So, to ask some very NPC-ish questions, what role was played in this by charities, campaigners and funders?
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Should charities run public services?
By James Noble.
On 27 March 2014.
With charities in the running to deliver new probation contracts, it’s worth reviewing what the public thinks about the idea of charities working in this space.
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After Atos … who?
By Fiona Sheil.
On 27 March 2014.
Atos, a private contractor, has been booted-off the government's 'fitness to work' scheme. Which begs the question: who will want to bid to succeed them?
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Improve your impact measurement in 3 (easy) steps
By Marina Svistak.
On 26 March 2014.
Impact measurement takes weeks and months to get right. So here it is in three (simplified) steps.
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The invisible dad
By Anne Kazimirski.
On 25 March 2014.
The NHS handbook for pregnancy featured a large photo of a woman holding a baby, with a small photo of a man in the background.
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What’s wrong with fundraising?
By Rob Abercrombie.
On 24 March 2014.
Without fundraisers the sector would be smaller, more marginal, and have fewer assets with which to achieve social impact.
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Measuring for safer water
By Dawn Plimmer.
On 21 March 2014.
Happy World Water Day! Tomorrow we celebrate one of the earth’s most precious resources.
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Collaboration: a matter of heart and head
By Guest contributor.
On 20 March 2014.
Collaboration is a hot topic. But more people are talking about than could do it—especially in the social sector.
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#nomakeupselfie
By Laura Finch.
On 20 March 2014.
I was surprised to hear that the #nomakeupselfie campaign has apparently caused offence.
Good ideas, effective research, independent thinking.