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Christmas appeals, statistics and stories
By Matilda Macduff.
On 13 December 2011.
Christmas is fast approaching, and the UK’s media giants are rolling out their charity appeals.
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There should be no I in Impact
By Benedict Rickey.
On 7 December 2011.
More consensus and collaboration would make it much easier to assess impact. Read on to find out more.
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What happens now the money has run out
By John Copps.
On 5 December 2011.
It has almost become a cliche to say that we are living in “interesting” times. But it is a very interesting time for giving grants.
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Social Impact Analysts Association (SIAA) launches today
By Sarah Duncan.
On 1 December 2011.
Today the Social Impact Analysts Association (SIAA) launches with a sold-out ‘unconference’ in central London.
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Has this impact thing gone too far?
By Rob Abercrombie.
On 25 November 2011.
As a Director at NPC you would expect me to be a paid-up member of the impact brigade and you’d be right.
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No riots for Glasgow: How one charity is tackling gangs
By Angela Kail.
On 17 November 2011.
Blame for the riots was placed on gangs, family breakdown, community fragmentation, unemployment, poor education and coalition cuts.
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Knowing the difference
By Eibhlin Ni Ogain.
On 16 November 2011.
‘We make a difference’. This is probably one of the most commonly heard statements in the charity world.
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How to win coverage with your charity case studies
By Gemma Davidson.
On 15 November 2011.
In this post, originally published in NPC's online magazine, Gemma Davidson shares her thoughts on how to write compelling case studies.....
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Charity Commission guidelines on social investment clear up confusion
By Iona Joy.
On 8 November 2011.
The recent clarification from the Charity Commission that charities can invest for a social return is good news for the social investment market.
Good ideas, effective research, independent thinking.