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Post-Peterborough, let’s keep debating the value of SIBs
By Dan Corry .
On 22 August 2017.
As the results are released from the world’s first Social Impact Bond. Dan Corry warns we should be cautious about leaping to conclusions.
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Data with destiny
On 10 August 2017.
In this short practical guide, we outline how charities can turn their raw data into wisdom and informed action.
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Shifting the dial: How to take an impact-focused approach to your policy change campaigns
On 4 August 2017.
A practical guide to focusing on impact while planning, delivering and evaluating a campaign.
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Long read: Towards a tipping point for impact investment
By Tris Lumley .
On 25 July 2017.
There is much to be excited about with the progress of the impact investment market. But there are still challenges to surmount.
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Does the Commission on the Donor Experience promote donor-centric or donor-led fundraising?
By Clare Wilkins .
On 7 July 2017.
The recent report by the Commission on the Donor Experience has been received by both applause, and a thread of concern.
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Small charity trustees: How to overcome key challenges
On 15 June 2017.
This short paper outlines the key challenges of being a trustee of a small charity and sets out recommendations to overcoming them.
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What does it take for charities to harness the power of data?
By Katie Boswell.
On 5 June 2017.
Here Katie Boswell outlines 3 principles of an effective approach to data in your charity.
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Using SIBs to solve problems we already know how to fix
By Steve Goldberg.
On 30 May 2017.
'The government’s focus on [Social Impact Bonds] has been disproportionate to their potential impact.' Here Steve Goldberg explains why he disagrees.
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Long read: Theories of change are here to stay
By James Noble.
On 16 May 2017.
The theory of change approach has had its fair share of criticism over the years. NPC's Impact Management Lead James Noble tackles some of these challenges.
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Foundation boards must ask: Are we being ambitious enough?
By Angela Kail.
On 30 March 2017.
How much a foundation pays out goes to their heart of its mission. So how can trustees guard against being too conservative in their spending?
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Impact reporting: What trustees need to know
On 16 March 2017.
We explain why impact reporting can help trustees do their job, and how they can encourage their charities to report on impact.
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Strategy for impact
On 13 March 2017.
How NPC approaches strategy development including our strategy triangle, which has been specially tailored for the charity sector.
