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Our thinking on theory of change: for funders
By Dawn Plimmer.
On 12 December 2014.
Read our guidance on, Planning to make a difference, which sets out how funders can go about realising these benefits.


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Our thinking on theory of change: for charities
By Tris Lumley.
On 11 December 2014.
To mark the recent publication of two new guides, here is the first of two blogs on theory of change.

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A vision with a plan can change the world
By Iona Joy.
On 13 November 2014.
As the old proverb goes: ‘A vision without a plan is just a dream. A plan without a vision is just drudgery. But a vision with a plan can change the world.’


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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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Closing in on change
On 4 September 2014.
In this short guide, we explain how NPC’s four pillar approach can help you evaluate your campaign through a series of simple steps.

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Show me the money: giving grants to individuals
By David Bull.
On 21 July 2014.
Giving people money (charity in its simplest form) isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when I think of charities.


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How to become an impact driven organisation
By Hannah Mitchell.
On 18 June 2014.
Hannah Mitchell from vInspired shares her top tips for becoming an impact driven organisation, following her presentation at our Measuring outcomes conference.


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Evidence athletics
By James Noble.
On 30 January 2014.
In addition to ‘standards of evidence’. we suggest some more basic principles for charities to think about when collecting and reporting evidence.

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The principles of good impact reporting: For charities and social enterprises
On 27 September 2012.
Developed for the sector, by the sector, this guide helps you think about how you should communicate your impact, and what you should communicate.