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How philanthropists should respond to coronavirus
On 19 January 2021.
A collaborative effort to help philanthropists keep charities serving throughout the coronavirus crisis, and prepare for the post-covid world.
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Shifting your funding practices during Covid-19
On 19 January 2021.
This guide explores what shifts in practice we have seen, what shifts we think are valuable, and what else funders could be doing.
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Shaping the story of the crisis in 2021
By Tom Collinge .
On 14 January 2021.
Looking forward, civil society needs to use its voice and harness civic pride to make the story of 2021 a story of hope, compassion and change.
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Rethinking grant-making
By Clare Wilkins .
On 18 December 2020.
We need a more resilient, more equitable, more progressive future for our sector. In this blog, Clare Wilkins sets out how we can rethink grant-making.
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Preventing the ping-back: Turning system shifts into systems change
By Seth Reynolds .
On 14 December 2020.
Covid-19 stopped the machine and catapulted us into an era of widespread system change. Or maybe not. How do we prevent the ping back?
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Can mergers help us rebuild from Covid-19?
By Katie Boswell .
On 8 December 2020.
Here's how properly resourced mergers can help us rebuild from Covid-19.
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How to combat the issue of rising needs and declining resources
By Ed Mayo.
On 2 December 2020.
When the economy dips, needs rise and the resources open to charities dip too.
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Civil society needs a seat at the table
By Dan Corry .
On 27 November 2020.
Charities, social enterprises, community organisations and all their funders are crucial to getting us through this crisis.
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Setting your charity’s reserves policy through and beyond Covid-19
By Rose Anderson .
On 25 November 2020.
Reserves are meant for a rainy day. What types of reserves should a charity hold and how should trustees handle them in the current climate?
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What do we mean by mutual aid?
By Tom Collinge .
On 3 November 2020.
What do we know about mutual aid groups and can they help us tackle some of our biggest social problems?
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Up for it, and up to it?
By Dan Corry .
On 14 October 2020.
The challenges for charities and funders in the Covid-19 world. NPC CEO Dan Corry's speech at our 2020 annual conference.
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Why history should matter to philanthropists
By Paul Vallely.
On 13 October 2020.
In this guest blog, Paul Vallely, reflects on what history teaches us about priorities, responsibility and humility.
