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The human side of big data
By Tris Lumley.
On 19 January 2015.
A new paper, Hard Edges, makes a significant contribution to our understanding of severe and multiple disadvantage.
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Our work with funds like Cheyne Capital
By Iona Joy.
On 5 December 2014.
Attracting private investors with financial muscle to support development seems a sensible alternative.
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Measuring impact and investing in what works in early action
On 28 November 2014.
An edited version of a speech by NPC Chief Executive, Dan Corry, at the Children & Young People Now’s Early Intervention Conference, 12 September 2014, London.
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Systems change is all around us
By Ellen Harries.
On 21 November 2014.
What is systems change? And how can people in the social sector get involved, intervene and contribute to radical and long-lasting change?
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Innovations in philanthropy: 100% impact investing
By Rachel Wharton.
On 29 October 2014.
For my third and final blog of the series, I want to end by talking about 100% Impact Investing.
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Innovations in philanthropy: collaboration
By Rachel Wharton.
On 22 October 2014.
For the second blog of the series, I want to highlight another incredibly important trend that shone through our research—collaboration.
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Interview with charity experts: what is strategy?
By Iona Joy.
On 21 October 2014.
Here we break into the psyche of two our most experienced consultants in the area of reviewing and improving your strategy.
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Where to next?
By Tris Lumley.
On 6 October 2014.
If the sector’s approach to impact measurement has become too narrow, even stalled, how can we move forward and make sure it is focused on the right things?
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Are we there yet?
By Tris Lumley.
On 3 October 2014.
Co-chairing the Social Impact Investment Taskforce's working group on impact measurement gave me a great opportunity to reflect.
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An ideal volunteer
By Lynne Berry OBE.
On 11 June 2014.
At a recent roundtable, we argued about the changing motivations and opportunities for volunteering.
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Federal reservations?
By Alex Van Vliet.
On 15 May 2014.
The prevalence of federated structures prompts important questions at a sector level. Is a federated structure the best way of achieving social mission?
Resources
Driving productivity and innovation in the charity sector?
On 8 May 2014.
Dan Corry explains how charitable organisations must spearhead innovation and effectiveness to increase their ability to drive change in society.