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Global innovations in measurement and evaluation
On 25 June 2017.
Highlighting 8 developments that we think have the greatest potential to improve evaluation and programme design, and the careful collection and use of data.
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How can philanthropy support children in care?
By Rosanna Thomasoo.
On 1 June 2017.
In recent research we outlined the type of work funders can support in order to help improve looked-after childrens' life chances.
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Making sense of systems change: 3 things I’ve learned
By Rob Abercrombie .
On 23 May 2017.
Rob Abercrombie shares what he's discovered about systems change that have helped him get to grips with approach.
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Charities taking charge: Transforming to face a changing world
On 23 May 2017.
NPC's research on the State of the Sector, involving 400 charity leaders, holds up a mirror to the sector and highlight examples of those leading the way.
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We need funders to support their charities’ impact practice
By Erica Bertolotto.
On 19 May 2017.
In the charity sector funders have the responsibility to support their grantees to achieve the greatest possible impact, argues Erica Bertolotto.
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In your care
On 25 April 2017.
NPC's briefing for philanthropists and funders on how they can support the care system to ensure better life chances for children in care and care-leavers.
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Beyond bars
On 28 March 2017.
Suggestions for how funders, commissioners and government, and charities can work to maximise the voluntary sector's value-add in the criminal justice sector.
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Charities and tech companies: Natural bedfellows?
By Anna de Pulford.
On 17 March 2017.
Tech company Yoti are exploring how else they can support charities harness digital for good. Here Anna shares they've learned so far about making it work.
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What’s faith got to do with it?
By Rachel Wharton .
On 20 December 2016.
Rachel shares some of our findings from our research into faith-based charities.
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What a difference a faith makes
On 29 November 2016.
We outline what makes faith-based charities unique, the contribution they make to the wider charity sector, and the challenges and opportunities they face.
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Trump reminds us of the power of voice
By Guest contributor.
On 11 November 2016.
Reflecting on the US election results, Katy Murray explores the importance of charities harnessing the views of the very people they exist to help.