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27 Aug 2010 | Tania Mason

Tania Mason is frustrated by the ignorance shown in last night’s BBC investigation that “exposed” the fact that charities sometimes hire private companies to supply them with services.

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The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away...

"How will graduates afford to give?" asks Niki May Young who believes the Liberal Democrats' proposal for a graduate tax is a step too far.

Do I need an armoury to protect me from charity theft?!

Don't be an easy target, says Niki May Young. Protect yourself from charity theft.

Where did the week go? Time management help for fundraisers

Ever catch yourself wondering what you do with your time? Tom Eeles has found a new app which can help perenially multi-tasking fundraisers.

It's official - over half of 65-74s are now online

The internet is officially no longer the realm of the young and techie. It's time for fundraisers to own their charity's online presence, says David Burrows.

It was facile, lazy journalism, but even worse was the response (or lack of one) from the charities themselves.

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Does this church grant rumour offer clues to future funding?

Gareth Jones asks whether the suggestion of a £5m government grant for the Church Urban Fund is a portent of things to come.

Donate to the Pakistan Flood appeal. NOW. Every one of you

The level of public and governmental generosity to the flood-afflicted millions of Pakistan is not good enough, says Celina Ribeiro.

Biting the hand that feeds: Donor care doesn't end at the fundraiser

It is not only fundraisers that have to be aware of charity reputation and donor care as a call to Radio 4 showed, says Andrew Scadding.

Fête de la Fontaine: building a donor following, Suisse Romande-style

Creating an experience is the most effective way of getting would-be donors hooked. Just ask the clever people of Port de Pully, says Tom Eeles.

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