Charities must be prepared to be open not just about costs, but about what they have achieved, argues Tris Lumley.
Transparency is not just about cost
The sector is failing to grow its own fundraising leaders, says Lindsay Boswell. It’s time for charities to start investing in talent and stop being frightened of promoting people.
Old perceptions of fundraisers as a necessary evil are still holding back top fundraisers from being considered for chief executive roles. But Jackie Mendoza says fundraisers have a lot to offer
The evolution of market research has not necessarily seen the strongest research genes prevail, but the rise of online research presents a new opportunity for fundraisers interested in finding out more...
The breakthrough on guidance about charities telephoning donors is no reason for the sector to relax, says Hugh McCaw.
Fundraisers must represent the ambitions of donors within their organisations. Your job is not just to bring in the money, says Giles Pegram, it is to effect the change your donors long for.
Civil society organisations should be a shining example for workplace equality. Where are all the women at the top of our profession, asks Rowena Lewis.
Civil Society’s search for a blogger competition will be drawing to a close in two weeks.
Concerns have been voiced across the sector about the planned abolition of cheques in 2018, but little has been said about the alternatives that will be developed and the benefits of offering a suite of...
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27 Aug 2010
Tania Mason is frustrated by the ignorance shown in last night’s BBC investigation that “exposed”...
25 Aug 2010
Don't be an easy target, says Niki May Young. Protect yourself from charity theft.
20 Aug 2010
Ever catch yourself wondering what you do with your time? Tom Eeles has found a new app which can help...
17 Aug 2010
Gareth Jones asks whether the suggestion of a £5m government grant for the Church Urban Fund is a portent...
11 Aug 2010
Andrew Samuel examines the suggestion that the Big Society concept lets the government off the hook when...
5 Aug 2010
Community banks, not oppressive wholesalers, are what the sector needs, argues Gordon Hunter.
