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What's data ever done for us?

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:32:00 GMT

Data might sound boring, but understanding it and using it better can open up opportunities for the sector, writes Vicki Prout.

History repeating itself

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 17:28:00 GMT

Is the IT boom running out of steam? What will the next big breakthrough be? John Tate asks the questions.

Technology will make givers out of non-givers

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:28:00 GMT

The world is a very different place from ten years ago. Reuben Turner explores how technological advances could generate new income for your charity.

Chinese water torture, HMRC style

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:49:00 GMT

Charity IT systems won't have enough time to prepare for the HMRC's upcoming Charities Online system, says Ian Clark, who pleads for a comprehensive outline of the new system as soon as possible.

Online fundraising platforms: the small print

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Launches of “revolutionary” new fundraising platforms are becoming ten a penny. So civilsociety.co.uk decided to take a proper look and see which are really leading the way.

Are your charity's staff and volunteers aware of data protection needs?

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:32:00 GMT

Ignorance is not always bliss, warns Mairéad O'Reilly, as charities are warned to be more aware of their data protection responsibilities.

Opening up new frontiers in CRM

Wed, 30 May 2012 15:41:00 GMT

Get those IT waggons rolling, urges John Tate, but be careful with the route you choose.

Would you donate your desktop to charity?

Fri, 4 May 2012 11:47:00 GMT

Would you hand your PC desktop background over to advertisers if it was fundraising for a good cause? That is just what one New Zealand organisation is asking. Kirsty Weakley takes a look.

A solution to regulating society lotteries

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:40:00 GMT

Inspired by a debate between Joe Saxton and an employee of the Gambling Commission, David Philpott devises his own solution to who is best placed to regulate society lotteries.

Act now to avoid the cookie monster

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:03:00 GMT

These cookies won't make you fat, in fact they could make you lose pounds. Niki May Young explains what your web developers will have to do to ensure your charity avoids an unwelcome fine from the ICO after 26 May.

App-solutely fabulous: Charities embrace the smartphone generation

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:19:00 GMT

Charities have shown no shortage of imagination in the range of smartphone apps they have launched into the market. In this rolling blog, civilsociety.co.uk brings you some of the highs (and lows) from the latest app developments in the charity sector.

Lessons from Kony 2012

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:49:00 GMT

Kirsty Weakley explains what troubles her about the recent Kony 2012 viral campaign and reveals who she’ll be supporting instead.

Feeling a million dollars

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:22:00 GMT

John Tate built a million-dollar team, and shares the successes and mistakes he made along the way.

Suffering from social media fatigue?

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:25:00 GMT

Social networking is great for charities. Done well it creates a much deeper relationship between charities, supporters, volunteers and end-users. But is there really room for one more? Kirsty Weakley asks.

Spreadsheet horror stories

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:12:00 GMT

Our old friend - the spreadsheet - must be handled with care, warns John Tate.

Digital innovation among Scottish non-profits

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:20:00 GMT

The second Be Good Be Social event, much like its English cousin NFPtweetup, celebrated the growing use of social networks and technology by charities.

Cloud and proud

Fri, 1 Apr 2011 09:13:00 GMT

John Tate has his head in the Cloud, but his feet on the ground

Publish or be damned - transparency in the sector

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:36:00 GMT

With technology driving ever more leaks of sensitive information, charities should prepare to reveal all from the outset, says John Tate.

Do your tweets have the X Factor?

Tue, 7 Dec 2010 10:30:00 GMT

Rob Dyson reveals how he used social media to capitalise on ITV's popular singing extravaganza.

Spaces...the final frontier

Mon, 8 Nov 2010 15:35:00 GMT

A new social phenomenon is here. A tweet or a poke are no longer enough to satisfy the social masses - they need Spaces and Superswarms. Rob Dyson explains why your charity needs them too.