Free impact measurement guidebook launched 0
Topics: Impact reporting
Martin Brookes
Martin Brookes is the chief executive of New Philanthropy Capital. A former Goldman Sachs economist (1987 – 1993) and Amnesty International researcher (1994 – 2001), he joined NPC as an analyst, became director of research in 2003 and then chief executive in March 2008.
In November 2008 he announced his intention to set up a charity called Pro Bono Economics, which will provide other charities with free economic expertise to help them better understand the environment in which they operate.
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A free guide on how civil society organisations can improve their effectiveness and impact reporting has been released to the sector.
Recently the UK homelessness charity, Crisis, announced it is using SROI analysis to publicise and put a financial value on the benefits of its ‘Skylight’ schemes. While Crisis should be applauded for...
All major banks will offer charity giving accounts “in the not too distant future”, according to Coutts & Co’s philanthropy chief.
The prediction was made by Mark Evans, head of philanthropy at...
Donkeys vs domestic violence: Brookes challenges public support 0
Topics: Individual giving | Philanthropy
The charity sector should ask why donkey welfare charities raise more income than domestic violence charities, according to Martin Brookes, director of New Philanthropy Capital.
Brookes highlighted the...
Risks in the charity sector: Learning lessons from Unicef Germany 2
Topics: Recession | Trustee roles and responsibilities
At a recent conference in London on charity trusteeship, attendees were asked whether they believed the charity sector was beset with similar problems to those which afflicted banks and caused such problems...
Measure pursuits 1
Topics: Impact reporting
The standard of impact reporting in the sector is held back by a lack of clarity on definitions and measurement tools, finds Vibeka Mair.
The NCVO reaches the ripe old age of 90 this year. Part of its...
New Philanthropy Capital has promoted its research chief Martin Brookes to be chief executive following incumbent Nigel Harris’ decision to step down after six years at the organisation.
Harris has...
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