1 October 2010 Greetings! Before we bring you any of this week's stories please first let us apologise for the lack of Fundraising eNews last week. Due to technical problems which spanned across hundreds of websites worldwide we were unable to direct traffic to our site. The issue has now been resolved and we are back to business as usual. Now on with the news... FRSB chief echoes Aldridge call for sector to stand up for face-to-face Fundraising Standards Board chief executive Alistair McLean has called for fundraisers to defend and advocate face-to-face fundraising in a commentary which echoed many points from an earlier controversial speech by PFRA chief Mick Aldridge. Big Lottery Fund re-examines additionality policy The board members of the Big Lottery Fund are re-examining the funder's policy on additionality and considering whether it is still fit for purpose in the tighter economic environment. Martin Brookes suggests moral index for charities Martin Brookes, chief executive of think-tank New Philanthropy Capital has suggested that charities should be ranked according to their societal benefit, in a speech at the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.  Increasing fundraising activity is trustees' top priority, says new report Increasing fundraising activity is charity trustees' highest priority for protecting and growing finances, according to new research from Rathbone Investment Management. Face-to-face 'stabbed in the back' by the fundraising community, says Aldridge Face-to-face fundraising is sick of being "constantly stabbed in the back" by members of the fundraising community and needs charities to stand up for it, Public Fundraising Regulatory Association's chief Mick Aldridge has argued in a stinging attack on the sector's reticence to defend the practice. CAF launches philanthropy workshops The Charities Aid Foundation has launched a series of workshops to help UK philanthropists "maximise the positive impact of their charitable donations". Feature Going once, going twice: eBay tips for charities eBay may have become a regular part of many individuals lives, but charities have something to gain from the online auction site too. Carrie Bienkowski explains how charities can use the site, and some tricks to make sure you get the best return on your stock. Developing a culture of giving While financial times are hard, the sector must safeguard the process of giving. Michelle Wright discusses how we can enhance a culture of philanthropy when it's needed most.           Blogs Frontline: Return to Romania In the second blog from our Frontline series, Vodafone World of Difference winner Beth Yorath leaves the comfort of Western luxury to return to Romania where 8 years ago she met a little girl, named Andrea Should your website be beautiful? David Burrows explores the possibility that donors may still judge a book by its cover, or a charity by its website Events VAT & Tax Conference 18 October 2010 Civil Society IT Conference 18 November 2010 Digital Fundraising Conference 18 November 2010 Shop   Fundraising magazine Subscribe from £89 | BUY NOW Fundraising provides in-depth examination of key fundraising techniques, offers professional development features to help you progress in your career and promotes best practice. Join us on Twitter @CSFundraising Civil Society eNews Contacts Tania Mason, editor, 020 7819 1214, tania.mason@civilsociety.co.uk Phil Bishop, online advertising, 020 7819 1215, phil.bishop@civilsociety.co.uk Niki May Young, website editor, 020 7819 1206, nikimay.young@civilsociety.co.uk

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