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Forty per cent of IFC 2011 speakers will be new

This year's International Fundraising Congress in Amsterdam will comprise a refreshed speaker list, following what some have called a 'purge' of the event's old stalwarts.

Amanda McLean resigns as Institute chief exec after four months

Amanda McLean has resigned as chief executive of the Institute of Fundraising, just four months after she took up the position.

Will and Kate set up charitable gift fund for royal wedding

Three community foundations feature in a list of 24 beneficiaries chosen by Prince William and Catherine Middleton for a charitable gift fund launched ahead of their April wedding.

British Red Cross launches Japan appeal

The British Red Cross has launched an appeal in aid of the devastating Japanese earthquake and tsunami.

Lifetime legacies an 'ideal solution' says lobby group

Calls for lifetime legacies to be introduced in the UK have been amplified, as a consortium of organisations ranging from Oxford University to professional advisers issued a plea for the government to introduce the mechanism as soon as possible.

eBay raises £7.5m for charities in 2010

British charities earned £7.5m from online shopping site eBay last year, an increase of 20 per cent on the previous year.

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Breakthrough Breast Cancer discovers the power of pyramid fundraising in the social era

When two well-connected individuals decided to raise money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer, they turned to the power of the web and a new kind of campaign was born. Celina Ribeiro reports.

Maintaining runners' motivation to make the most of your event

The London Marathon and other running events regularly raise millions of pounds for charities. Six experts share their tips for keeping runners motivated in their training and their fundraising.