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8 April 2011
Greetings!
The big news this week is BT's surprise entry into the online sponsorship market with myDonate. What impact this will have on online giving, and the world of sponsorship websites, will take time to show. But in more immediate news, we announce today that Tommy's has won the competition for £10,000 worth of national newspaper advertising space.
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New BT fundraising website is 'Bullyboy Tactics', says social entrepreneur
BT's move to launch a no-fee fundraising website has drawn criticism from social entrepreneur and author Robert Ashton, who has accused the telecoms giant of using its financial muscle to deliberately undermine the market's creator JustGiving.
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NCVO to alter membership forms to suggest donation to CEBF
Members of NCVO will be invited to add a donation to the Charity Employees Benevolent Fund when they join or renew their membership each year.
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DSC campaigns for government to refund Olympic cash to Lottery
The Directory of Social Change has launched a campaign to hold the government to its promise to repay to good causes the National Lottery money taken for the Olympics, as the government reviews its original agreement to do so.
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Ivory Coast appeals launched
A raft of British international aid organisations have launched appeals to raise money for those affected by the Ivory Coast, as the country suffers as a result of ongoing violence while rebels and government forces battle over the presidency.
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£10,000 newspaper advertising winner announced
In a close decision, the charity Tommy's has won the Fundraising competition for £10,000 worth of News International national newspaper advertising.
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More than a quarter say they can't afford to make legacies
More than a quarter of people believe they can't afford to leave a gift to charity in their will and the majority still don't plan to write a legacy into their will at all, according to research released yesterday.
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In other news...
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More men volunteering for BHF charity shops
The familiar face of charity shops may be changing as more and more men are signing up to volunteer in charity retail, according to the experience of the British Heart Foundation.
National Citizen Service provider looks for new ways to earn income
The Challenge Network, the UK's biggest provider of the government's National Citizen Service programme, has secured an investment worth £700,000 to help it develop new ways of earning income.
New charity promotes mass movement for happiness
Over 4,000 people, and partners in 60 countries have pledged support for a new charity being launched in a bid to create a happier world.
| Orange launches Do Some Good volunteering app
Mobile phone provider Orange has teamed up with 12 UK charities to create an app which enables people to volunteer through their mobile phone for the first time.
Appeal Court legacy ruling sets 'dangerous precedent', warn charities
Three large animal charities have voiced their dismay over a Court of Appeal judgment that allows a disinherited daughter to challenge her deceased mother's decision to leave her entire £500,000 estate to the charities.
Save the Children launches online ad campaign through MSN Royal Wedding hub
Save the Children has launched an online campaign through MSN's Royal Wedding hub, encouraging people to hold a fundraising street party for the charity's No Child Born to Die campaign.
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Analysis
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Is face-to-face as controversial as we think?
Face-to-face is in your face. But is it the controversial issue that many believe it is, and does the sector stand up for it enough? Celina Ribeiro looks at exclusive research about public perception and how the sector responds.
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Do you YouTube? - broadcasting for non-profits
YouTube attracts more than 100 million views a day. The YouTube Non Profit Programme, now five years old, gives charities special privileges to help them rise above the noise and connect with donors. Rebecca Jeffrey details how charities can start broadcasting with the best of them.
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Opinion
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Getting to know you: CRM for the charity sector
Customer Relationship Management, or CRM, isn't a programme, it's a mindset, says Azadi Sheridan.
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