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6 May 2011
Greetings!
As today marks the last day for submissions to the Treasury Select Committee on the proposed abolition of cheques, we reveal an exclusive survey showing that charities are very worried about what a cheque-free future may hold. Meanwhile, Martin Brookes' comments regarding major donor fundraisers in the UK carry all the more resonance now, as the UK's top philanthropists give less and call for better communication from charities.
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Broad charity concern over cheque abolition revealed
As the Treasury Select Committee prepares to review the Payment Council proposal to phase out cheques by 2018, a survey by nfpSynergy and Fundraising has found that a significant proportion of the charity sector is extremely concerned at the impact this could have on their income.
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Top philanthropists donations down as Dikshit tops Giving List
The amount of money given by the UK's top philanthropists has taken a dramatic tumble, according to the Sunday Times Giving List, to be published this weekend.
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Mark Astarita named as new Institute chair
British Red Cross director of fundraising Mark Astarita has been appointed as the new chair of the Institute of Fundraising.
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Dearth of quality fundraisers in UK, says NPC chief
There is a dearth of quality fundraisers in the UK who can market to high net worth donors, according to Martin Brookes, chief executive of charities think tank New Philanthropy Capital.
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Powerful income benchmarking tool launched
Civil Society Media has launched a new online application allowing charities to compare their long-term income data with the financial performance of other charities.
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Save the Children launches £150m fundraising campaign for 'No Child Born to Die'
Three months after launching its most ambitious campaign ever to reduce global infant mortality, Save the Children has begun the fundraising stage of the campaign, aiming to raise an additional £150m by 2015 for the cause.
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In other news...
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Most Influential poll launched
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Fundraising magazine has opened up its annual 50 Most Influential poll to find the most influential people in fundraising in 2011.
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The new Sunday Times Giving List vindicates NPC chief's criticism of fundraisers
Findings in the new Sunday Times Giving List support Martin Brookes' view that UK fundraisers are not up to standard with high net worth donors, says Vibeka Mair.
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Maypoles and ice baths, McLean cycles on
FRSB chief executive Alistair McLean is cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats. In the second instalment of his blog chronicling his odyssey, McLean is humbled by generosity and exhausted by hills.
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Bash the footballers?
Only a smattering of people bothered to show up at the Public Administration Select Committee hearing on bankers and philanthropy on Tuesday, and those that did were almost unanimous in their sympathy for the poor old bankers. Vibeka Mair was there to hear it all.
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Gay adoption or rich barristers - which would you choose?
In light of the recent Catholic Care appeal decision, Robert Ashton asks if donors would rather their money went in pockets of legislators or towards helping gay couples to adopt a child.
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They said it...
"While the Big Society is on everyone's lips, in reality it is very much in fundraisers' hands to turn this big hope into a wonderful reality"
Mark Astarita, chair, Institute of Fundraising |
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Civil Society eNews Contacts
Tania Mason, editor, 020 7819 1214,
tania.mason@civilsociety.co.uk
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