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New draft face-to-face fundraising code launched

13 May 2008

The Institute of Fundraising's revised code of practice on face-to-face fundraising incorporates for the first time advice on prospecting - the practice where prospective donors are asked to give their contact details for future communication, but are not asked for money or their bank details.

Foundation offers £19m funding phase

13 May 2008

The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation is launching a second phase of funding worth up to £19m as part of its move towards being more independent and flexible.

Tory government 'would monitor social value of policies'

13 May 2008

A Conservative government would enhance "social value" as well as economic efficiency, David Cameron said yesterday in a speech to the Campaign to Protect Rural England.

Pensions Trust elects new board members

13 May 2008

Two new board members have been elected to the board of the Pensions Trust, one of the biggest pension funds for the UK charity and social sector.

Social enterprises offered guide to healthcare procurement

13 May 2008

Social Enterprise London has launched a guide to public sector healthcare procurement for social enterprises and primary care trust commissioners.

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Interview: Dame Stephanie Shirley, philanthropist

The business of giving: philanthropist Dame Stephanie Shirley says charities should target major donors carefully and professionally.

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Third Sector TV: Suzi Leather on governance and regulation

In the first instalment of Third Sector TV, Charity Commission chair Dame Suzi Leather talks to Third Sector editor Stephen Cook about public benefit, the status of religious charities and and the challenges faced by the regulator.

Malawi: Jamie Cooper-Hohn runs the Children's Investment Fund Foundation. Credit: The Children's Investment Fund Foundation

Women & Giving: We don't just sign the cheques

Women often take the decisions about giving away their husbands' or their fathers' money, but they also earn and give away fortunes of their own. Helen Barrett reports.

Massie (left) and Clark (right) Credit: Newscast

News analysis: The Compact at the crossroads

As the Compact enters a new era, the sector is still divided on the issue of its legal status.

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