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Charities currently play no part in digital revolution, says Nesta chief
Geoff Mulgan tells the NPC annual conference that the sector is 'a bystander, not a shaper' and should find a way to have a bigger say
Latest Digital News
JustGiving to drop fees on donations to major disasters or terrorist attacks
The online donations firm generally charges 5 per cent on the donations it processes
Digital code requires further work, sector leaders warn
Responses to a consultation on the Charity Digital Code of Practice cover a number of key themes
Think about whether you should contact donors, says IoF head of policy
Daniel Fluskey tells a direct mail event that charities should worry less about compliance and more about whether contacting donors is actually effective
Fears of being 'bombarded' deter almost two-thirds of people from telling charities about legacy gifts
A survey by the marketing data company fastmap was presented at the Institute of Fundraising's legacy conference
Digital Comment
Latest Digital Jobs
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Fundraising Products Executive
British Heart Foundation Camden
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OMS Challenge Events & Community Fundraising Manager (CECFM)
Overcoming Ms Haddenham, Aylesbury
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Digital Fundraising Coordinator
Breast Cancer Care Flexible (Cardiff, Glasgow, London, Sheffield)
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Senior Digital Marketing Executive (Charity)
EasyWeb NFP London
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Campaign Manager - Acquisition
The Royal British Legion London (Central), London (Greater)
Expert Hub
Insurance advice from Markel
Managing risk at outdoor events
Voluntary and community events are increasingly popular, especially around this time of year.
Third Sector Insight
Sponsored webcasts, surveys and expert reports from Third Sector partners
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How charities can make the right impact
For charities today the challenge is that...
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How charities’ workplace culture can prevent controversies
The third sector has never been under such...
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Cyber and data security - how prepared is your charity?
This report provides an overview of the current...
Digital Good Practice
Impact reporting should never be painful or expensive
Many small organisations struggle to demonstrate the difference they make, but by following some simple steps they can show the value of their work to funders and supporters. Emma Sheppard reports
Mid-level donors need to feel special
Convincing supporters to give bigger amounts can often be achieved without breaking the budget. Lisa Clavering reports
Charity shops: Alive and thriving on the high street
The retail sector as a whole is struggling. Yet many charity shops are not only surviving, but growing their income. PJ White finds out what it takes to succeed
Charities can win at digital
The sector as a whole might be lagging behind, but some organisations are getting digital right - and they are improving lives as a result. Kirsty Marrins reports
Blockchain: what charities really need to know
Don't have a clue about digital public ledgers? Then read on (subscriber only)
Corporate partnerships should be about more than just big cheques
Companies are moving away from one-off donations towards more long-term strategic partnerships (subscriber only)
Digital campaigns
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Charity Fraud Awareness Week to include focus on cyber fraud
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Digital round-up: Breast Cancer Care to livestream fashion show
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Digital round-up: Heart Research UK runs blind online auction for celebrity artwork
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London's Air Ambulance launches digital campaign for National Air Ambulance Week
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Digital Round-up: WaterAid to broaden support base with new video series
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Old fonts meet new media in House of St Barnabas campaign
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Digital round-up: Build your charity's website for free