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Transforming impact evaluation
Positive Futures is evidence of how effective evaluation can result in both funding and empowered frontline workers, says Professor Tim Crabbe.
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Profile: Jon Haward is executive director of Ronald McDonald House Charities
Small simple steps and an eye on the end goal – helping families with sick children – keep Jon Haward motivated, particularly during these challenging economic times.
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March feature: Conjuring up extra funds
With many traditional income streams drying up, charities are looking for alternative ways to bring in the cash. Could social finance be the answer they are looking for, and if so, how do they access the funds? Christopher Andrews investigates.
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The database: Brand Watch -- Alzheimer’s Society
Max du Bois is underwhelmed by the Alzheimer’s Society’s “awkward” and “corporate” visual brand
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I was there - Arctic Ocean, March 2010
Sometimes you put your own life at risk to find the answers needed to save others, says Ann Daniels.
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Present perfect
Andi Osho finds that unwanted gifts are not unwanted by everyone.
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How to...keep the Charity Commission happy
There are a few important steps all charities need to take to keep the Commission happy, says Neal Green.
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Leadership: leading in the dark
Louise Blythe questions how people can lead when they don’t know where they are going.
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Reality check: protecting specialist care services
With sweeping NHS reforms underway and the handover of budgetary powers to GPs gathering pace, it has never been more crucial for charities to ensure the voices of patients with rare diseases are heard, says Robert Meadowcroft.
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Policy & Politics > Features
Making the most of your assets
The economic turmoil faced by the world of late has left some feeling averse to risk. Yet there are steps that can be taken to protect your investment income, says Dean Turner.
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Investing for good
The Charity Commission’s updated investment guidance includes direction on whether charities can invest in a way that furthers their charitable purposes, explains Jane Tully.
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Investment roundtable
Investments can offer charities a regular income stream but they can be risky, particularly if the senior management team or trustees lack experience in this field. As part of this month’s Investment Special, Charity Insight poses some frequently asked questions to the experts.
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Investment roundtable: Question 1
We want to generate higher returns from our investments and as quickly as possible as a means of meeting a funding shortfall. What asset classes should we be looking at?
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Investment roundtable: Question 2
Although short term gain is necessary, long term viability is also important. How do we balance this? What asset classes should we look at here?
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Investment roundtable: Question 3
We have a duty to our beneficiaries that we invest wisely. How can we make sure we generate the best returns without exposing the charity to too much risk?
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