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A
skills audit will identify if your board is
missing vital expertise and skills, but as
a process that can require a great deal of
time and commitment, is it worth the effort?
Peter Davy investigates |
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A
recent landmark ruling in favour of The Children's
Society means charities and voluntary organisations
should be able to reclaim millions of pounds
in previously irrecoverable VAT. Advisor to
the charity, Russell Moore, sets out how this
could benefit other charities - and outlines
the first steps that they should consider
taking to recover funds |
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With
new age discrimination legislation due in
next year, there are a number of factors for
charities to consider if they are to ensure
compliance with the new rules. Gena Parrott
lays out the changes, and says that it is
in charities' best interest to start preparing
now |
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Employing
an investment custodian can be a beneficial
experience for charities, particularly when
done well. Stuart anderson finds out what
charities need to consider when choosing a
custodian to look after their assets |
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It's
not just more and better aid that is going
to improve the lot of the African population,
says John Hildebrand. Investment is needed
too - and with Africa offering huge potential
in both bonds and equities, it might be high
time for trustees to consider investing in
the continent |
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Few
charities would argue that it's important
to retain as much information as possible
about donors, but what can be done about those
irregular supporters who give every now and
again, Cancer Research UK might have the right
idea, as David Adams finds out |
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Supplement:
Information technology
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Making
the most of IT
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Around eight per cent of a charity's direct
marketing budget can be wasted on incorrect
names and addresses. With figures like these,
Gary Flood finds there is no time like the
present for the sector to spring clean its
data |
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Although
SMS donations are said to be the next big
thing in the fundraising toolbox, this isn't
the only way mobile phone technology can be
used for the benefit of the sector, as Becky
Slack finds out |
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Since
2000-2001, nfpSynergy has been conducting
an annual survey into charities' use of the
Internet and new technology. Five years on,
Ariel Spigelman looks at how the statistics
have changed, and whether the sector needs
to develop this area further |
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