Third Sector: New Deakin-style inquiry might be needed, argues Joe Saxton
Joe Saxton, head of nfpSynergy, has said a new commission could be required to define a long-term strategy for the voluntary sector
Civil Society: One in four Brits reduced donations in 2011
Research from Investec has shown that the total value of charitable donations fell by 12% in 2011
UK Fundraising: Second round of £20m Social Action Fund opens for applications
The Social Action Fund, managed by the Social Investment Business, has re-opened applications for grants to access its £20m fund
NCVO blog: Voluntary sector interview skills for career changers
Advice about how to impress interviewers when making a career move across the sector
The Chronicle of Philanthropy: How Nonprofits Make Data Fun and Informative
Matthew Scharpnick, co-founder and the chief strategy officer at Elefint Designs, discusses how charities can tell a story and share data
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