Civil Society: Happy Birthday Big Society (I think)
Considers whether the big society has been a success or a failure, on its second anniversary.
Third Sector: Deadline for excepted charities to register with Charity Commission extended to 2014
Minister for civil society, Nick Hurd, has extended the deadline for excepted charities to register with the Charity Commission from 1 October 2012 to 31 March 2014.
Queer Ideas: The impact of peer-pressure on giving (or ask the stingiest people to give last)
Research has shown that donors are strongly influenced by the amount other people give, and that a single donation of £100 can shift average donations from £20 to £30.
Future Fundraising Now: When fundraising writing is too good
Questions the value of using stylised fundraising writing and suggests that it is better to keep copy clear and comprehendable.
Spring Giving: Crowdfunding – the wisdom and wallets of crowds
Spring Giving have published an insight report that explains the basics of crowdfunding and offers advice on how to run a successful campaign.
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