CAF releases report on donor behaviour and charitable giving
CAF’s UK Giving Report 2017 looks at donor behaviour, including the impact of Brexit on charitable giving. The report reveals insight on who gives to charity, how they give and which causes they are most likely to support.
ACF launches project to develop leading grant-making practice
The Association of Charitable Foundations, the membership body for the UK’s endowed foundations and charitable grant-making trusts, has launched the Stronger Foundations Project which will identify leading practice for foundations.
Changes to the Code of Fundraising Practice
Following its recent consultation, the Fundraising Regulator has announced changes to six sections of the Code of Fundraising Practice. The Code changes include new requirements regarding:
- charity trustees
- the fundraising ask
- solicitation (disclosure) statements
- raising concerns about fundraising practice (whistleblowing)
- charity collection bags
- fundraising agreements and monitoring third party compliance.
Three of the changes have no grace period and should be implemented immediately, while charities will have between one and three months in which to implement other changes.
On the fundraising blogs and articles
- Excellent fundraising doesn’t stand still – Peter Hills-Jones
- Five TED talks every fundraiser should watch – Joelle Fitch
- Empowering young children through philanthropy – Vincent Law
- Have charities finally regained public trust when it comes to fundraising? – Debbie Andalo
- 10 reads for busy charity folk – Sally Falvey
Other fundraising and sustainability news
Gambling Commission consulting on changes
The Gambling Commission is consulting on changes that will make it easier for consumers to understand where money raised from society lottery ticket sales is going. The consultation sets out proposals for new rules that seek to improve transparency for society lottery players. The consultation closes on 30 September 2017.
How to prepare for GDPR and data protection reform
NCVO has produced some very helpful guidance on how to prepare for GDPR as well as a more general page on data protection and GDPR with lots of useful information, links and resources. NCVO offers training on data protection and the GDPR for charities and voluntary organisations. This is delivered regularly at NCVO in London or bespoke at your premises.
Training and events
Go to the training and events section of our website to see all our upcoming events. Highlights include:
- NCVO/BWB Trustee Conference 2017: Good governance in action – 14 November, London. Join colleagues from across the sector as we explore what good governance looks like for modern charities. Get practical tools and guidance in our range of expert-led breakout sessions and share your challenges and successes with your peers in networking opportunities throughout the day. Find out more and book your place.
- Show me the money! Funding your strategy now and in the future – 3 October, Sheffield and 11 October, London. A new course from NCVO.
- Strategy for growth and development – 28 and 29 September, London
- Data Protection reform – 28 September, Manchester; 6 October, London; 20 October, Bristol; 3 November, Birmingham
- Writing successful bids – 1 December, London
- Certificate in sustainable funding strategies – starts 4 December, London. NCVO’s flagship OCN accredited course will help you create a funding strategy for your organisation.
You can always contact us about training or consultancy support.
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Richard Sved is an NCVO sustainable funding consultant. He has worked and volunteered in the charity sector for 25 years. He has led the fundraising function (in-house and as an interim) for six national charities, including National Literacy Trust, Leap Confronting Conflict and Girlguiding. 
