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Learning from Others 5
Learning from Others 5
David Craig MInstF, Head of Fundraising, The Tullochan Trust
5 March 2010
 
Vodafone Congratulated for Better Charity text Donation Rates
Vodafone Congratulated for Better Charity text Donation Rates
All charities will now receive 90% of a donation of £1 or more
1 March 2010
 
Two Appointments made to Judging Panel
Two Appointments made to Judging Panel
Payroll Giving Awards bolstered by appointment of Jane Banks and Karen Thomson
25 February 2010
 
Manifesto calls for Government's Commitment
Manifesto calls for Government's Commitment
Gift Aid, investment in fundraising skills and legacies are all priorities
23 February 2010
 
Charities remain anxious as recession hits third sector
Charities remain anxious as recession hits the third sector
Increased anxiety due to widely predicted public funding cuts
23 February 2010
 
National Awards - last Chance to Nominate
National Awards - Last Chance to Nominate
Who is in the running for an award this year? Have your say
18 February 2010
 
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Business Charity Awards
Deadline approaches for Business Charity Awards entries
12 February 2010
 
Save our Cheques
Save our Cheques
Plans to abolish the use of cheques by 2018 opposed
21 January 2010
 
Member Action Highlights Hazardous scheme Warning
Member Action highlights Hazardous Scheme Warning
Institute working in partnership with HMRC to raise awareness of share scheme scam
21 January 2010
 
Rob Cope becomes new Remember A Charity Director
Rob Cope becomes new Remember A Charity Director
New Director will lead an integrated campaign to make gifts in wills the social norm.
19 January 2010
 
New Campaign urges Fundraisers to become Trustees
New Campaign urges Fundraisers to become Trustees
Measure will encourage greater understanding of charity fundraising
12 January 2010
 
Learning from Others 4
Learning from Others 4
Katie Swan, Direct Marketing Manager at Greenpeace
11 January 2010
 
Ready for the Recovery?
Ready for the Recovery?
Exclusive conference tackles fundraising 'one year on'
11 January 2010
 
John Kingston OBE Congratulated
John Kingston OBE Congratulated
Former Institute Chair receives top honour
4 January 2010
 
Government rejects EU proposed Regulation on succession and wills
Government rejects EU Proposed Regulation on Succession and Wills
Institute delighted that Government has listened to its members' views
18 December 2009
 
Disappointment over lack of Gift Aid reform in Pre-Budget Report
Disappointment over lack of Gift Aid reform in Pre-Budget Report
Renewed call on Government to keep to its Gift Aid pledges
9 December 2009
 
New Campaign to Target Professional Will writers
New Campaign to Target Professional Will Providers
Advert stresses 'If you don’t mention charity, we’re almost invisible'
8 December 2009
 
Innovation Zone Assesses Impact of Latest Fundraising Products
EU Threat to Charities - Respond Now!
Respond to proposals regarding succession and wills
24 November 2009
 
Innovation Zone Assesses Impact of Latest Fundraising Products
'Innovation Zone' Assesses Latest Fundraising Products
Cleversquirrel and Dinner4Good receive high scores
24 November 2009
 
Outdoor Fundraising Code Consultation Begins
Outdoor Fundraising Code Consultation Begins
Updated draft Code to ensure outdoor events continue to be sustainable
17 November 2009
 
National Awrds Nominations open for 2010
National Awards Nominations Open for 2010
It's up to you to suggest the best
16 November 2009
 
Learning from Others Three
Learning from Others Three
Fiona Chaillier, National Sports and Challenge Events Co-ordinator, Guide Dogs
12 November 2009
 
Institute Spearheads European wide Response to EU Threat
Institute Spearheads European Wide Response to EU Threat
Proposal could mean tighter controls around fundraising
10 November 2009
 
Postal Strike
Postal Strike Update
Royal Mail and Communication Workers Union reach 'interim agreement'
6 November 2009
 
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New Route to Fundraising Qualification Launched!
Run by Sargeant Pidgeon Associates
16 October 2009
 
Payroll Giving Excellence Celebrated at Awards Ceremony
Payroll Giving Excellence Celebrated at Awards Ceremony
Beaverbrooks and The British Heart Foundation amongst the winners at sparkling awards ceremony
5 October 2009
 
New Learning Agenda for Fundraisers under Consultation
New Learning Agenda for Fundraisers under Consultation
Institute to set the agenda for fundraisers' learning and development over the next five years
27 September 2009
 
Gift Aid Reform Gains Momentum
Gift Aid Reform Gains Momentum
High profile support gained for Gift Aid change
23 September 2009
 
Members urged to support higher rate taxpayer and Gift Aid reform
Members urged to support Higher Rate Taxpayer and Gift Aid reform
Sign our online petition today
20 September 2009
 
Learning from others
Learning from others 2
Rowena Lewis MInstF, Acting Director, Fawcett Society
16 September 2009
 
Manifesto puts fundraising on the agenda
Manifesto puts Fundraising on the Agenda
Four-point statement covers Gift Aid, skills and development, legacies and Payroll Giving
16 September 2009
 
Margaret Mountford Fronts First Ever Legacy 'Forget Me Knot' Week
Margaret Mountford Fronts First Ever Legacy 'Forget Me Knot' Week
Former lawyer and adviser to Lord Sugar from The Apprentice to raise awareness of the importance of leaving a charitable legacy
13 September 2009
 
New ways of Working with Volunteers for successful Community Fundraising
New Ways of Working with Volunteers for Successful Community Fundraising
Action Medical Research's new concept in challenge events highlighted
9 September 2009
 
Gift Aid and Higher Rate Taxpayers
Gift Aid and Higher Rate Taxpayers
Use our model letter to join in the campaign
27 August 2009
 
PFRA Backed over Wandsworth Council Debate
PFRA Backed over Wandsworth Council Debate
Face-to-face fundraising remains a valuable source of income to many charities
25 August 2009
 
Face-to-face face off
Face-to-Face face off
The Observer - August 2009
24 August 2009
 
Learning from others
Learning from others
Paul Farthing MInstF, Director of High Value Relationships, Cancer Research UK
17 August 2009
 
Call to Government to Reform Gift Aid for Higher Rate Taxpayers
Call to Government to Reform Gift Aid for Higher Rate Taxpayers
Detailed proposals to reform the tax-effective giving method presented to Government
16 August 2009
 
Free podcast learning resource
Free Podcast Learning Resource
Material complementary to OU's Winning Resources and Support course available to all
30 July 2009
 
Latest SMS Success Welcomed
Latest SMS Success Welcomed
Campaign led by IoF's outgoing Chair will make SMS fundraising more effective
29 July 2009
 
What's in a name?
What's in a word?
Countdown resident word expert helps raise awareness of charitable gifts in wills
27 July 2009
 
Shining stars in Northern Ireland
Shining Stars in Northern Ireland
Proud winners of 2009 fundraising awards announced
22 July 2009
 
Ringing the changes
Ringing the changes
Telephone fundraising survey to determine trends and attitudes to TPS regulations
17 July 2009
 
Charity Expectations of Recession Worsen
Charity Expectations of Recession Worsen
Expectations 50% worse than in December 2008
13 July 2009
 
Fundraising debate reaches House of Lords
Fundraising debate reaches House of Lords
Lords recognition of IoF Direct Mail standards setting
10 July 2009
 
Guy Stringer CBE
Guy Stringer CBE
Remembering a remarkable life
9 July 2009
 
New Trustees and Fellows Announced
New Trustees and Fellows Announced
Institute benefits from fundraisers' expertise
7 July 2009
 
Best UK Fundraising Celebrated at National Awards Ceremony
Best UK Fundraising Celebrated at National Awards Ceremony
Read the full list of winners
6 July 2009
 
IoF Scotland behind new OSCR Regulations
IoF Scotland behind new OSCR Regulations
New guidance available online
2 July 2009
 
Sending out a SMS
Sending out a SMS
Pivotal report on potential of mobile phones and text messages for charities published
29 June 2009
 
Access to Edited Electoral Roll Protected
Access to Edited Electoral Roll Protected
Lobbying success ensures proposed policy amendment is opposed
24 June 2009
 
TV Advert Leaves Viewers More Likely to Leave a Legacy
TV Advert Leaves Viewers More Likely to Leave a Legacy
Positive findings show success of humourous approach
22 June 2009
 
SMS Provider Congratulated
SMS Provider Applauded
Win congratulated for waiving commission on text messages
18 June 2009
 
Congratulations to Michael Brophy
Congratulations to Michael Brophy
Founding Fellow receives prestigious sector award
17 June 2009
 
Membership hits an all time high
Membership hits an all time high
More than 5,000 individuals and 300 organisations now actively involved
1 June 2009
 
 

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