Debra Allcock Tyler, CEO, DSC It’s a struggle in our sector, but we must tread carefully to stay on the side of using our influence to effect positive change rather than, in effect, colluding with those in power who can damage the lives of the people we serve. For a significant period in my adult…
By Jay Kennedy, Director of Policy and Research, DSC Just hours after Boris Johnson bowed out of his last PMQs with a slightly ominous line from the movie Terminator – ‘Hasta la vista, baby!’ – the field of contenders to replace him was whittled down to the final two. Rishi Sunak, the former Chancellor, and…
By Gabriella Poznansky, Digital Content and Communications Officer Wow, what a month July was. Here’s a round-up of policy news from around the sector: Annual Return consultation The Charity Commission has opened a public consultation on the next version of the Annual Return. The proposed changes come with the Commission’s aim to capture more data…
Here’s author and fundraising consultant, Bernard Ross, revealing his top tips for making the ask. With my colleagues in =mc consulting, I’ve spent almost 20 years clarifying what the key skills and frameworks are that ensure success in making major donor solicitations. We’ve worked with UNHCR teams in the Gulf to help them secure $350M in…
