Would donors be alarmed if they knew how much charities spend on foreign exchange fees?

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Our guest blog this week is essential reading for charities whose fundraising activities extend into foreign markets. How do fluctuations in foreign exchange rates affect the amount of donor's money that actually reaches causes overseas? And how can you make sure you're getting the best deal for your charity on foreign exchanges?

Ethical Ravers: Where non-profits meet the electronic music community

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People most often associate raves with substance abuse, outrageous outfits and aggressively loud music. But, with more dance nights and warehouse projects raising money for charitable causes, could this stereotype be out of time? This week's blog explores how the electronic dance community is supporting charities, and could provide further opportunities for non-profits to engage young people.

Fundraising Preference Service: Opt-out numbers are down, but that is a low bar to set for the quality of communications

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Almost two years ago, the Fundraising Preference Service (FPS) was launched. This blog explores a little of what we have heard from the sector about the take-up of the service and what this tells us about communication in the sector.

Small Change: How charity lottery limits impact on small charities

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Our new report with the People's Postcode Lottery highlights how fundraising limits affect charity lotteries- and ultimately hurt smaller charities. It explores the fundraising environment for small charities, examines charity lottery regulation and its impacts, as well as analysing attitudes toward charity lottery limits among MPs and the general public.

Some key figures:

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