Give and Take: why is it so hard to measure public giving in the UK?
This week's blog looks at the findings from our latest report on how to measure public giving and some of the pitfalls and challenges in doing so.
The 12 Reports of Christmas 2014
It's Christmas time and as per tradition we're giving away 12 more of our reports. They address key issues like lobbying, fundraising and trust, plus a couple of niche ones like Gift Aid and media spending. Enjoy!
The Six Reports of Summer
We've been sending out quite a few free reports recently, so we thought we'd put them all in one convenient place. Here's a preview of what's available:
The Politics of Charities
What do the public think about charities having the right to lobby? And what does it mean to MPs and journalists for charities to 'be political'?
Global Digital Fundraising
Global communication has opened up new opportunities to engage with communities and key audiences. So what does this mean for non-profits in different environments?
What do the public think about charity costs and CEOs salaries?
This is a presentation of our data on the public's opinion about charity spending. We also have a video of this presentation here, presented by Joe Saxton, with some great insight and explanation of what the data means for charities.
Should charities work with Reform UK?
As Reform UK gathers a head of steam, charities are asking themselves fundamental questions. Should they engage with the party on policy issues like they would with any other? Or should a party with very different values from many in the sector be beyond the pale for charity public affairs teams? We debated this topic at nfpResearch in one of our recent monthly knowledge meetings. Views were split. Some colleagues argued that charities must take the pragmatic approach and work with those in power.
What makes a charity brand more than a logo? Insights from our ‘strong charity brands’ webinar
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Charity brands don’t live in your logo, and they don’t live in your brand guidelines either. A brand exists where your charity exists in the minds of others – in what people believe you stand for, how you make them feel, and what they say about you when you’re not in the room.
Three important findings from the British Social Attitudes survey – and what they mean for charities
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Members of our team recently attended the launch of the latest British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey produced by NatCen. The BSA is widely regarded as one of the most reliable barometers of public opinion in the UK. It provides rich insight into how people across the country view politics, society and everyday life.