Less than half of public think charity CEOs should be paid
Fewer than one in two people agree with charities paying their chief executives, according to a new poll. The results also reveal that the public are still confused about who is actually paid in charities, with many thinking presidents, trustees and patrons draw a wage.
The Lobbying Act: A Waste of Time and Resources?
The Lobbying Act has been a source of controversy in the charity sector since its introduction in January 2014, but what has it actually changed? We have conducted 19 in-depth interviews on the subject with a range of sector professionals, which revealed widespread anxiety and confusion over what the new legislation means for charities and the future of the sector.
Getting the Message Across - Practical strategies to tackle public concerns about donating to charity
In 2006, we wrote a first edition of Getting the Message across, but eight years later it is clear that the gap between how 21st century charities work and how the public think they work remains substantial. In response to the resurgent public debate about charity expenditure, executive pay and a host of other broader trust issues, nfpSynergy held three focus groups earlier this year with charity donors of a range of professional backgrounds and ages.
Ad Infinitum: charity advertising and media usage
Adverts are everywhere we look these days and it's hardly surprising when the UK advertising market stands at over £14bn. But how much of that is spent by charities? And what do they actually spend it on?
This briefing will tell you the answers and give some food for thought. Are charities deliberately shunning the rising star of the advertising world?
Cash Machinations; why financial reserves are bad for beneficiaries and deceitful to donors
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The new research that we released this week shows that, on average, the public think seven or eight months is about the right amount of reserves for a charity to have in the bank. Around half of those who expressed a view thought six months of expenditure or less was the right level. Interestingly though, when the same people were asked how much a £12 million charity should keep in reserve, the average dropped to around £3 to £4 million.
The 12 Insights of Christmas
As it's the season of goodwill, we're giving away The 12 Insights of Christmas. They look at some of the key issues facing the charity sector and include research, interviews and advice from charities and from us. Unwrap our 12 free reports just in time for Christmas.
Autumn Insights 2013 Presentations
Thank you to everyone who attended our Insights event. If you couldn't make it, thank you for your interest in the event and we hope to see you next time.
Our presentations are now available for free download on this page for anyone who would like them.