Giving in hard times: the latest donor insight from the Charity Awareness Monitor
The Charity Awareness Monitor (CAM) surveys the general public twelve times a year on all aspects of charitable engagement - from awareness of brands and donation habits through to views on campaigning, levels of trust and barriers to giving. Drawing on recent data, this session examines the key trends you need to know about this year.
Mercers’ response to nfpResearch perception survey
The Mercers' Company – the livery company (formerly trade guilds) focusing on being a philanthropic force for good – commissioned nfpResearch to deliver their first grantee and applicant perception survey to understand how Mercer's funding approach is experienced, how they can improve and what the sector needs at a time of extraordinary pressure.
Heading across the Atlantic: sharing and learning in Canada and the US
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This October, our two directors, Cian and Tim, will be crossing the Atlantic for an important research and learning trip. With stops in Ottawa, New York and Denver, the visit will be anchored around two major events: the Imagine Canada Leadership Roundtable (7–9 October) and ComNet25 (15–17 October). Both will provide a chance to share our work, learn from peers and strengthen international connections.
Why these events matter
Do we need to build the public profile of trusts and foundations?
When I first started working in the charity sector, I had only a vague idea of what a charitable trust or foundation was. The names were often historic – usually a person long since deceased – and they seemed to sit quietly in the background, influential but invisible. I doubt I was alone in that confusion, but I wanted to find out for certain how the average person would get on explaining what these organisations are and what they do.
What does the public know?
What do Reform voters think about charities?
Tim Harrison-Byrne
Key Takeaways from our Scotland Focus Groups
In the latest of our focus group series, last month saw us exploring the views and opinions of the Scottish public. Our regular polling and interviews with the people of Scotland provide vital insights to charities working both exclusively in the country, as well as UK-wide organisations looking to better understand this specific audience.
The Best of Christmas 2023
Ben Roberts
January is sometimes said to be the least exciting month – it’s all the grey skies of Winter without the build up to the holidays that we enjoy. So even though we’re back and hitting the ground running for 2024, for a bit of fun this week we’re going to be looking back at the small charities that made a big difference this Christmas, either through their fantastic supporters, incredible impact, or just by making fundraising a bit more fun over the holidays.
Charities have public permission to politically engage
Tim Harrison-Byrne & Ben Roberts